Hazardous Waste Collection & Treatment in the UK - Industry Research Report

Treating revenue: Industry revenue is forecast to rise in the current year as demand from construction increases

The Hazardous Waste Collection and Treatment industry is growing. Large waste companies like Veolia and Biffa are prominent in the industry and collect the highest volume of hazardous waste, like asbestos, chemicals, solvents, oils and electrical equipment - which must be disposed of by trained professionals. Revenue is expected to expand at a compound annual rate of 0.4% to £1.2 billion over the five years through 2022-23, including forecast revenue growth of 0.7% in 2022-23.

Companies in this industry collect solid and non-solid hazardous waste. Hazardous waste includes substances that are explosive, oxidising, flammable, toxic, irritant, carcinogenic, corrosive, infectious or harmful to human health and the environment. The identification, treatment, packaging and labelling of waste for transfer is also included in the industry.

This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.