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Europe Medical Waste Container Market Size, Share, Trends, Industry Analysis Report By Product (Chemotherapy Containers, Biohazardous Waste Containers, Sharps Waste Containers), By Waste Type, By End Use, By Country – Market Forecast, 2025–2034

Publisher Polaris Market Research & Consulting LLP
Published Aug 01, 2025
Length 129 Pages
SKU # PLRS20381575

Description

The europe medical waste container market size is expected to reach USD 1,459.50 million by 2034, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report “Europe Medical Waste Container Market Share, Size, Trends, Industry Analysis Report By Product (Chemotherapy Containers, Biohazardous Waste Containers, Sharps Waste Containers), By Waste Type, By End Use, By Country; Market Forecast, 2025–2034” gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.

A medical waste container is a box designed to safely collect, store, and dispose of hazardous biomedical waste generated in healthcare facilities. These containers are typically color-coded and labeled to distinguish different types of waste, such as sharps, infectious materials, or pharmaceuticals. Made from durable materials such as polyethylene, they prevent contamination and protect healthcare workers, patients, and the environment. Proper segregation and disposal in medical waste containers ensure compliance with health regulations and reduce infection risks.

In Europe, medical waste containers adhere to strict regulations set by the European Union (EU) and national authorities to ensure safe waste management. These containers are designed to handle various categories of medical waste, including infectious, sharp, chemical, and pharmaceutical waste, following guidelines such as the EU Waste Framework Directive. European standards emphasize segregation, labeling, and secure disposal to minimize health and environmental risks. Many containers are made from high-quality, puncture-resistant plastics and feature tamper-proof lids. Waste is often treated through autoclaving, incineration, or other approved methods before final disposal, ensuring compliance with sustainability and safety goals.

Europe Medical Waste Container Market Report Highlights

In terms of product, the chemotherapy containers segment accounted for 36.50% of the Europe medical waste container market share in 2024 due to the growing incidence of cancer, coupled with strict EU regulations such as the Directive 2008/98/EC on waste management.

Based on waste type, the general waste segment held 36.92% of revenue share in 2024. Healthcare facilities, including public hospitals, outpatient centers, and private clinics, generated high volumes of non-hazardous medical waste such as packaging materials, food scraps, paper products, and disposable items.

Germany accounted for 24.91% of the Europe medical waste container market share in 2024. This is attributed to stringent environmental and healthcare regulations, which mandate safe disposal practices for medical waste.

The market in France is expected to register a CAGR of 5.31% from 2025 to 2034, owing to strict EU and national regulations on medical waste disposal, ensuring compliance with environmental and public health standards.

A few key market players include Becton, Dickinson and Company; Bemis Manufacturing Company; Bondtech Corporation; Cardinal Health, Inc.; Daniels Health; Henry Schein, Inc.; Mauser Packaging Solutions; Remondis AG & Co. KG; Stericycle, Inc.; Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.; and Veolia Environmental Services.

Polaris Market Research has segmented the market report on the basis of product, waste type, end use, and country:

By Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021–2034)

Chemotherapy Containers

Biohazardous Waste Containers

Sharps Waste Containers

Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Containers

Others

By Waste Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021–2034)

General Waste

Infectious Waste

Hazardous Waste

Radioactive Waste

Sharps Waste

By End Use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021–2034)

Hospitals & Private Clinics

Diagnostic Laboratories

Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Companies & CROs

Academic Research Institutes

Others

By Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021–2034)

Germany

France

UK

Italy

Spain

Netherlands

Russia

Rest of Europe

Table of Contents

129 Pages
1. Introduction
1.1. Report Description
1.1.1. Objectives of the Study
1.1.2. Market Scope
1.1.3. Assumptions
1.2. Stakeholders
2. Executive Summary
2.1. Market Highlights
3. Research Methodology
3.1. Overview
3.1.1. Data Mining
3.2. Data Source
3.2.1. Primary Source
3.2.2. Secondary Source
4. Europe Medical Waste Container Market Insights
4.1. Medical Waste Container Market – Market Snapshot
4.2. Medical Waste Container Market Dynamics
4.2.1. Drivers and Opportunities
4.2.1.1. High Geriatric Population
4.2.1.2. Ongoing Clinical Trials for Cancer Research
4.2.2. Restraints and Challenges
4.2.2.1. High Competition Between Key Players
4.3. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
4.3.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers (Moderate)
4.3.2. Threats of New Entrants: (Low)
4.3.3. Bargaining Power of Buyers (Moderate)
4.3.4. Threat of Substitute (Moderate)
4.3.5. Rivalry among existing firms (High)
4.4. PESTEL Analysis
4.5. Medical Waste Container Market Trends
4.6. Value Chain Analysis
5. Europe Medical Waste Container Market, by Product
5.1. Key Findings
5.2. Introduction
5.2.1. Europe Medical Waste Container Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
5.3. Chemotherapy Containers
5.3.1. Europe Medical Waste Container Market, by Chemotherapy Containers, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
5.4. Biohazardous Waste Containers
5.4.1. Europe Medical Waste Container Market, by Biohazardous Waste Containers, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
5.5. Sharps Waste Containers
5.5.1. Europe Medical Waste Container Market, by Sharps Waste Containers, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
5.6. Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Containers
5.6.1. Europe Medical Waste Container Market, by Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Containers, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
5.7. Others
5.7.1. Europe Medical Waste Container Market, by Others, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
6. Europe Medical Waste Container Market, by Waste Type
6.1. Key Findings
6.2. Introduction
6.2.1. Europe Medical Waste Container Market, by Waste Type, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
6.3. General Waste
6.3.1. Europe Medical Waste Container Market, by General Waste, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
6.4. Infectious Waste
6.4.1. Europe Medical Waste Container Market, by Infectious Waste, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
6.5. Hazardous Waste
6.5.1. Europe Medical Waste Container Market, by Hazardous Waste, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
6.6. Radioactive Waste
6.6.1. Europe Medical Waste Container Market, by Radioactive Waste, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
6.7. Sharps Waste
6.7.1. Europe Medical Waste Container Market, by Sharps Waste, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
7. Europe Medical Waste Container Market, by End Use
7.1. Key Findings
7.2. Introduction
7.2.1. Europe Medical Waste Container Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
7.3. Hospitals & Private Clinics
7.3.1. Europe Medical Waste Container Market, by Hospitals & Private Clinics, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
7.4. Diagnostic Laboratories
7.4.1. Europe Medical Waste Container Market, by Diagnostic Laboratories, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
7.5. Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Companies & CROs
7.5.1. Europe Medical Waste Container Market, by Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Companies & CROs, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
7.6. Academic Research Institutes
7.6.1. Europe Medical Waste Container Market, by Academic Research Institutes, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
7.7. Others
7.7.1. Europe Medical Waste Container Market, by Others, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
8. Europe Medical Waste Container Market, by Geography
8.1. Key Findings
8.2. Introduction
8.2.1. Medical Waste Container Market Assessment, By Geography, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
8.3. Medical Waste Container Market – Europe
8.3.1. Europe: Medical Waste Container Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
8.3.2. Europe: Medical Waste Container Market, by Waste Type, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
8.3.3. Europe: Medical Waste Container Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
8.3.4. Medical Waste Container Market – UK
8.3.4.1. UK: Medical Waste Container Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
8.3.4.2. UK: Medical Waste Container Market, by Waste Type, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
8.3.4.3. UK: Medical Waste Container Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
8.3.5. Medical Waste Container Market – France
8.3.5.1. France: Medical Waste Container Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
8.3.5.2. France: Medical Waste Container Market, by Waste Type, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
8.3.5.3. France: Medical Waste Container Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
8.3.6. Medical Waste Container Market – Germany
8.3.6.1. Germany: Medical Waste Container Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
8.3.6.2. Germany: Medical Waste Container Market, by Waste Type, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
8.3.6.3. Germany: Medical Waste Container Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
8.3.7. Medical Waste Container Market – Italy
8.3.7.1. Italy: Medical Waste Container Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
8.3.7.2. Italy: Medical Waste Container Market, by Waste Type, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
8.3.7.3. Italy: Medical Waste Container Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
8.3.8. Medical Waste Container Market – Spain
8.3.8.1. Spain: Medical Waste Container Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
8.3.8.2. Spain: Medical Waste Container Market, by Waste Type, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
8.3.8.3. Spain: Medical Waste Container Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
8.3.9. Medical Waste Container Market – Netherlands
8.3.9.1. Netherlands: Medical Waste Container Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
8.3.9.2. Netherlands: Medical Waste Container Market, by Waste Type, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
8.3.9.3. Netherlands: Medical Waste Container Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
8.3.10. Medical Waste Container Market – Russia
8.3.10.1. Russia: Medical Waste Container Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
8.3.10.2. Russia: Medical Waste Container Market, by Waste Type, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
8.3.10.3. Russia: Medical Waste Container Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
8.3.11. Medical Waste Container Market – Rest of Europe
8.3.11.1. Rest of Europe: Medical Waste Container Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
8.3.11.2. Rest of Europe: Medical Waste Container Market, by Waste Type, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
8.3.11.3. Rest of Europe: Medical Waste Container Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
9. Competitive Landscape
9.1. Expansion and Acquisition Analysis
9.1.1. Expansion
9.1.2. Acquisitions
9.2. Partnerships/Collaborations/Agreements/Exhibitions
10. Company Profiles
10.1. Becton, Dickinson and Company
10.1.1. Company Overview
10.1.2. Financial Performance
10.1.3. Product Benchmarking
10.1.4. Recent Development
10.2. Bemis Manufacturing Company
10.2.1. Company Overview
10.2.2. Financial Performance
10.2.3. Product Benchmarking
10.2.4. Recent Development
10.3. Bondtech Corporation
10.3.1. Company Overview
10.3.2. Financial Performance
10.3.3. Product Benchmarking
10.3.4. Recent Development
10.4. Cardinal Health, Inc.
10.4.1. Company Overview
10.4.2. Financial Performance
10.4.3. Product Benchmarking
10.4.4. Recent Development
10.5. Daniels Health
10.5.1. Company Overview
10.5.2. Financial Performance
10.5.3. Product Benchmarking
10.5.4. Recent Development
10.6. Henry Schein, Inc.
10.6.1. Company Overview
10.6.2. Financial Performance
10.6.3. Product Benchmarking
10.6.4. Recent Development
10.7. Mauser Packaging Solutions
10.7.1. Company Overview
10.7.2. Financial Performance
10.7.3. Product Benchmarking
10.7.4. Recent Development
10.8. Remondis AG & Co. KG
10.8.1. Company Overview
10.8.2. Financial Performance
10.8.3. Product Benchmarking
10.8.4. Recent Development
10.9. Stericycle, Inc.
10.9.1. Company Overview
10.9.2. Financial Performance
10.9.3. Product Benchmarking
10.9.4. Recent Development
10.10. Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
10.10.1. Company Overview
10.10.2. Financial Performance
10.10.3. Product Benchmarking
10.10.4. Recent Development
10.11. Veolia Environmental Services
10.11.1. Company Overview
10.11.2. Financial Performance
10.11.3. Product Benchmarking
10.11.4. Recent Development

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