The healthcare waste treatment market was valued at $16.5 billion in 2023 and is estimated to reach $31.4 billion by 2035, exhibiting a CAGR of 5.49% from 2024 to 2035.. Healthcare waste treatment involves the processes and techniques used to manage and dispose of medical waste safely and sustainably. This waste, generated by healthcare facilities such as hospitals, clinics, laboratories, and research center, includes infectious, hazardous, pharmaceutical, radioactive, and general non-hazardous waste. Treatment aims to minimize risks to human health and the environment by reducing the waste's infectious or hazardous properties. The growth of the healthcare waste treatment market is driven by increasing volume of medical waste due to the expansion of healthcare facilities, rise in patient numbers, and strict government regulations and guidelines mandating the safe disposal of medical waste. As healthcare infrastructure continues to expand globally, fueled by rising investments and an increasing number of hospitals, clinics, and diagnostic centers, the quantity of medical waste produced has surged. This waste includes hazardous materials such as infectious waste, pathological waste, sharps, and chemical waste, all of which require specialized handling and treatment to ensure public and environmental safety. According to a 2024 article by the World Health Organization, around 16 billion injections are administered worldwide. The growing adoption of advanced medical procedures and the rising use of disposable medical products have further amplified the generation of waste. This trend highlights the critical role of healthcare waste treatment systems in maintaining safety standards and supporting sustainable healthcare practices.
Furthermore, strict government regulations and guidelines mandating the safe disposal of medical waste are a key driver of the growth in the healthcare waste treatment market. These regulations are designed to minimize the risks associated with improper disposal, including the spread of infections, environmental contamination, and harm to human health. Regulatory authorities across the globe, such as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in the U.S., the European Environment Agency (EEA), and other national bodies, enforce stringent rules for the segregation, collection, transportation, treatment, and disposal of medical waste. In 2016, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, India, announced Biomedical Waste Management Rules, to govern the management and handling of biomedical waste in India.
In addition, the growing awareness about infection control through proper disposal of medical waste is expected to drive the growth of the market. Healthcare facilities, including hospitals, clinics, and diagnostic centers, generate various types of waste, such as infectious, hazardous, and non-hazardous materials. Improper handling and disposal of these wastes can lead to the spread of infections, environmental contamination, and serious health risks for both healthcare workers and the general public. As a result, there is an increasing emphasis on the safe and proper management of medical waste to minimize these risks. Governments, regulatory bodies, and healthcare organizations are investing in awareness campaigns, training programs, and infrastructure improvements to ensure that medical waste is properly segregated, treated, and disposed of in compliance with stringent health and safety standards. This heightened awareness is prompting healthcare providers to adopt advanced waste treatment technologies, such as autoclaving, incineration, and microwave treatment, thus boosting the demand for Healthcare Waste treatment services and solutions.
The Healthcare Waste treatment market is segmented on the basis of treatment, type of waste, treatment site, end user, and region. On the basis of treatment, the market is divided into incineration, autoclaving, chemical treatment, and others. On the basis of type of waste, the market is divided into hazardous waste and non-hazardous waste. On the basis of treatment site, the market is segmented into onsite, and offsite. On the basis of end user, the market is segmented into hospitals and clinics, pharmaceutical companies, and other. On the basis of region, the market is analyzed across North America (U.S., Canada, and Mexico), Europe (Germany, France, UK, Italy, Spain, and Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (Japan, China, Australia, India, South Korea, and Rest of Asia-Pacific), and LAMEA (Brazil, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and Rest of LAMEA). Major key players that operate in the global healthcare waste treatment market are EcoMed Services, Biosan Disposal, Biomedical Waste Solutions, LLC, Clean Harbors, Inc., Biotic Waste Limited, Stericycle, Inc., Remondis Medison, Veolia Environmental services, Cleanaway, and Daniels Health Inc
Furthermore, strict government regulations and guidelines mandating the safe disposal of medical waste are a key driver of the growth in the healthcare waste treatment market. These regulations are designed to minimize the risks associated with improper disposal, including the spread of infections, environmental contamination, and harm to human health. Regulatory authorities across the globe, such as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in the U.S., the European Environment Agency (EEA), and other national bodies, enforce stringent rules for the segregation, collection, transportation, treatment, and disposal of medical waste. In 2016, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, India, announced Biomedical Waste Management Rules, to govern the management and handling of biomedical waste in India.
In addition, the growing awareness about infection control through proper disposal of medical waste is expected to drive the growth of the market. Healthcare facilities, including hospitals, clinics, and diagnostic centers, generate various types of waste, such as infectious, hazardous, and non-hazardous materials. Improper handling and disposal of these wastes can lead to the spread of infections, environmental contamination, and serious health risks for both healthcare workers and the general public. As a result, there is an increasing emphasis on the safe and proper management of medical waste to minimize these risks. Governments, regulatory bodies, and healthcare organizations are investing in awareness campaigns, training programs, and infrastructure improvements to ensure that medical waste is properly segregated, treated, and disposed of in compliance with stringent health and safety standards. This heightened awareness is prompting healthcare providers to adopt advanced waste treatment technologies, such as autoclaving, incineration, and microwave treatment, thus boosting the demand for Healthcare Waste treatment services and solutions.
The Healthcare Waste treatment market is segmented on the basis of treatment, type of waste, treatment site, end user, and region. On the basis of treatment, the market is divided into incineration, autoclaving, chemical treatment, and others. On the basis of type of waste, the market is divided into hazardous waste and non-hazardous waste. On the basis of treatment site, the market is segmented into onsite, and offsite. On the basis of end user, the market is segmented into hospitals and clinics, pharmaceutical companies, and other. On the basis of region, the market is analyzed across North America (U.S., Canada, and Mexico), Europe (Germany, France, UK, Italy, Spain, and Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (Japan, China, Australia, India, South Korea, and Rest of Asia-Pacific), and LAMEA (Brazil, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and Rest of LAMEA). Major key players that operate in the global healthcare waste treatment market are EcoMed Services, Biosan Disposal, Biomedical Waste Solutions, LLC, Clean Harbors, Inc., Biotic Waste Limited, Stericycle, Inc., Remondis Medison, Veolia Environmental services, Cleanaway, and Daniels Health Inc
Key Benefits for Stakeholders
- This report provides a quantitative analysis of the market segments, current trends, estimations, and dynamics of the healthcare waste treatment market analysis from 2023 to 2035 to identify the prevailing healthcare waste treatment market opportunities.
- The market research is offered along with information related to key drivers, restraints, and opportunities.
- Porter's five forces analysis highlights the potency of buyers and suppliers to enable stakeholders make profit-oriented business decisions and strengthen their supplier-buyer network.
- In-depth analysis of the healthcare waste treatment market segmentation assists to determine the prevailing market opportunities.
- Major countries in each region are mapped according to their revenue contribution to the global market.
- Market player positioning facilitates benchmarking and provides a clear understanding of the present position of the market players.
- The report includes the analysis of the regional as well as global healthcare waste treatment market trends, key players, market segments, application areas, and market growth strategies.
Additional benefits you will get with this purchase are:
- Quarterly Update and* (only available with a corporate license, on listed price)
- 5 additional Company Profile of client Choice pre- or Post-purchase, as a free update.
- Free Upcoming Version on the Purchase of Five and Enterprise User License.
- 16 analyst hours of support* (post-purchase, if you find additional data requirements upon review of the report, you may receive support amounting to 16 analyst hours to solve questions, and post-sale queries)
- 15% Free Customization* (in case the scope or segment of the report does not match your requirements, 15% is equivalent to 3 working days of free work, applicable once)
- Free data Pack on the Five and Enterprise User License. (Excel version of the report)
- Free Updated report if the report is 6-12 months old or older.
- 24-hour priority response*
- Free Industry updates and white papers.
Possible Customization with this report (with additional cost and timeline, please talk to the sales executive to know more)
- New Product Development/ Product Matrix of Key Players
- Additional company profiles with specific to client's interest
- Expanded list for Company Profiles
- Historic market data
Key Market Segments
By Treatment
- Incineration
- Autoclaving
- Chemical treatment
- Others
By Type of Waste
- Hazardous waste
- Non-Hazardous Waste
By Treatment Site
- Onsite
- Offsite
By End Users
- Hospitals and Clinics
- Pharmaceutical companies
- Other
By Region
- North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Mexico
- Europe
- Germany
- France
- UK
- Italy
- Spain
- Rest of Europe
- Asia-Pacific
- Japan
- China
- Australia
- India
- South Korea
- Rest of Asia-Pacific
- LAMEA
- Brazil
- Saudi Arabia
- South Africa
- Rest of LAMEA
Key Market Players
- EcoMed Services
- BioMedical Waste Solutions, LLC
- Biosan Disposal
- Veolia Environmental Services
- Remondis Medison GmbH
- Daniels Health Inc.
- Stericycle, Inc.
- Biotic Waste Limited
- Cleanaway Waste Management Limited
- Clean Harbors, Inc.
Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER 2: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
CHAPTER 3: MARKET OVERVIEW
CHAPTER 4: HEALTHCARE WASTE TREATMENT MARKET, BY TREATMENT
CHAPTER 5: HEALTHCARE WASTE TREATMENT MARKET, BY TYPE OF WASTE
CHAPTER 6: HEALTHCARE WASTE TREATMENT MARKET, BY TREATMENT SITE
CHAPTER 7: HEALTHCARE WASTE TREATMENT MARKET, BY END USERS
CHAPTER 8: HEALTHCARE WASTE TREATMENT MARKET, BY REGION
CHAPTER 9: COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
CHAPTER 10: COMPANY PROFILES
LIST OF TABLES
LIST OF FIGURES
Companies Mentioned
- EcoMed Services
- BioMedical Waste Solutions, LLC
- Biosan Disposal
- Veolia Environmental Services
- Remondis Medison GmbH
- Daniels Health Inc.
- Stericycle, Inc.
- Biotic Waste Limited
- Cleanaway Waste Management Limited
- Clean Harbors, Inc.
Methodology
The analyst offers exhaustive research and analysis based on a wide variety of factual inputs, which largely include interviews with industry participants, reliable statistics, and regional intelligence. The in-house industry experts play an instrumental role in designing analytic tools and models, tailored to the requirements of a particular industry segment. The primary research efforts include reaching out participants through mail, tele-conversations, referrals, professional networks, and face-to-face interactions.
They are also in professional corporate relations with various companies that allow them greater flexibility for reaching out to industry participants and commentators for interviews and discussions.
They also refer to a broad array of industry sources for their secondary research, which typically include; however, not limited to:
- Company SEC filings, annual reports, company websites, broker & financial reports, and investor presentations for competitive scenario and shape of the industry
- Scientific and technical writings for product information and related preemptions
- Regional government and statistical databases for macro analysis
- Authentic news articles and other related releases for market evaluation
- Internal and external proprietary databases, key market indicators, and relevant press releases for market estimates and forecast
Furthermore, the accuracy of the data will be analyzed and validated by conducting additional primaries with various industry experts and KOLs. They also provide robust post-sales support to clients.
LOADING...
