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    Global Plastic Waste Management Market to be Driven by Rapid Industrialization, Expanding Urbanisation, and Growing Concern About the Environmental Impact of Incorrect Plastic Waste Management in the Forecast Period of 2021-2026

    Published by Uma Rajagopal

    Posted on November 17, 2021

    6 min read

    Last updated: January 28, 2026

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    Quick Summary

    The plastic waste management market is set to grow due to urbanisation and industrialization, with a forecasted size of USD 39.4 billion by 2026.

    Plastic Waste Management Market Growth Driven by Urbanisation

     

     

    The new report by Expert Market Research titled, ‘Global Plastic Waste Management Size, Share, Price, Trends, Growth, Market Report and Forecast 2021-2026’, gives an in-depth analysis of the global plastic waste management market, assessing the market based on its polymer type, service and equipment, source, end-use and major regions. The report tracks the latest trends in the industry and studies their impact on the overall market. It also assesses the market dynamics, covering the key demand and price indicators, along with analysing the market based on the SWOT and Porter’s Five Forces models.

    Note 1: For a snapshot of the primary and secondary data of the market (2016-2026), along with business strategies and detailed market segmentation, please click on request sample report. The sample report shall be delivered to you within 24 hours.

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    The key highlights of the report include:

    Market Overview (2016-2026)

    •    Historical Market Size (2020): USD 32.9 Billion
      •    Forecast CAGR (2021-2026): 3.04%
      •    Forecast Market Size (2026): USD 39.4 Billion

    Plastic garbage output has increased as a result of factors such as expanding urbanisation, industrialisation, economic expansion, and people’s changing lifestyles, posing an increasing environmental concern. As a result of the increasing requirement for plastic waste management as a result of increased plastic waste output, the sector is predicted to rise.

    Industry Definition and Major Segments

    The increased use of plastic is generating plastic garbage, which is non-biodegradable and is responsible for considerable greenhouse gas emissions, which can lead to massive ecological problems. As a result, the growing requirement for appropriate plastic waste disposal management is expected to drive the market throughout the forecast period.

    Read Full Report with Table of Contents – https://www.expertmarketresearch.com/reports/plastic-waste-management-market-report

    The industry can be broadly categorised based on its polymer type into:

    •    Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE) 
      •    Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) 
      •    Polystyrene (PS) 
      •    Polypropylene (PP) 
      •    High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
      •    Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
      •    Others

    The industry can be segmented on the basis of its service and equipment as:

    •    Collection        
      •    Recycling
      •    Incineration
      •    Disposal
      •    Others

    The industry can be divided based on its source as:

    •    Residential
      •    Industrial
      •    Commercial and Institutional
      •    Others

    The industry can be categorised on the basis of its end-use as:

    •    Building and Construction
      •    Automobile
      •    Packaging
      •    Textile and Clothing
      •    Wood and Furniture
      •    Others

    The regional markets for the product include North America, Europe, the Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa.

    Market Trends

    The packaging segment of the recycled plastic trash market is expected to develop at the greatest CAGR in terms of value during the forecast period, based on end-use application. The demand for recycled plastics is fueled by a variety of benefits (such as reduced pollution and reduced reliance on fossil fuels) and its widespread use in sustainable packaging solutions.

    Growing population, expanding GDP, and rising disposable income in Asia Pacific are causing more solid waste (including plastic garbage) to be generated, which is presenting prospects for the region’s market. The growth of various ways of plastic waste management is being fueled by infrastructure development in Asia Pacific’s underdeveloped and developing countries.

    Key Market Players

    The major players in the market are Waste Management, Inc. (NYSE: WM), Republic Services, Inc., Clean Harbors, Inc., Advanced Disposal Services, Inc., Remondis SE & Co. KG, Suez S.A., Clear Path Recycling, LLC, Carbon LITE Industries, Veolia Environnement S.A. and among others. The report covers the market shares, capacities, expansions, investments and mergers and acquisitions, among other latest developments of these market players.

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    Key Takeaways

    • •Plastic waste management market driven by urbanisation and industrialization.
    • •Forecasted market growth from USD 32.9 billion in 2020 to USD 39.4 billion by 2026.
    • •Recycling and sustainable packaging are key market trends.
    • •Asia Pacific region shows significant market potential.
    • •Major players include Waste Management, Inc. and Veolia Environnement S.A.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Global Plastic Waste Management Market to be Driven by Rapid Industrialization, Expanding Urbanisation, and Growing Concern About the Environmental Impact of Incorrect Plastic Waste Management in the Forecast Period of 2021-2026

    1What is the main topic?

    The article discusses the growth and trends in the global plastic waste management market from 2021 to 2026.

    2What drives the market growth?

    Market growth is driven by rapid industrialization, expanding urbanisation, and environmental concerns.

    3Who are the major market players?

    Key players include Waste Management, Inc., Veolia Environnement S.A., and others.

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