Medical Waste Management Market By Services, By Treatment, By Type of waste and Geography  

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Medical Waste Management Market Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Global Industry Analysis: By Services (Disposal, Collection, Transpiration & Storage, Recycling and Others), By Treatment (Incineration, Autoclaving, Chemical Treatment, Others), By Type of waste (Hazardous Waste, Non-Hazardous or General Waste) and Region  

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Medical Waste Management Market size was estimated at US$ 11.9 billion in 2023, growing at a CAGR of 6.6% during the forecast period 2024-2030. Medical waste, which includes potentially infectious materials generated in healthcare facilities like clinics, hospitals, veterinary hospitals, and research labs, poses significant health risks if improperly managed and can be categorized into infectious waste, pathological waste, sharps, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, genotoxic waste, radioactive waste, and non-hazardous waste.

The market is expected to grow substantially due to efforts by government and non-government agencies to raise awareness and promote effective medical waste management, with countries like the U.S., UK, and India implementing regulations. Companies are adopting various strategies, including innovative management techniques and collaborations, to expand their market share, although the COVID-19 pandemic is expected to have a temporary impact on the market, and the report monitors recent innovations, key developments, and startup activities in the field.

The Medical Waste Management Market Key Developments

  • In August 2011, WM Healthcare Solutions, Inc. (Waste Management, Inc.) collaborated with DaVita Inc. and BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) to launch dialyzer recycling pilot in 106 DaVita dialysis in Southern California.
  • In October 2016, Tox Free Solutions Ltd. Acquired Daniels Health Pty Ltd and Daniels Manufacturing Australia Pty Ltd. A leading provider of medical waste management solutions to strengthen its market share.
  • In January 2014, Curtis Bay Medical Waste Services, acquired assets of Culver Enterprises Inc., a medical waste management firm. This acquisition will expand the geographical footprint of Curtis Bay.

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Medical Waste Management Market Summary

Study Period

2024-2030

Base Year

2023

CAGR

6.6%

Largest Market

North America

Fastest Growing Market

North America

Medical Waste Management Market Dynamics

Global medical waste management market is driven by awareness about complications related to inappropriate medical waste management and growth in healthcare industry. Furthermore, government regulations such as Medical Waste Tracking Act 1988, emergence of advanced waste disposal techniques and rising number of R&D activities and healthcare activities which produce more waste are expected to boost the market. However, lack of awareness and training in the proper medical waste management is expected hamper the market growth during the forecast period.

Medical Waste Management Market Segmentation Analysis

Report Benchmarks

Details

Report Study Period

2024-2030

Market Size in 2023

US$ 11.9 billion

Market CAGR

6.6%

By Services

  • Disposal
  • Collection, Transpiration & Storage
  • Recycling
  • Others

By Treatment

  • Incineration
  • Autoclaving
  • Chemical Treatment
  • Others

By Region

  • North America
  • Europe
  • The Asia Pacific
  • Latin America
  • MEA

By Type of Waste

  • Hazardous Waste
  • Non-Hazardous or General Waste

Key Features of the Report

  • The  medical waste management market report provides granular level information about the market size, regional market share, historic market (2019-2023), and forecast (2024-2030)
  • The report covers in-detail insights about the competitors overview, company share analysis, key market developments, and their key strategies
  • The report outlines drivers, restraints, unmet needs, and trends that are currently affecting the market
  • The report tracks recent innovations, key developments, and startup details that are actively working in the market
  • The report provides a plethora of information about market entry strategies, regulatory framework, and reimbursement scenario
  • The report analyses the impact of the socio-political environment through PESTLE Analysis and competition through Porters Five Force Analysis in addition to recent technology advancements and innovations in the market

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Frequently Asked Questions

Medical waste management market size was valued at US$ 11.9 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.6% from 2024-2030

Waste Management, Inc. (U.S.), Stericycle, Inc. (U.S.), BioMedical Waste Solutions, LLC (U.S.), Republic Services, Inc. (U.S.), Remondis Medison GmbH (Germany), Suez Environnement S.A. (France), Clean Harbors, Inc. (U.S.), Veolia Environnement S.A. (France), Curtis Bay Medical Waste Services (U.S.), Tox Free Solutions Ltd. (Australia)

North America is the fastest-growing region for medical waste management market

One of the threats to the medical waste management market is the potential for regulatory changes and stricter environmental regulations impacting disposal practices and costs.

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Muni Kumar Meravath

Muni Kumar Meravath is a seasoned Healthcare Market Research Analyst with over 6 years of experience in the healthc.....

1.Executive Summary
2.Global Medical Waste Management Market Introduction 
2.1.Global Medical Waste Management Market  - Taxonomy
2.2.Global Medical Waste Management Market  - Definitions
2.2.1.Services
2.2.2.Treatment
2.2.3.Type of Waste
2.2.4.Region
3.Global Medical Waste Management Market Dynamics
3.1. Drivers
3.2. Restraints
3.3. Opportunities/Unmet Needs of the Market
3.4. Trends
3.5. Product Landscape
3.6. New Product Launches
3.7. Impact of COVID 19 on Market
4.Global Medical Waste Management Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030
4.1.  Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
4.2.  Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) 
4.3.  Market Opportunity Analysis 
5.Global Medical Waste Management Market  By Services, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
5.1. Disposal
5.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
5.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
5.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
5.2. Collection, Transpiration & Storage
5.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
5.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
5.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
5.3. Recycling
5.3.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
5.3.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
5.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
5.4. Others
5.4.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
5.4.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
5.4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
6.Global Medical Waste Management Market  By Treatment, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
6.1. Incineration
6.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
6.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
6.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
6.2. Autoclaving
6.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
6.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
6.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
6.3. Chemical Treatment
6.3.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
6.3.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
6.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
6.4. Others
6.4.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
6.4.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
6.4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
7.Global Medical Waste Management Market  By Type of Waste, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
7.1. Hazardous Waste
7.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
7.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
7.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
7.2. Non-Hazardous or General Waste
7.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
7.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
7.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
8.Global Medical Waste Management Market  By Region, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
8.1. North America
8.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
8.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
8.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
8.2. Europe
8.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
8.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
8.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
8.3. Asia Pacific (APAC)
8.3.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
8.3.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
8.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
8.4. Middle East and Africa (MEA)
8.4.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
8.4.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
8.4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
8.5. Latin America
8.5.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
8.5.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
8.5.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
9.North America Medical Waste Management Market ,2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
9.1. Services Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
9.1.1.Disposal
9.1.2.Collection, Transpiration & Storage
9.1.3.Recycling
9.1.4.Others
9.2.  Treatment Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
9.2.1.Incineration
9.2.2.Autoclaving
9.2.3.Chemical Treatment
9.2.4.Others
9.3.  Type of Waste Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
9.3.1.Hazardous Waste
9.3.2.Non-Hazardous or General Waste
9.4.  Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
9.4.1.United States of America (USA)
9.4.2.Canada
10.Europe Medical Waste Management Market ,2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
10.1. Services Analysis  and Forecast  by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
10.1.1.Disposal
10.1.2.Collection, Transpiration & Storage
10.1.3.Recycling
10.1.4.Others
10.2.  Treatment Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
10.2.1.Incineration
10.2.2.Autoclaving
10.2.3.Chemical Treatment
10.2.4.Others
10.3.  Type of Waste Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
10.3.1.Hazardous Waste
10.3.2.Non-Hazardous or General Waste
10.4.  Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
10.4.1.Germany
10.4.2.France
10.4.3.Italy
10.4.4.United Kingdom (UK)
10.4.5.Spain
11.Asia Pacific (APAC) Medical Waste Management Market ,2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
11.1. Services Analysis  and Forecast  by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
11.1.1.Disposal
11.1.2.Collection, Transpiration & Storage
11.1.3.Recycling
11.1.4.Others
11.2.  Treatment Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
11.2.1.Incineration
11.2.2.Autoclaving
11.2.3.Chemical Treatment
11.2.4.Others
11.3.  Type of Waste Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
11.3.1.Hazardous Waste
11.3.2.Non-Hazardous or General Waste
11.4.  Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
11.4.1.China
11.4.2.India
11.4.3.Australia and New Zealand (ANZ)
11.4.4.Japan
11.4.5.Rest of APAC
12.Middle East and Africa (MEA) Medical Waste Management Market ,2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
12.1. Services Analysis  and Forecast  by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
12.1.1.Disposal
12.1.2.Collection, Transpiration & Storage
12.1.3.Recycling
12.1.4.Others
12.2.  Treatment Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
12.2.1.Incineration
12.2.2.Autoclaving
12.2.3.Chemical Treatment
12.2.4.Others
12.3.  Type of Waste Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
12.3.1.Hazardous Waste
12.3.2.Non-Hazardous or General Waste
12.4.  Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
12.4.1.GCC Countries
12.4.2.South Africa
12.4.3.Rest of MEA
13.Latin America Medical Waste Management Market ,2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
13.1. Services Analysis  and Forecast  by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
13.1.1.Disposal
13.1.2.Collection, Transpiration & Storage
13.1.3.Recycling
13.1.4.Others
13.2.  Treatment Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
13.2.1.Incineration
13.2.2.Autoclaving
13.2.3.Chemical Treatment
13.2.4.Others
13.3.  Type of Waste Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
13.3.1.Hazardous Waste
13.3.2.Non-Hazardous or General Waste
13.4.  Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
13.4.1.Brazil
13.4.2.Mexico
13.4.3.Rest of LA
14. Competition Landscape
14.1.  Market Player Profiles (Introduction, Brand/Product Sales, Financial Analysis, Product Offerings, Key Developments, Collaborations, M & A, Strategies, and SWOT Analysis) 
14.2.1.Waste Management, Inc.
14.2.2.Stericycle, Inc.
14.2.3.BioMedical Waste Solutions, LLC
14.2.4.Republic Services, Inc.
14.2.5.Remondis Medison GmbH
14.2.6.Suez Environnement S.A.
14.2.7.Clean Harbors, Inc.
14.2.8.Veolia Environnement S.A.
14.2.9.Curtis Bay Medical Waste Services
14.2.10.Tox Free Solutions Ltd.
15. Research Methodology 
16. Appendix and Abbreviations 

Key Market Players

  • Waste Management, Inc.
  • Stericycle, Inc.
  • BioMedical Waste Solutions, LLC
  • Republic Services, Inc.
  • Remondis Medison GmbH
  • Suez Environnement S.A.
  • Clean Harbors, Inc.
  • Veolia Environnement S.A.
  • Curtis Bay Medical Waste Services
  • Tox Free Solutions Ltd.

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