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Waste management in the U.S.

Statistics report on waste management in the United States

The U.S. is one of the largest waste producers in the world, and also home to some of the largest waste management companies. Despite some growth in recycling rates since the beginning of the century, progress has stalled in recent years, and landfilling remains the main destination for waste generated in the North American country.

This report presents statistics about waste management in the United States. It provides information on the generation, treatment, and disposal of different waste streams, with a focus on municipal, food, and hazardous waste. It also provides data on the sector's financials and its largest companies.

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Overview

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  • Basic Statistic Global municipal solid waste generation 2020-2050
  • Premium Statistic Global municipal solid waste collection rate 2020, by region
  • Premium Statistic Global landfill waste generated per capita 2025, by select country
  • Premium Statistic Leading waste service companies worldwide 2023, by revenue

Trade

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  • Premium Statistic Scrap plastic exports from the U.S. 2015-2023
  • Premium Statistic Plastic waste exports from the U.S. 2024, by destination
  • Premium Statistic Exports of recovered scrap paper from the U.S. 2015-2023
  • Premium Statistic Exports of recovered scrap paper from the U.S. 2023, by main destination
  • Premium Statistic Hazardous waste shipments in the United States 2021, by state

Generation

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  • Basic Statistic Municipal solid waste generation in the U.S. 1960-2018
  • Basic Statistic Share of municipal waste generation in the U.S. 2018, by material
  • Premium Statistic Food waste generated in the United States 2016-2019
  • Premium Statistic Food waste generated in the United States 2019, by sector
  • Premium Statistic Hazardous waste generated in the United States 2023, by state

Management

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  • Premium Statistic Biggest municipal solid waste landfills in the U.S. 2024, by design capacity
  • Premium Statistic Municipal solid waste disposal in the U.S. 1960-2018, by method
  • Basic Statistic Municipal solid waste recycling rate in the United States 1980-2018
  • Premium Statistic Distribution of wasted food management in the U.S. 2019, by type & waste origin
  • Premium Statistic Number of hazardous waste sites in the U.S. 2025, by state
  • Premium Statistic Hazardous waste managed in the U.S. 2001-2023, by type
  • Premium Statistic Share of industrial chemical waste managed in the U.S. 2023, by method

Companies

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  • Premium Statistic Leading waste management companies in the U.S. 2025, by revenue
  • Premium Statistic Market share of landfill waste volume managed in the U.S. 2024, by company
  • Premium Statistic Waste Management, Inc. revenue 2010-2024
  • Premium Statistic Republic Services revenue 2010-2024
  • Premium Statistic Waste Connections revenue 2013-2024
  • Premium Statistic Clean Harbors operating revenue 2005-2024

Financials

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  • Basic Statistic Quarterly waste management revenue in the U.S. 2010-2024
  • Basic Statistic Revenue of hazardous waste treatment in the U.S. 2000-2022
  • Premium Statistic Waste collection producer price index in the U.S. 2010-2023
  • Premium Statistic Price of landfilling municipal waste in the U.S. 2022-2023, by region
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