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Landfill Mining Market Forecast to 2033

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  • 110 Pages
  • October 2025
  • Region: Global
  • Grand View Research
  • ID: 6189377
The global landfill mining market size was estimated at USD 175.1 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 250.1 million by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 4.1% from 2025 to 2033. Market growth is primarily driven by rising urbanization, rapid industrialization, and increasing emphasis on sustainable waste management practices.

The growing need to recover valuable materials such as metals, plastics, and aggregates from legacy landfills further supports industry expansion. In addition, landfill mining is crucial in mitigating environmental pollution, reclaiming land for redevelopment, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Its applications are expanding across the Hazardous Waste and recycling sectors, as recovered resources are increasingly used as raw materials in industrial processes, contributing to circular economic initiatives and resource efficiency goals.

Sustainability is a key priority in the global landfill mining industry, reshaping approaches to excavation, material recovery, and post-remediation land use. Companies involved in landfill reclamation are increasingly adopting advanced sorting technologies, eco-friendly excavation equipment, and Hazardous Waste-efficient processing methods to minimize environmental impact. There is also a growing emphasis on responsible waste handling and traceability, with stakeholders prioritizing projects that align with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards.

Furthermore, the transition toward a circular economy drives efforts to recover and repurpose materials such as metals, plastics, and Construction Waste aggregates from legacy landfills, reducing reliance on virgin raw materials and lowering carbon footprints. As industries and municipalities push for greener infrastructure and low-emission development, sustainable landfill mining practices are becoming a regulatory requirement and a strategic advantage, enabling resource efficiency, land restoration, and long-term environmental stewardship.

Global Landfill Mining Market Report Segmentation

This report forecasts global, country, and regional revenue growth and analyzes the latest trends in each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033. For this study, the analyst has segmented the global landfill mining market report by material recovery, landfill type, and region:

Material Recovery Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021-2033)

  • Metals
  • Plastic
  • Organics
  • Others

Landfill Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021-2033)

  • Municipal Solid Waste
  • Industrial Waste
  • Hazardous Waste
  • Others

Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021-2033)

  • North America
  • Europe
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Latin America
  • Middle East & Africa

Why You Should Buy This Report

  • Comprehensive Market Analysis: Gain detailed insights into the market across major regions and segments.
  • Competitive Landscape: Explore the market presence of key players.
  • Future Trends: Discover the pivotal trends and drivers shaping the future of the market.
  • Actionable Recommendations: Utilize insights to uncover new revenue streams and guide strategic business decisions.

Report Deliverables

  • Market intelligence to enable effective decision-making
  • Market estimates and forecasts from 2018 to 2030
  • Growth opportunities and trend analyses
  • Segment and regional revenue forecasts for market assessment
  • Competition strategy and market share analysis
  • Product innovation listings for you to stay ahead of the curve

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
1.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
1.2. Market Definition
1.3. Information Procurement
1.3.1. Information Analysis
1.3.2. Market Formulation & Data Visualization
1.3.3. Data Validation & Publishing
1.4. Research Scope and Assumptions
1.4.1. List of Data Sources
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
2.1. Market Snapshot
2.2. Segmental Outlook
2.3. Competitive Outlook
Chapter 3. Market Variables, Trends, and Scope
3.1. Market Lineage
3.2. Value Chain Analysis
3.3. Technology Overview
3.4. Regulatory Framework
3.5. Market Dynamics
3.5.1. Market Driver Analysis
3.5.2. Market Restraint Analysis
3.5.3. Industry Trends
3.5.3.1. Economic Trends
3.5.3.2. Trade Scenario
3.6. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
3.6.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
3.6.2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
3.6.3. Threat of Substitution
3.6.4. Threat of New Entrants
3.6.5. Competitive Rivalry
3.7. PESTLE Analysis
3.7.1. Political
3.7.2. Economic
3.7.3. Social Landscape
3.7.4. Technology
3.7.5. Environmental
3.7.6. Legal
Chapter 4. Landfill Mining Market: Material Recovery Estimates & Trend Analysis
4.1. Landfill Mining Market: Application Movement Analysis, 2024 & 2033
4.2. Material Recovery Outlook (Revenue, USD Million; 2021-2033)
4.3. Metals
4.3.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
4.4. Plastic
4.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
4.5. Organics
4.5.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
4.6. Others
4.6.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Chapter 5. Landfill Mining Market: Landfill Type Estimates & Trend Analysis
5.1. Landfill Mining Market: Landfill Type Movement Analysis, 2024 & 2033
5.2. Landfill Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million; 2021-2033)
5.3. Municipal Solid Waste
5.3.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
5.4. Industrial Waste
5.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
5.5. Hazardous Waste
5.5.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
5.6. Others
5.6.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Chapter 6. Landfill Mining Market: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis
6.1. Regional Analysis, 2024 & 2033
6.2. North America
6.2.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.2.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by material recovery, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.2.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by landfill type, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.2.4. U.S.
6.2.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.2.4.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by material recovery, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.2.4.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by landfill type, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.2.5. Canada
6.2.5.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.2.5.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by material recovery, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.2.5.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by landfill type, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.2.6. Mexico
6.2.6.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.2.6.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by material recovery, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.2.6.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by landfill type, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.3. Europe
6.3.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.3.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by material recovery, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.3.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by landfill type, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.3.4. Germany
6.3.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.3.4.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by material recovery, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.3.4.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by landfill type, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.3.5. UK
6.3.5.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.3.5.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by material recovery, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.3.5.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by landfill type, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.3.6. France
6.3.6.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.3.6.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by material recovery, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.3.6.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by landfill type, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.3.7. Italy
6.3.7.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.3.7.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by material recovery, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.3.7.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by landfill type, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.4. Asia-Pacific
6.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.4.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by material recovery, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.4.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by landfill type, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.4.4. China
6.4.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.4.4.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by material recovery, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.4.4.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by landfill type, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.4.5. India
6.4.5.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.4.5.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by material recovery, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.4.5.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by landfill type, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.4.6. Japan
6.4.6.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.4.6.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by material recovery, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.4.6.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by landfill type, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.4.7. South Korea
6.4.7.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.4.7.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by material recovery, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.4.7.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by landfill type, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.5. Latin America
6.5.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.5.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by material recovery, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.5.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by landfill type, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.5.4. Brazil
6.5.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.5.4.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by material recovery, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.5.4.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by landfill type, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.6. Middle East & Africa
6.6.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.6.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by material recovery, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.6.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by landfill type, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.6.4. South Africa
6.6.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.6.4.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by material recovery, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.6.4.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by landfill type, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.6.5. Saudi Arabia
6.6.5.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.6.5.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by material recovery, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.6.5.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by landfill type, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Chapter 7. Competitive Landscape
7.1. Recent Developments & Impact Analysis, by Key Market Participants
7.2. Kraljic Matrix
7.3. Company Categorization
7.4. Heat Map Analysis
7.5. Vendor Landscape
7.5.1. List of Raw Material Suppliers
7.5.2. List of Distributors
7.5.3. List of Other Prominent Manufacturers
7.6. List of Prospective End-Users
7.7. Strategy Mapping
7.8. Company Profiles/Listing
7.8.1. Biogas Technology
7.8.1.1. Company Overview
7.8.1.2. Financial Performance
7.8.1.3. Product Benchmarking
7.8.2. Clarke Hazardous Waste
7.8.2.1. Company Overview
7.8.2.2. Financial Performance
7.8.2.3. Product Benchmarking
7.8.3. Condorchem Envitech
7.8.3.1. Company Overview
7.8.3.2. Financial Performance
7.8.3.3. Product Benchmarking
7.8.4. Dressta
7.8.4.1. Company Overview
7.8.4.2. Financial Performance
7.8.4.3. Product Benchmarking
7.8.5. Edaphic Scientific
7.8.5.1. Company Overview
7.8.5.2. Financial Performance
7.8.5.3. Product Benchmarking
7.8.6. Envitech Solutions
7.8.6.1. Company Overview
7.8.6.2. Financial Performance
7.8.6.3. Product Benchmarking
7.8.7. ETW Energietechnik
7.8.7.1. Company Overview
7.8.7.2. Financial Performance
7.8.7.3. Product Benchmarking
7.8.8. Gresham Gas Sampling & Groundwater Solutions
7.8.8.1. Company Overview
7.8.8.2. Financial Performance
7.8.8.3. Product Benchmarking
7.8.9. ISCO Industries
7.8.9.1. Company Overview
7.8.9.2. Financial Performance
7.8.9.3. Product Benchmarking
7.8.10. Landsaver Environmental
7.8.10.1. Company Overview
7.8.10.2. Financial Performance
7.8.10.3. Product Benchmarking
List of Tables
Table 1. Landfill mining market estimates & forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 2. Landfill mining market estimates and forecasts, in metals, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 3. Landfill mining market estimates and forecasts, in plastic, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 4. Landfill mining market estimates and forecasts, in organics, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 5. Landfill mining market estimates and forecasts, in other metals, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 6. Landfill mining market estimates and forecasts, by municipal solid waste, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 7. Landfill mining market estimates and forecasts, by industrial waste, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 8. Landfill mining market estimates and forecasts, by hazardous waste, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 9. Landfill mining market estimates and forecasts, by other landfill types, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 10. North America Landfill mining market estimates & forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 11. North America Landfill mining market estimates & forecasts, by material recovery, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 12. North America landfill mining market estimates & forecasts, by landfill type, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 13. U.S. landfill mining market estimates & forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 14. U.S. landfill mining market estimates & forecasts, by material recovery, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 15. U.S. landfill mining market estimates & forecasts, by landfill type, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 16. Canada landfill mining market estimates & forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 17. Canada landfill mining market estimates & forecasts, by material recovery, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 18. Canada landfill mining market estimates & forecasts, by landfill type, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 19. Mexico landfill mining market estimates & forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 20. Mexico landfill mining market estimates & forecasts, by material recovery, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 21. Mexico landfill mining market estimates & forecasts, by landfill type, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 22. Europe landfill mining market estimates & forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 23. Europe landfill mining market estimates & forecasts, by material recovery, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 24. Europe landfill mining market estimates & forecasts, by landfill type, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 25. Germany landfill mining market estimates & forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 26. Germany landfill mining market estimates & forecasts, by material recovery, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 27. Germany landfill mining market estimates & forecasts, by landfill type, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 28. UK landfill mining market estimates & forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 29. UK landfill mining market estimates & forecasts, by material recovery, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 30. UK landfill mining market estimates & forecasts, by landfill type, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 31. France landfill mining market estimates & forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 32. France landfill mining market estimates & forecasts, by material recovery, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 33. France landfill mining market estimates & forecasts, by landfill type, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 34. Italy landfill mining market estimates & forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 35. Italy landfill mining market estimates & forecasts, by material recovery, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 36. Italy landfill mining market estimates & forecasts, by landfill type, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 37. Asia-Pacific landfill mining market estimates & forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 38. Asia-Pacific landfill mining market estimates & forecasts, by material recovery, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 39. Asia-Pacific landfill mining market estimates & forecasts, by landfill type, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 40. China landfill mining market estimates & forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 41. China landfill mining market estimates & forecasts, by material recovery, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 42. China landfill mining market estimates & forecasts, by landfill type, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 43. India landfill mining market estimates & forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 44. India landfill mining market estimates & forecasts, by material recovery, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 45. India landfill mining market estimates & forecasts, by landfill type, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 46. Japan landfill mining market estimates & forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 47. Japan landfill mining market estimates & forecasts, by material recovery, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 48. Japan landfill mining market estimates & forecasts, by landfill type, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 49. South Korea landfill mining market estimates & forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 50. South Korea landfill mining market estimates & forecasts, by material recovery, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 51. South Korea landfill mining market estimates & forecasts, by landfill type, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 52. Latin America landfill mining market estimates & forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 53. Latin America landfill mining market estimates & forecasts, by material recovery, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 54. Latin America landfill mining market estimates & forecasts, by landfill type, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 55. Brazil landfill mining market estimates & forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 56. Brazil landfill mining market estimates & forecasts, by material recovery, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 57. Brazil landfill mining market estimates & forecasts, by landfill type, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 58. Middle East & Africa landfill mining market estimates & forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 59. Middle East & Africa landfill mining market estimates & forecasts, by material recovery, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 60. Middle East & Africa landfill mining market estimates & forecasts, by landfill type, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 61. Saudi Arabia landfill mining market estimates & forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 62. Saudi Arabia landfill mining market estimates & forecasts, by material recovery, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 63. Saudi Arabia landfill mining market estimates & forecasts, by landfill type, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 64. South Africa landfill mining market estimates & forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 65. South Africa landfill mining market estimates & forecasts, by material recovery, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 66. South Africa landfill mining market estimates & forecasts, by landfill type, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
List of Figures
Figure 1 Market Segmentation
Figure 2 Information Procurement
Figure 3 Data Analysis Models
Figure 4 Market Formulation and Validation
Figure 5 Data Validating & Publishing
Figure 6 Market Snapshot
Figure 7 Segmental Outlook - Material Recovery, Landfill Type
Figure 8 Competitive Outlook
Figure 9 Landfill Mining Market Outlook, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Figure 10 Value Chain Analysis
Figure 11 Market Dynamics
Figure 12 Porter’s Analysis
Figure 13 PESTEL Analysis
Figure 14 Landfill Mining Market, by Material Recovery: Key Takeaways
Figure 15 Landfill Mining Market, by Material Recovery: Market Share, 2024 & 2033
Figure 16 Landfill Mining Market, by Landfill Type: Key Takeaways
Figure 17 Landfill Mining Market, by Landfill Type: Market Share, 2024 & 2033
Figure 18 Landfill Mining Market: Regional Analysis, 2024 & 2033
Figure 19 Landfill Mining Market, by Region: Key Takeaways

Companies Mentioned

The companies profiled in this Landfill Mining market report include:
  • Biogas Technology
  • Clarke Hazardous Waste
  • Condorchem Envitech
  • Dressta
  • Edaphic Scientific
  • Envitech Solutions
  • ETW Energietechnik
  • Gresham Gas Sampling & Groundwater Solutions
  • ISCO Industries
  • Landsaver Environmental

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