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Hazardous Waste Collection in the UK - Market Size, Industry Analysis, Trends and Forecasts (2025-2029)

Luyi Geng Luyi Geng London, United Kingdom Last Updated: June 2025 SIC UK-E3812

Revenue

£5.7bn

2025-26

£6.0bn

Past 5-Year Growth

Profit

£XXX.Xm

Employees

26,974

Businesses

2,130

Wages

£XXX.Xm

Hazardous Waste Collection in the UK industry analysis

Given the essential nature of hazardous waste collection, there’s a fairly consistent demand from companies in downstream markets like construction and manufacturing. Large companies in these industries require waste collection services to remove hazardous waste like asbestos, chemicals, solvents, oils and electrical equipment. Hazardous waste collection services revenue is expected to grow at a compound annual rate of 1.9% over the five years through 2025 to €5.7 billion, including an estimated climb of 2.6% in 2025, with the average industry profit margin forecast to reach 12.4%.

Trends and Insights

  • Slowing downstream markets hurt revenue growth. High interest rates and subdued economic growth have hit the construction and manufacturing industries in recent years, limiting revenue growth. However, with interest rates falling and inflation stabilising, demand from these segments is growing again.
  • Manufacturing activity has been slowed in recent years, hit by high interest rates and subdued economic growth. However, according to Eurostat, in March 2025, compared with March 2024, industrial production increased by 3.6% in the euro area and by 2.7% in the EU. Hence, this demand segment seems to be making a recovery, causing more demand for waste collection services.
  • Concentration is low in the Hazardous Waste Collection industry. Due to the high costs associated with the transportation of hazardous materials, many companies operate locally.
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Top Questions Answered in this Report

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What is the market size of the Hazardous Waste Collection industry in the United Kingdom in 2025?

The market size of the Hazardous Waste Collection industry in the United Kingdom is £5.7bn in 2025.

How many businesses are there in the Hazardous Waste Collection industry in the United Kingdom in 2025?

There are 2,130 businesses in the Hazardous Waste Collection industry in the United Kingdom, which has grown at a CAGR of 2.8 % between 2020 and 2025.

Has the Hazardous Waste Collection industry in the United Kingdom grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The market size of the Hazardous Waste Collection industry in the United Kingdom has been growing at a CAGR of 3.1 % between 2020 and 2025.

What is the forecast growth of the Hazardous Waste Collection industry in the United Kingdom over the next 5 years?

Over the next five years, the Hazardous Waste Collection industry in the United Kingdom is expected to grow.

What does the Hazardous Waste Collection industry in the United Kingdom include?

Medical waste and Contaminated soil are part of the Hazardous Waste Collection industry in the United Kingdom.

How competitive is the Hazardous Waste Collection industry in the United Kingdom?

The level of competition is high and steady in the Hazardous Waste Collection industry in the United Kingdom.

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Table of Contents

External Environment

Highlights

Trends
  • Regulation & Policy
  • Assistance

Key Takeaways

Regulation is fierce in the Hazardous Waste Collection industry. Hazardous waste collectors must acquire necessary licenses from local environmental authorities, making sure collection is carried out safely.

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External Drivers

Analysis

What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Hazardous Waste Collection in the UK industry?

Financial Benchmarks

Highlights

Trends
  • Profit Margin
  • Average Wage
  • Largest Cost

Key Takeaways

A greater emphasis on sustainability supports profitability. An increasing number of businesses are becoming more aware of their impact on the environment, supporting demand for hazardous collection services.

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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 Collection in the UK 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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