Health Care Waste Treatment Market
Description
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
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.
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.The research methodology of the global market involves extensive primary and secondary research. Primary research includes about over 12 hours of interviews and discussion with a wide range of stakeholders, including upstream and downstream participants. The primary research typically is the bulk of our research efforts; however, coherently supported by extensive secondary research. Researchers have reviewed over 6,765 product literatures, industry releases, annual reports, and other such documents of key industry participants to obtain better market understanding and gain competitive intelligence. In addition, authentic industry journals, trade associations' releases,and government websites have also been reviewed for generating high-value industry insights.
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.
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.The research methodology of the global market involves extensive primary and secondary research. Primary research includes about over 12 hours of interviews and discussion with a wide range of stakeholders, including upstream and downstream participants. The primary research typically is the bulk of our research efforts; however, coherently supported by extensive secondary research. Researchers have reviewed over 6,765 product literatures, industry releases, annual reports, and other such documents of key industry participants to obtain better market understanding and gain competitive intelligence. In addition, authentic industry journals, trade associations' releases,and government websites have also been reviewed for generating high-value industry insights.
Table of Contents
499 Pages
- CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
- 1.1. Report description
- 1.2. Key market segments
- 1.3. Key benefits to the stakeholders
- 1.4. Research methodology
- 1.4.1. Primary research
- 1.4.2. Secondary research
- 1.4.3. Analyst tools and models
- CHAPTER 2: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
- 2.1. CXO perspective
- CHAPTER 3: MARKET OVERVIEW
- 3.1. Market definition and scope
- 3.2. Key findings
- 3.2.1. Top impacting factors
- 3.2.2. Top investment pockets
- 3.3. Porter’s five forces analysis
- 3.3.1. Low bargaining power of suppliers
- 3.3.2. Low threat of new entrants
- 3.3.3. Low threat of substitutes
- 3.3.4. Low intensity of rivalry
- 3.3.5. Low bargaining power of buyers
- 3.4. Market dynamics
- 3.4.1. Drivers
- 3.4.1.1. Increase in volume of healthcare waste
- 3.4.1.2. Rise in in Prevalence of Diseases
- 3.4.1.3. Growth in awareness about efficient waste treatment
- 3.4.2. Restraints
- 3.4.2.1. Lower adoption of waste management services in low-income countries
- 3.4.3. Opportunities
- 3.4.3.1. Favorable Government Initiatives
- CHAPTER 4: HEALTHCARE WASTE TREATMENT MARKET, BY TREATMENT
- 4.1. Overview
- 4.1.1. Market size and forecast
- 4.2. Incineration
- 4.2.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
- 4.2.2. Market size and forecast, by region
- 4.2.3. Market share analysis by country
- 4.3. Autoclaving
- 4.3.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
- 4.3.2. Market size and forecast, by region
- 4.3.3. Market share analysis by country
- 4.4. Chemical treatment
- 4.4.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
- 4.4.2. Market size and forecast, by region
- 4.4.3. Market share analysis by country
- 4.5. Others
- 4.5.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
- 4.5.2. Market size and forecast, by region
- 4.5.3. Market share analysis by country
- CHAPTER 5: HEALTHCARE WASTE TREATMENT MARKET, BY TYPE OF WASTE
- 5.1. Overview
- 5.1.1. Market size and forecast
- 5.2. Hazardous waste
- 5.2.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
- 5.2.2. Market size and forecast, by region
- 5.2.3. Market share analysis by country
- 5.3. Non-Hazardous Waste
- 5.3.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
- 5.3.2. Market size and forecast, by region
- 5.3.3. Market share analysis by country
- CHAPTER 6: HEALTHCARE WASTE TREATMENT MARKET, BY TREATMENT SITE
- 6.1. Overview
- 6.1.1. Market size and forecast
- 6.2. Onsite
- 6.2.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
- 6.2.2. Market size and forecast, by region
- 6.2.3. Market share analysis by country
- 6.3. Offsite
- 6.3.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
- 6.3.2. Market size and forecast, by region
- 6.3.3. Market share analysis by country
- CHAPTER 7: HEALTHCARE WASTE TREATMENT MARKET, BY END USERS
- 7.1. Overview
- 7.1.1. Market size and forecast
- 7.2. Hospitals and Clinics
- 7.2.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
- 7.2.2. Market size and forecast, by region
- 7.2.3. Market share analysis by country
- 7.3. Pharmaceutical companies
- 7.3.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
- 7.3.2. Market size and forecast, by region
- 7.3.3. Market share analysis by country
- 7.4. Other
- 7.4.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
- 7.4.2. Market size and forecast, by region
- 7.4.3. Market share analysis by country
- CHAPTER 8: HEALTHCARE WASTE TREATMENT MARKET, BY REGION
- 8.1. Overview
- 8.1.1. Market size and forecast By Region
- 8.2. North America
- 8.2.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
- 8.2.2. Market size and forecast, by Treatment
- 8.2.3. Market size and forecast, by Type of Waste
- 8.2.4. Market size and forecast, by Treatment Site
- 8.2.5. Market size and forecast, by End Users
- 8.2.6. Market size and forecast, by country
- 8.2.6.1. U.S.
- 8.2.6.1.1. Market size and forecast, by Treatment
- 8.2.6.1.2. Market size and forecast, by Type of Waste
- 8.2.6.1.3. Market size and forecast, by Treatment Site
- 8.2.6.1.4. Market size and forecast, by End Users
- 8.2.6.2. Canada
- 8.2.6.2.1. Market size and forecast, by Treatment
- 8.2.6.2.2. Market size and forecast, by Type of Waste
- 8.2.6.2.3. Market size and forecast, by Treatment Site
- 8.2.6.2.4. Market size and forecast, by End Users
- 8.2.6.3. Mexico
- 8.2.6.3.1. Market size and forecast, by Treatment
- 8.2.6.3.2. Market size and forecast, by Type of Waste
- 8.2.6.3.3. Market size and forecast, by Treatment Site
- 8.2.6.3.4. Market size and forecast, by End Users
- 8.3. Europe
- 8.3.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
- 8.3.2. Market size and forecast, by Treatment
- 8.3.3. Market size and forecast, by Type of Waste
- 8.3.4. Market size and forecast, by Treatment Site
- 8.3.5. Market size and forecast, by End Users
- 8.3.6. Market size and forecast, by country
- 8.3.6.1. Germany
- 8.3.6.1.1. Market size and forecast, by Treatment
- 8.3.6.1.2. Market size and forecast, by Type of Waste
- 8.3.6.1.3. Market size and forecast, by Treatment Site
- 8.3.6.1.4. Market size and forecast, by End Users
- 8.3.6.2. France
- 8.3.6.2.1. Market size and forecast, by Treatment
- 8.3.6.2.2. Market size and forecast, by Type of Waste
- 8.3.6.2.3. Market size and forecast, by Treatment Site
- 8.3.6.2.4. Market size and forecast, by End Users
- 8.3.6.3. UK
- 8.3.6.3.1. Market size and forecast, by Treatment
- 8.3.6.3.2. Market size and forecast, by Type of Waste
- 8.3.6.3.3. Market size and forecast, by Treatment Site
- 8.3.6.3.4. Market size and forecast, by End Users
- 8.3.6.4. Italy
- 8.3.6.4.1. Market size and forecast, by Treatment
- 8.3.6.4.2. Market size and forecast, by Type of Waste
- 8.3.6.4.3. Market size and forecast, by Treatment Site
- 8.3.6.4.4. Market size and forecast, by End Users
- 8.3.6.5. Spain
- 8.3.6.5.1. Market size and forecast, by Treatment
- 8.3.6.5.2. Market size and forecast, by Type of Waste
- 8.3.6.5.3. Market size and forecast, by Treatment Site
- 8.3.6.5.4. Market size and forecast, by End Users
- 8.3.6.6. Rest of Europe
- 8.3.6.6.1. Market size and forecast, by Treatment
- 8.3.6.6.2. Market size and forecast, by Type of Waste
- 8.3.6.6.3. Market size and forecast, by Treatment Site
- 8.3.6.6.4. Market size and forecast, by End Users
- 8.4. Asia-Pacific
- 8.4.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
- 8.4.2. Market size and forecast, by Treatment
- 8.4.3. Market size and forecast, by Type of Waste
- 8.4.4. Market size and forecast, by Treatment Site
- 8.4.5. Market size and forecast, by End Users
- 8.4.6. Market size and forecast, by country
- 8.4.6.1. Japan
- 8.4.6.1.1. Market size and forecast, by Treatment
- 8.4.6.1.2. Market size and forecast, by Type of Waste
- 8.4.6.1.3. Market size and forecast, by Treatment Site
- 8.4.6.1.4. Market size and forecast, by End Users
- 8.4.6.2. China
- 8.4.6.2.1. Market size and forecast, by Treatment
- 8.4.6.2.2. Market size and forecast, by Type of Waste
- 8.4.6.2.3. Market size and forecast, by Treatment Site
- 8.4.6.2.4. Market size and forecast, by End Users
- 8.4.6.3. Australia
- 8.4.6.3.1. Market size and forecast, by Treatment
- 8.4.6.3.2. Market size and forecast, by Type of Waste
- 8.4.6.3.3. Market size and forecast, by Treatment Site
- 8.4.6.3.4. Market size and forecast, by End Users
- 8.4.6.4. India
- 8.4.6.4.1. Market size and forecast, by Treatment
- 8.4.6.4.2. Market size and forecast, by Type of Waste
- 8.4.6.4.3. Market size and forecast, by Treatment Site
- 8.4.6.4.4. Market size and forecast, by End Users
- 8.4.6.5. South Korea
- 8.4.6.5.1. Market size and forecast, by Treatment
- 8.4.6.5.2. Market size and forecast, by Type of Waste
- 8.4.6.5.3. Market size and forecast, by Treatment Site
- 8.4.6.5.4. Market size and forecast, by End Users
- 8.4.6.6. Rest of Asia-Pacific
- 8.4.6.6.1. Market size and forecast, by Treatment
- 8.4.6.6.2. Market size and forecast, by Type of Waste
- 8.4.6.6.3. Market size and forecast, by Treatment Site
- 8.4.6.6.4. Market size and forecast, by End Users
- 8.5. LAMEA
- 8.5.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
- 8.5.2. Market size and forecast, by Treatment
- 8.5.3. Market size and forecast, by Type of Waste
- 8.5.4. Market size and forecast, by Treatment Site
- 8.5.5. Market size and forecast, by End Users
- 8.5.6. Market size and forecast, by country
- 8.5.6.1. Brazil
- 8.5.6.1.1. Market size and forecast, by Treatment
- 8.5.6.1.2. Market size and forecast, by Type of Waste
- 8.5.6.1.3. Market size and forecast, by Treatment Site
- 8.5.6.1.4. Market size and forecast, by End Users
- 8.5.6.2. Saudi Arabia
- 8.5.6.2.1. Market size and forecast, by Treatment
- 8.5.6.2.2. Market size and forecast, by Type of Waste
- 8.5.6.2.3. Market size and forecast, by Treatment Site
- 8.5.6.2.4. Market size and forecast, by End Users
- 8.5.6.3. South Africa
- 8.5.6.3.1. Market size and forecast, by Treatment
- 8.5.6.3.2. Market size and forecast, by Type of Waste
- 8.5.6.3.3. Market size and forecast, by Treatment Site
- 8.5.6.3.4. Market size and forecast, by End Users
- 8.5.6.4. Rest of LAMEA
- 8.5.6.4.1. Market size and forecast, by Treatment
- 8.5.6.4.2. Market size and forecast, by Type of Waste
- 8.5.6.4.3. Market size and forecast, by Treatment Site
- 8.5.6.4.4. Market size and forecast, by End Users
- CHAPTER 9: COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
- 9.1. Introduction
- 9.2. Top winning strategies
- 9.3. Product mapping of top 10 player
- 9.4. Competitive dashboard
- 9.5. Competitive heatmap
- 9.6. Top player positioning, 2023
- CHAPTER 10: COMPANY PROFILES
- 10.1. EcoMed Services
- 10.1.1. Company overview
- 10.1.2. Key executives
- 10.1.3. Company snapshot
- 10.1.4. Operating business segments
- 10.1.5. Product portfolio
- 10.2. Biosan Disposal
- 10.2.1. Company overview
- 10.2.2. Key executives
- 10.2.3. Company snapshot
- 10.2.4. Operating business segments
- 10.2.5. Product portfolio
- 10.3. BioMedical Waste Solutions, LLC
- 10.3.1. Company overview
- 10.3.2. Key executives
- 10.3.3. Company snapshot
- 10.3.4. Operating business segments
- 10.3.5. Product portfolio
- 10.4. Clean Harbors, Inc.
- 10.4.1. Company overview
- 10.4.2. Key executives
- 10.4.3. Company snapshot
- 10.4.4. Operating business segments
- 10.4.5. Product portfolio
- 10.4.6. Business performance
- 10.5. Biotic Waste Limited
- 10.5.1. Company overview
- 10.5.2. Key executives
- 10.5.3. Company snapshot
- 10.5.4. Operating business segments
- 10.5.5. Product portfolio
- 10.6. Stericycle, Inc.
- 10.6.1. Company overview
- 10.6.2. Key executives
- 10.6.3. Company snapshot
- 10.6.4. Operating business segments
- 10.6.5. Product portfolio
- 10.6.6. Business performance
- 10.6.7. Key strategic moves and developments
- 10.7. Remondis Medison GmbH
- 10.7.1. Company overview
- 10.7.2. Key executives
- 10.7.3. Company snapshot
- 10.7.4. Operating business segments
- 10.7.5. Product portfolio
- 10.8. Cleanaway Waste Management Limited
- 10.8.1. Company overview
- 10.8.2. Key executives
- 10.8.3. Company snapshot
- 10.8.4. Operating business segments
- 10.8.5. Product portfolio
- 10.8.6. Business performance
- 10.9. Daniels Health Inc.
- 10.9.1. Company overview
- 10.9.2. Key executives
- 10.9.3. Company snapshot
- 10.9.4. Operating business segments
- 10.9.5. Product portfolio
- 10.10. Veolia Environmental Services
- 10.10.1. Company overview
- 10.10.2. Key executives
- 10.10.3. Company snapshot
- 10.10.4. Operating business segments
- 10.10.5. Product portfolio
- 10.10.6. Business performance
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