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Non-Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal in Germany Industry Data and Analysis
In the last five years, the German non-hazardous waste treatment and disposal sector has been affected by declining waste volumes, ongoing process optimisation and increased investment in modern technologies. The amount of waste generated per capita by households fell to a record low, while the quantities of separately collected recyclables and bulky waste decreased significantly. At the same time, the volume of waste has shifted towards biowaste, which places new demands on composting and fermentation capacities. The decline in available landfill sites has also forced market players to diversify their business models and focus more on recycling and recovery processes. Industry companies have responded with more efficient logistics processes, cost optimisation and increased cooperation with local authorities. Innovative processes enable more cost-effective processing and increased recycling rates, which makes a decisive contribution to increasing profit margins. The industry's turnover has fallen by an average of 1.3% per year since 2020 to €12.6 billion. In 2025, industry turnover is expected to fall by 0.1% compared to the previous year.The industry is currently facing new opportunities and challenges due to regulatory changes and a further differentiation in the waste mix. In particular, the growth in textile waste as a result of the EU-wide obligation to separate used textiles is driving innovation and investment in collection, sorting and specific recycling processes. At the same time, competition and partnership structures within the industry and along international value chains are intensifying. The decreasing number of landfill sites and increasing social pressure for sustainable solutions are forcing further investment in the circular economy and alternative recycling methods. Overall, the industry is transitioning to a more resource-efficient, technology-driven waste management sector organised through partnerships.In the next five years, industry turnover is expected to increase by an average of 1.2% per year, reaching a value of 13.4 billion euros in 2030. The non-hazardous waste treatment and disposal industry is facing an increasingly technology- and innovation-driven future. In light of stricter regulatory requirements and ambitious environmental targets, the industry is increasingly investing in digitalisation, automation and advanced recycling technologies such as AI-supported sorting systems, biogas recovery and chemical recycling. Cooperations along the value chains, digital tools for process control and close integration with industry and municipalities are promoting the development of closed material cycles. As a result, companies are positioning themselves as key players in a resource-efficient circular economy that promotes both resource conservation and climate protection. Sustainable innovations are thus becoming a decisive competitive factor for the future of the industry.
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What's included in this industry analysis
IBISWorld's research coverage on the Non-Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal industry in Germany includes market sizing, forecasting, data and analysis from 2015-2030. The most recent publication was released May 2025.
About this industry
What's this industry report about?
The Non-Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal industry in Germany operates under the WZ industry code SP38.01DE. The sector comprises companies that specialise in the treatment and disposal of non-hazardous waste. The sector's activities include the collection and transport of waste as well as processes such as landfilling, incineration and the conversion of waste into energy, compost or other recyclable products. The aim is environmentally friendly disposal and the minimisation of waste. Related terms covered in the Non-Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal industry in Germany include pyrolysis plants, gasification, anaerobic fermentation and mechanical-biological treatment.
What's included in this industry?
Products and services covered in Non-Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal industry in Germany include Collection and transport, Mechanical and biological waste treatment and Thermal utilisation and energy generation.
What companies are included in this industry?
The Non-Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal industry in Germany is highly fragmented with no companies holding a market share greater than 5%.
Performance
What's included in the Performance chapter?
The Performance chapter covers detailed analysis, datasets, detailed current performance, sources of volatility and an outlook with forecasts for the Non-Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal industry in Germany.
Questions answered in this chapter include what's driving current industry performance, what influences industry volatility, how do successful businesses overcome volatility, what's driving the industry outlook. This analysis is supported with data and statistics on industry revenues, costs, profits, businesses and employees.
Products & Markets
What's included in the Products and Markets chapter?
The Products and Markets chapter covers detailed products and service segmentation and analysis of major markets for the for the Non-Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal industry in Germany.
Questions answered in this chapter include how are the industry's products and services performing, what are innovations in industry products and services, what products or services do successful businesses offer and what's influencing demand from the industry's markets. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by product and service segmentation and major markets.
Geographic Breakdown
What's included in the Geographic Breakdown chapter?
The Geographic Breakdown chapter covers detailed analysis and datasets on regional performance of the Non-Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal industry in Germany.
Questions answered in this chapter include where are industry businesses located and how do businesses use location to their advantage. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by location.
Competitive Forces
What's included in the Competitive Forces chapter?
The Competitive Forces chapter covers the concentration, barriers to entry and supplier and buyer profiles in the Non-Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal industry in Germany. This includes data and statistics on industry market share concentration, barriers to entry, substitute products and buyer & supplier power.
Questions answered in this chapter include what impacts the industry's market share concentration, how do successful businesses handle concentration, what challenges do potential industry entrants face, how can potential entrants overcome barriers to entry, what are substitutes for industry services, how do successful businesses compete with substitutes and what power do buyers and suppliers have over the industry and how do successful businesses manage buyer & supplier power.
Companies
What's included in the Companies chapter?
The Companies chapter covers Key Takeaways, Market Share and Companies in the Non-Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal industry in Germany. This includes data and analysis on companies operating in the industry that hold a market share greater than 5%.
Questions answered in this chapter include what companies have a meaningful market share and how each company is performing.
External Environment
What's included in the External Environment chapter?
The External Environment chapter covers Key Takeaways, External Drivers, Regulation & Policy and Assistance in the Non-Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal industry in Germany. This includes data and statistics on factors impacting industry revenue such as economic indicators, regulation, policy and assistance programs.
Questions answered in this chapter include what demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the industry, what regulations impact the industry, what assistance is available to this industry.
Financial Benchmarks
What's included in the Financial Benchmarks chapter?
The Financial Benchmarks chapter covers Key Takeaways, Cost Structure, Financial Ratios, Valuation Multiples and Key Ratios in the Non-Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal industry in Germany. This includes financial data and statistics on industry performance including key cost inputs, profitability, key financial ratios and enterprise value multiples.
Questions answered in this chapter include what trends impact industry costs and how financial ratios have changed overtime.
Industry Data
What's included in the Industry Data chapter?
The Industry Data chapter includes 10 years of historical data with 5 years of forecast data covering statistics like revenue, industry value add, establishments, enterprises, employment and wages in the Non-Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal industry in Germany.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the market size of the Non-Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal industry in Germany in 2026?
The market size of the Non-Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal industry in Germany is €12.6bn in 2026.
How many businesses are there in the Non-Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal industry in Germany in 2025?
There are 1,540 businesses in the Non-Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal industry in Germany, which has declined at a CAGR of 0.5 % between 2020 and 2025.
Has the Non-Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal industry in Germany grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Non-Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal industry in Germany has been declining at a CAGR of 1.3 % between 2020 and 2025.
What is the forecast growth of the Non-Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal industry in Germany over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Non-Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal industry in Germany is expected to grow.
What does the Non-Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal industry in Germany include?
Operation of landfills and Incineration or other processes with or without associated generation of by-products for reuse are part of the Non-Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal industry in Germany.
How competitive is the Non-Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal industry in Germany?
The level of competition is low and increasing in the Non-Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal industry in Germany.
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