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Recycling Facilities in British Columbia

Author.Name IBISWorld Canada Last Updated: March 2026 NAICS BC56292CA

Recycling Facilities in British Columbia industry analysis

Revenue for the Recycling Facilities industry in British Columbia is expected to decline an annualized -x.x% to $x.x million over the five years to 2026, while revenue for the national industry will likely grow at x% during the same period. The number of industry establishments has stagnated an annualized x% to xx locations over the past five years. Industry employment has decreased an annualized -x.x% to xxx workers during the period, while industry wages have decreased an annualized -x.x% to $x.x million.

Over the five years to 2031, provincial industry revenue is expected to grow an annualized x.x% to $x.x million, while revenue for the national industry will likely grow x.x%. The number of industry establishments is forecast to decline -x.x% to xx locations over the next five years. Industry employment is expected to increase an annualized x.x% to xxx workers during the outlook period, while industry wages likely increase x% to $x.x million.

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About the Recycling Facilities in British Columbia Market Research Report

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Definition of the Recycling Facilities in British Columbia?

The Recycling Facilities industry in Canada operates material recovery facilities that separate and sort recyclable materials from nonhazardous waste streams (i.e. garbage). Operators also sort commingled recyclable materials, such as paper, plastics, used beverage cans and metals into distinct categories.

What’s included in the Recycling Facilities in British Columbia?

The Recycling Facilities in British Columbia includes recycling paper materials, recycling metals, recycling glass, recycling plastics, recycling organic materials and recycling electronics and tires. Related terms covered in the Recycling Facilities in British Columbia industry report includes waste generated during production or other activities that, when improperly managed, can pose a substantial hazard to human health or the environment, designed, controlled and managed disposal site for solid waste spread in layers, compacted to the smallest practical volume and covered by material applied at the end of each operating day, a permanent facility where waste materials are taken from smaller collection vehicles and placed in larger vehicles for transport, including truck trailers, railroad cars or barges, electric currents that create magnetic fields. used to pull metal objects off conveyor belts while sorting recyclable materials and a specialized plant that receives, separates and prepares recyclable materials for further processing or sale to downstream wholesalers and manufacturers.

Industry Performance of the Recycling Facilities industry in British Columbia

Benchmark the Recycling Facilities in British Columbia industry performance with all BC Census Metropolitan Area and national performance.

Recycling Facilities in British Columbia

#3 in Highest Revenue 12.5% of province's GDP
Revenue (2026)
Annual Growth (2021-26)
Annual Growth (2026-31)

Recycling Facilities in Canada


Revenue (2025)
Annual Growth (2020-25)
Annual Growth (2025-30)

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Key Drivers of the Recycling Facilities industry in British Columbia

See how key industry drivers, such as median houshold income, gross domestic product, private investment in non-residential construction, demand from recyclable material wholesaling, consumer spending and population are impacting Recycling Facilities in British Columbia

British Columbia Economic Indicators

Median Houshold Income
Gross Domestic Product
Private Investment in Non-Residential Construction

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Canada Key External Drivers

Demand from recyclable material wholesaling
Consumer spending
Population

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Census Metropolitan Area Data of the Recycling Facilities industry in British Columbia

Access proprietary data on Census Metropolitan Area in the Recycling Facilities in British Columbia, such as Vancouver, Abbotsford - Mission and Kamloops. Data includes figures on revenue, establishments, employees and wages by Census Metropolitan Areas.

Key Statistics of the Recycling Facilities industry in British Columbia

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What is the market size of the Recycling Facilities industry in British Columbia in 2026?

The market size of the Recycling Facilities industry in British Columbia is $135.3m in 2026.

How many businesses are there in the Recycling Facilities industry in British Columbia in 2026?

There are 46 businesses in the Recycling Facilities industry in British Columbia, which has been declining at an average annual rate of 0.0% from 2021 to 2026.

Has the Recycling Facilities industry in British Columbia grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The market size of the Recycling Facilities industry in British Columbia has been declining at an average annual rate of -0.6% from 2021 to 2026.

How many employees in the Recycling Facilities industry in British Columbia in 2026?

There are 399 employees in the Recycling Facilities industry in British Columbia, which has been declining at an average annual rate of -0.9% from 2021 to 2026.