Garbage Collection Truck Market Report 2026

The garbage collection truck market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $15.26 billion in 2025 to $16.4 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to urban population growth, municipal waste generation increase, adoption of mechanized collection, public sanitation investments, availability of diesel trucks.

The garbage collection truck market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $21.68 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to smart city programs, demand for operational efficiency, transition to electric and hybrid trucks, automation adoption, regulatory focus on waste handling. Major trends in the forecast period include automation of waste collection vehicles, growth of smart waste management systems, demand for high-capacity trucks, expansion of urban sanitation infrastructure, integration of telematics.

The increasing generation of municipal solid waste is anticipated to drive growth in the garbage collection truck market. Municipal solid waste encompasses the daily waste produced by households, businesses, and institutions within municipalities, including food waste, paper, plastics, and yard trimmings. This rise in waste generation is attributed to population growth and urbanization, which are leading to higher waste concentrations in cities and increased overall waste production. Garbage collection trucks play a vital role in managing this waste by efficiently collecting, transporting, and disposing of it, thereby ensuring cleanliness and supporting effective waste management. For example, in February 2024, the United Nations Environment Programme reported a sharp increase in global municipal solid waste generation, with estimates showing a rise from 2.1 billion metric tons in 2023 to 3.8 billion metric tons by 2050. This growing waste production is expected to further drive the demand for garbage collection trucks.

Major companies operating in the garbage collection truck market are concentrating on the development of innovative solutions, such as fully electric refuse trucks, to offer sustainable and low-emission alternatives for urban waste management compared with conventional diesel-powered trucks. Electric refuse trucks are waste collection vehicles powered by electricity rather than diesel, helping to reduce emissions and noise while supporting environmentally sustainable urban waste management. For instance, in July 2025, Mack Trucks Inc., a U.S.-based commercial vehicle manufacturer, deployed its new electric refuse truck in the Bronx. The truck features a robust lithium-ion battery system, electric motors that deliver high torque for stop-and-go collection routes, fast-charging capability, and an ergonomic cab designed for driver comfort. It is used for municipal waste collection and offers benefits such as zero tailpipe emissions, lower noise levels, reduced maintenance costs, and improved sustainability in urban settings.

In October 2024, Terex Corporation, a U.S.-based industrial equipment manufacturing company, acquired Environmental Solutions Group from Dover Corporation for $2 billion. Through this acquisition, Terex aims to strengthen its position in the waste and recycling sector, expand its footprint in the North American market, and achieve financial accretion through operational synergies. Environmental Solutions Group is a U.S.-based manufacturer that provides refuse collection vehicles, waste compaction equipment, digital solutions, and related aftermarket services through well-known brands including Heil, Marathon, Curotto-Can, Bayne Thinline, 3rd Eye, and Soft-Pak.

Major companies operating in the garbage collection truck market report include Volvo Truck Corporation, Isuzu Motors Limited, Hino Motors Ltd., Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation, Terex Corporation, Heil Environmental Industries Ltd., Mack Trucks Inc., Peterbilt Motors Company, Wastequip LLC, Bucher Municipal AG, International Truck and Engine Corporation, Freightliner Trucks, Autocar LLC, McNeilus Companies Inc., New Way Trucks Inc., Avery Weigh-Tronix LLC, TerraCycle Inc., AMREP Inc., Sullivan-Palatek Inc., Curbtender Inc., RDK Truck Sales Inc.

North America was the largest region in the garbage collection truck market in 2025. The regions covered in the garbage collection truck market report include Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the garbage collection truck market report include Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The garbage collection truck market consists of sales of roll-off trucks, grapple garbage trucks, split-body trucks, and automated side loader (ASL) garbage trucks. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

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