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Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal in Europe - Market Size, Industry Analysis, Trends and Forecasts (2025-2030)

EU-E3822 June 2025 Spotlight Report

Revenue

€12.4bn

2020-2025 4.6 %
2025-2030 XX.X %

Employees

45,308

2020-2025 0.3 %
2025-2030 X.X %

Businesses

1,857

2020-2025 5.2 %
2025-2030 X.X %

Wages

€X.Xbn

2020-2025 X.X %
2025-2030 X.X %

Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal in Europe industry analysis

Demand for hazardous waste treatment and disposal services is driven by activity levels in key markets like healthcare, construction and manufacturing, which have proved particularly volatile in recent years. Revenue is expected to climb at a compound annual rate of 4.6% over the five years through 2025 to €12.4 billion, including a hefty rise of 9.1% in 2025. Profits are increasing in 2025 due to rising demand from businesses seeking proper waste disposal.

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Industry Statistics and Trends

Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal in Europe key trends

An ageing population and new healthcare facilities will increase hazardous waste demand.

 

The UK government's plan to build 40 new hospitals by 2030 is indicative of a broader European trend. These new facilities will generate increased volumes of healthcare waste, boosting demand for industry services.

Businesses place a greater emphasis on sustainable practices.

 

To capitalise on the growing environmental conscious among consumers, businesses are turning to waste treatment service providers to improve their disposal process.

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Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal in Europe

Industry Revenue

Total value and annual change from 2012-2030. Includes 5-year outlook.

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Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal in Europe market size (2020-2025)

Industry revenue has grown at a CAGR of 4.6 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated €12.4bn in 2025.

Trends and Insights

Austrian construction slump dampens hazardous waste treatment demand

  • The Austrian hazardous waste treatment and disposal industry is experiencing a downturn driven by a protracted slump in the construction sector. A report from ING highlights that Austrian residential construction activity has fallen, with building permits for new houses nearly halving between 2021 and June 2023. This drop in residential construction has led dented waste generation from construction sites, which are traditionally large producers of hazardous materials like asbestos, solvents and oils.

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Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal in Europe outlook (2025-2030)

Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.

An ageing population and new healthcare facilities will increase hazardous waste demand

  • Europe’s Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal industry is poised for growth, driven by demographic shifts and infrastructure developments. The continent’s ageing population is set to put more pressure on healthcare services, necessitating expanded hospital capacity, which comes with hazardous waste generation.

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Revenue

€12.4bn

2020-2025 4.6 %
2025-2030 XX.X %

Employees

45,308

2020-2025 0.3 %
2025-2030 X.X %

Wages

€X.Xbn

2020-2025 X.X %
2025-2030 X.X %

European Leaders & Laggards

Europe Job Growth CAGR: 0.3 % *
  • Job Growth

Top 5 Countries

  1. Greece +16.7%
  2. Cyprus +14.7%
  3. Bosnia & Herzegovina +11.6%
  4. Turkey +10.4%
  5. Croatia +8.1%

Bottom 5 Countries

  1. Latvia -19.7%
  2. Serbia -18.2%
  3. Czechia -4.4%
  4. Slovakia -2.9%
  5. Slovenia -1.9%

* CAGR values are for the years 2020-2025.

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Biggest companies in the Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal in Europe

Company
Market Share (%)
2025
Revenue (€m)
2025
Profit (€m)
2025
Profit Margin (%)
2025
Suez SA
9,369.7
131.5
1.4
Remondis SE & Co KG
12,835.7
371.5
2.9
ALBA Group plc & Co KG
1,198.1
162.6
13.6

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Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal in Europe

Products & Services Segmentation

Industry revenue broken down by key product and services lines.

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Top Questions Answered in this Report

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What is the market size of the Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal industry in Europe in 2025?

The market size of the Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal industry in Europe is €12.4bn in 2025.

How many businesses are there in the Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal industry in Europe in 2025?

There are 1,857 businesses in the Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal industry in Europe, which has grown at a CAGR of 5.2 % between 2020 and 2025.

Has the Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal industry in Europe grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The market size of the Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal industry in Europe has been growing at a CAGR of 4.6 % between 2020 and 2025.

What is the forecast growth of the Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal industry in Europe over the next 5 years?

Over the next five years, the Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal industry in Europe is expected to grow.

What does the Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal industry in Europe include?

Electronic waste and Electronic waste are part of the Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal industry in Europe.

Which countries have the most businesses in the Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal industry in Europe?

The European country with the most businesses in the Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal industry is United Kingdom.

How competitive is the Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal industry in Europe?

The level of competition is high and steady in the Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal industry in Europe.

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This industry is covered in 37 countries

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Table of Contents

About this industry

Industry definition

The Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal industry in Europe involves managing, treating and disposing of waste materials that pose significant risks to human health and the environment. This includes chemical, biological and radioactive substances, where specialised facilities and processes are employed to ensure safe handling, reduction and neutralisation of hazardous waste, complying with stringent regulatory standards to mitigate environmental impact.

Related Terms

RECYCLINGLANDFILLENERGY RECOVERY FACILITY

What's included in this industry?

Electronic wasteElectronic wasteChemical wasteContaminated soil

Companies

Suez SARemondis SE & Co KGALBA Group plc & Co KG

Industry Code

ISIC 2006

3822 - Treatment and disposal of hazardous waste in Europe

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Performance

Key Takeaways

Austrian construction slump dampens hazardous waste treatment demand

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Revenue Highlights

Trends
  • Revenue
  • 2025 Revenue Growth
  • Revenue Volatility

Employment Highlights

Trends
  • Employees
  • Employees per Business
  • Revenue per Employee

Business Highlights

Trends
  • Businesses
  • Employees per Business
  • Revenue per Business

Profit Highlights

Trends
  • Total Profit
  • Profit Margin
  • Profit per Business

Current Performance

Charts
  • Revenue in the Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal in Europe industry (2012 -2030)
  • Employees in the Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal in Europe industry (2012 -2030)
  • Business in the Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal in Europe industry (2012 -2030)
  • Profit in the Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal in Europe industry (2012 -2030)
Analysis

What's driving current industry performance in the Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal in Europe industry?


Outlook

Analysis

What's driving the Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal in Europe industry outlook?


Volatility

Analysis

What influences volatility in the Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal in Europe industry?

Charts
  • Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth Matrix

Life Cycle

Analysis

What determines the industry life cycle stage in the Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal in Europe industry?

Charts
  • Industry Life Cycle Matrix

Products and Markets

Highlights

Trends
  • Largest Market
  • Product Innovation

Key Takeaways

Demand for electronic waste treatment and disposal picks up. The rapid digitisation of economies in Europe in recent times has drastically ramped up electronic waste volumes.

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Products and Services

Charts
  • Products and Services Segmentation
Analysis

How are the Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal in Europe industry's products and services performing?

Analysis

What are innovations in the Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal in Europe industry's products and services?


Major Markets

Charts
  • Major Market Segmentation
Analysis

What influences demand in the Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal in Europe industry?


International Trade

Highlights

  • Largest Importer
  • Smallest Importer
  • Total Imports into Europe
  • Largest Exporter
  • Smallest Exporter
  • Total Exports into Europe
Heat maps
  • Industry Concentration of Imports by Country
  • Industry Concentration of Exports by Country
Data Tables

Value and annual change (%) included

  • Number of Imports and Exports by European Country (2025)

Geographic Breakdown

Business Locations

Heat maps
  • Share of Total Industry Revenue by Region (2025)
  • Share of Total Industry Enterprises by Region (2025)
  • Share of Total Industry Employment by Region (2025)
  • Share of Total Industry Wages by Region (2025)

Industry Geographic Breakdown

Data Tables

Values and annual change provided for 37 European countries:

  • Revenue (2025)
  • IVA (2025)
  • Enterprises (2025)
  • Employment (2025)
  • Exports (2025)
  • Imports (2025)

Competitive Forces

Highlights

Trends
  • Concentration
  • Competition
  • Barriers to Entry
  • Substitutes
  • Buyer Power
  • Supplier Power

Key Takeaways

Many waste management companies operate locally. High transportation costs means there’s little incentive for waste companies to operate outside of their local area, restricting market concentration.

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Supply Chain

Charts

Buyer and supply industries

Companies

Market Share

Charts
  • Industry Market Share by Company (2020-2025)

Companies

Data Tables

Top 10 companies by market share:

  • Market share (2025)
  • Revenue (2025)
  • Profit (2025)
  • Profit Margin (2025)

Data Tables
  • Countries of operation for Suez SA
  • Countries of operation for Remondis SE & Co KG
  • Countries of operation for ALBA Group plc & Co KG
  • Countries of operation for Zech Group SE
  • Countries of operation for Viridor Ltd
  • Countries of operation for Biffa plc
  • Countries of operation for Serveis Medi Ambient SA
  • Countries of operation for Hera SpA
  • Countries of operation for Attero BV
  • Countries of operation for Vestforbraending I/S

External Environment

Highlights

Trends
  • Regulation & Policy
  • Assistance

Key Takeaways

Hazardous waste management companies must be licensed. Given the high degree of danger in handling hazardous waste, treatment and disposal companies must acquire licences from local environmental authorities.

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External Drivers

Analysis

What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal in Europe industry?

Financial Benchmarks

Highlights

Trends
  • Profit Margin
  • Average Wage
  • Largest Cost

Key Takeaways

Volatile fuel costs drastically affect purchase costs. Fuel prices have been volatile in recent years, climbing due to geopolitical tensions in Ukraine and supply chain disruptions, driving up purchase expenses. However, prices are cooling, stabilising purchase costs for 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 Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal in Europe 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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