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Non-Hazardous Waste Collection in the UK - Market Size, Industry Analysis, Trends and Forecasts (2025-2029)

Luyi Geng Luyi Geng London, United Kingdom Last Updated: July 2025 SIC UK-E3811

Revenue

£103.0bn

2025-26

£104.0bn

Past 5-Year Growth

Profit

£XX.Xbn

Employees

931k

Businesses

31,293

Wages

£XX.Xbn

Non-Hazardous Waste Collection in the UK industry analysis

Revenue volatility in the Non-Hazardous Collection industry is low, given that many local authority contracts provide steady revenue streams over multiple years. Waste companies collect non-hazardous waste materials like mixed recoverable materials from households on behalf of local authorities and commercial and construction clients. This means demand is largely contingent on activity in industrial and construction markets, which have been subdued in recent years due to economic headwinds like high interest rates and subdued economic growth. Non-hazardous waste collection revenue is expected to grow at a compound annual rate of 0.3% over the five years through 2025 to €103 billion, including a revenue growth of 0.9% in 2025.

Trends and Insights

  • A construction slowdown dampened demand for non-hazardous waste collection services. The high base rate environment and subdued economic growth hit demand from the manufacturing and construction sectors in recent years.
  • Demand from the construction sector is expected to rebound after a difficult period. Falling interest rates in the two years through 2025 across Europe are set to boost the affordability of construction projects and will increase the level of waste produced from this market in 2025 and years to come.
  • Concentration is low in the Non-Hazardous Waste Collection industry. Low barriers to entry allow plenty of small companies to join the industry. However, consolidation activity among larger players is frequent.
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Top Questions Answered in this Report

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What is the market size of the Non-Hazardous Waste Collection industry in the United Kingdom in 2025?

The market size of the Non-Hazardous Waste Collection industry in the United Kingdom is £103.0bn in 2025.

How many businesses are there in the Non-Hazardous Waste Collection industry in the United Kingdom in 2025?

There are 31,293 businesses in the Non-Hazardous Waste Collection industry in the United Kingdom, which has grown at a CAGR of 2.3 % between 2020 and 2025.

Has the Non-Hazardous Waste Collection industry in the United Kingdom grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The market size of the Non-Hazardous Waste Collection industry in the United Kingdom has been growing at a CAGR of 1.4 % between 2020 and 2025.

What is the forecast growth of the Non-Hazardous Waste Collection industry in the United Kingdom over the next 5 years?

Over the next five years, the Non-Hazardous Waste Collection industry in the United Kingdom is expected to grow.

What does the Non-Hazardous Waste Collection industry in the United Kingdom include?

Commercial and industrial waste and Kerbside household waste collection are part of the Non-Hazardous Waste Collection industry in the United Kingdom.

How competitive is the Non-Hazardous Waste Collection industry in the United Kingdom?

The level of competition is high and steady in the Non-Hazardous Waste Collection industry in the United Kingdom.

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Table of Contents

External Environment

Highlights

Trends
  • Regulation & Policy
  • Assistance

Key Takeaways

Regulation is light in the Non-Hazardous Collection industry. Waste collectors must obtain licenses before they’re allowed to begin collection activities.

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External Drivers

Analysis

What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Non-Hazardous Waste Collection in the UK industry?

Financial Benchmarks

Highlights

Trends
  • Profit Margin
  • Average Wage
  • Largest Cost

Key Takeaways

Low barriers to entry raise competition. An influx of new entrants has threatened profitability, with price competition intensifying, especially among smaller companies.

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Cost Structure

Charts
  • Share of Economy vs. Investment Matrix
  • Industry Cost Structure Benchmarks:
    • Marketing
    • Depreciation
    • Profit
    • Purchases
    • Wages
    • Rent
    • Utilities
    • Other
Analysis

What trends impact cost in the Non-Hazardous Waste Collection in the UK industry?


Key Ratios

Data tables
  • IVA/Revenue (2015-2030)
  • Imports/Demand (2015-2030)
  • Exports/Revenue (2015-2030)
  • Revenue per Employee (2015-2030)
  • Wages/Revenue (2015-2030)
  • Employees per Establishment (2015-2030)
  • Average Wage (2015-2030)

Country Benchmarks

European Leaders & Laggards

Data Tables

Top and bottom five countries listed for each:

  • Revenue Growth (2025)
  • Business Growth (2025)
  • Job Growth (2025)

European Country Performance

Data Tables

Rankings available for 37 countries. Statistics ranked include:

  • IVA/Revenue (2025)
  • Imports/Demand (2025)
  • Exports/Revenue (2025)
  • Revenue per Employee (2025)
  • Wages/Revenue (2025)
  • Employees per Establishment (2025)
  • Average Wage (2025)

Structural Comparison

Data Tables

Trends in 37 countries benchmarked against trends in Europe

  • Concentration
  • Competition
  • Barriers to Entry
  • Buyer Power
  • Supplier Power
  • Volatility
  • Capital Intensity
  • Innovation
  • Life Cycle

Key Statistics

Industry Data

Data Tables

Including values and annual change:

  • Revenue (2015-2030)
  • IVA (2015-2030)
  • Establishments (2015-2030)
  • Enterprises (2015-2030)
  • Employment (2015-2030)
  • Exports (2015-2030)
  • Imports (2015-2030)
  • Wages (2015-2030)

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