UK Waste Management: Market insight report

What does this report contain?

In this report we review the UK waste management market, covering the collection, treatment and disposal of municipal, commercial and industrial waste. We look at the market size and growth, macro-economic, regulatory and commercial drivers. We review the competitive landscape, and analyse competitive differentiation of the main operators in the sector.

Based on our analysis of historical drivers, macro economic and other forecasts, and our experience of having worked in the sector, we provide a sector forecast. While many reports on the industry contain data and description, a critical objective for us in writing this report has been to share our insights and conclusions.

Why is it useful?

While the economic downturn has affected many industry sectors adversely and severely, the UK waste management market has fared relatively well. Though the operators have been forced to de-leverage, and adapt their business models to changing demand for their services, the market has resilient underlying drivers. We believe that, in order for those involved in the market to make the best decisions in this complex and changing environment, they need to have access to the best information in a concise manner. The aim of this report is to provide this.

This report is based on publicly available data including company annual reports, websites, press releases and government information and statistics; interviews with senior decision makers in the industry; in-depth analysis of macro-economic environment and relevant market drivers and our own experience of advising both companies and investors in the waste management and adjacent sectors. Information from these sources has been synthesised and presented clearly and concisely with extensive use of charts and tables to illuminate and support conclusions.