eRefuse Truck (Electric Garbage Handling Trucks) Market Report 2026

The erefuse truck (electric garbage handling trucks) market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $2.03 billion in 2025 to $2.54 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 25.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to urban waste generation growth, municipal fleet modernization, diesel vehicle replacement, automation in waste handling, city sanitation initiatives.

The erefuse truck (electric garbage handling trucks) market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $5.32 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to government emission mandates, smart city investments, battery cost reduction, demand for quiet urban vehicles, charging infrastructure expansion. Major trends in the forecast period include adoption of zero-emission waste collection vehicles, integration of automated waste handling systems, growth of smart municipal fleets, expansion of urban electrification projects, focus on noise reduction.

The growing awareness of waste management is expected to drive the growth of the eRefuse truck (electric garbage handling trucks) market in the coming years. Waste management involves the systematic collection, transportation, disposal, and recycling of waste materials to reduce their impact on the environment and human health. This increasing awareness is driven by initiatives promoting proper waste disposal habits, sustainable practices, economic improvements, and the reduction of environmental and health risks. eRefuse trucks provide an eco-friendly solution for waste collection and transport, lowering carbon emissions and operational costs. For example, in February 2024, according to a report by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), municipal solid waste generation reached 2.1 billion metric tons in 2023 and is projected to rise to 3.8 billion metric tons by 2050. Consequently, the rising focus on waste management is fueling the growth of the eRefuse truck market.

Leading companies in the eRefuse truck market are developing fully electric e-tech refuse trucks to offer sustainable waste management solutions, reduce carbon emissions, and meet the growing demand for environmentally friendly urban transportation. Fully electric e-tech refuse trucks are garbage collection vehicles powered entirely by electricity, eliminating traditional fuel use and lowering environmental impact. For instance, in March 2023, Enfield London Borough Council, a UK-based government authority, launched the first fully electric refuse truck, the Renault E-Tech D Wide, marking a notable step toward sustainability. This 26-ton vehicle features a low-entry cab and rear-steer axle for improved maneuverability in urban areas. It is powered by four lithium-ion batteries and two AC synchronous electric motors, delivering up to 370 kW of peak power, 260 kW of continuous power, and a maximum torque of 850 Nm. The truck can travel 50 to 100 miles daily depending on operational needs and will primarily serve for waste collection and street cleaning in London’s Borough of Enfield.

In November 2025, Federal Signal Corporation, a US-based environmental and safety solutions company, acquired Scranton Manufacturing Company LLC for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Federal Signal aims to enhance its refuse collection vehicle capabilities by leveraging New Way’s expertise in automated side loaders and expanding its portfolio of specialty waste-management vehicles. New Way Trucks, a US-based company, designs and manufactures refuse collection vehicles, including automated side loaders and rear loaders, serving both municipal and private waste-management clients.

Major companies operating in the erefuse truck (electric garbage handling trucks) market report include BYD Company Limited, Volvo Group, Daimler Truck Holding AG, Isuzu Motors Limited, Dongfeng Motor Corporation, Sinotruk, FAW Group, Foton Motor, VDL Groep, Oshkosh Corporation, Nikola Corporation, Battle Motors Inc., New Way Trucks, McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing, E-Z Pack Manufacturing LLC, Labrie Enviroquip Group, FAUN Zoeller Group, Heil, Bucher Municipal, Amrep, Alke' Srl, Capacity Trucks Inc.

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

The eRefuse truck (electric garbage handling trucks) market consists of sales of electric roll-off trucks, electric grapple trucks, electric compact garbage trucks, electric three-wheeler loaders, and electric split body 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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