Latin America Waste Management Market by Waste Type (Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) or Household, Industrial, and Commercial) and by Waste Treatment (Composting, Incineration, Controlled Landfill, Uncontrolled Landfill, Sanitary Landfill, Open Dump, and Recycling)– Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2024 – 2030
Latin America Waste Management Market size was valued at USD 6.39 billion in 2023, and is predicted to reach USD 10.37 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 6.1% from 2024 to 2030.
The Brazilian government's proactive initiatives are significantly boosting the growth of the waste management market. By implementing various programs and policies aimed at enhancing waste management practices such as stricter regulations on waste segregation, increased funding for waste processing facilities, and support for recycling and composting the government creates a favorable environment for market expansion. According to the latest report from the International Trade Administration (ITA), the Brazilian government enacted the National Solid Waste Plan, that outlines goals and mechanisms to modernize solid waste management over the next 20 years. The plan aims to increase Brazil's recycling rates to 48% by 2040. These efforts enhance waste management efficiency, promote sustainable practices, and stimulate investments in innovative waste solutions, driving overall market growth in Brazil.
Additionally, growing concern about the environmental impact of waste generation is further propelling market growth. Increasing awareness of the harmful effects of waste on ecosystems and public health drives demand for effective waste management solutions. The latest report from the Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) highlights that in Argentina, up to 50% of methane emissions come from organic waste decomposing in landfills. This rising environmental consciousness encourages investments in advanced waste processing technologies, recycling programs, and sustainable waste reduction strategies, thereby accelerating market expansion.
However, the absence of adequate waste processing facilities, insufficient recycling infrastructure, and outdated waste collection systems create significant challenges and hinder market growth. This issue is further compounded by the limited recycling infrastructure, that restricts the effective separation, processing, and repurposing of materials.
On the contrary, the adoption of waste-to-energy technologies such as incineration, anaerobic digestion, and gasification offers substantial growth potential for the waste management market. These technologies convert waste into usable energy, helping reduce reliance on landfills while supporting sustainable energy generation. By turning waste into a valuable resource, waste-to-energy solutions enhance environmental sustainability and fuel market expansion. This forward-thinking approach aligns with global shifts toward circular economy practices and brings economic advantages by generating energy from waste, paving the way for promising growth in the waste recycling sector.
Segment Overview
Latin America waste management industry is segmented based on waste type and waste treatment.
• Based on waste type, the market is segmented into municipal solid waste (MSW) or household, industrial and commercial.
• Based on waste treatment, the market is classified into composting, incineration, controlled landfill, uncontrolled landfill, sanitary landfill, open dump, recycling.
Key Benefits
• Latin America waste management market report provides a quantitative analysis of the current market and estimations through 2024-2030 that assists in identifying the prevailing market opportunities to capitalize on.
• The study comprises a deep dive analysis of the market trend including the current and future trends for depicting the prevalent investment pockets in the market.
• The information related to key drivers, restraints, and opportunities and their impact on the market is provided in the report.
• The competitive analysis of the market players along with their market share in Latin America waste management market.
• The SWOT analysis and Porter’s Five Forces model are elaborated in the study.
• Value chain analysis in the market study provides a clear picture of the stakeholders’ roles.
- 1 Introduction
- 1.1 Report Description
- 1.2 Research Methodology
- 1.2.1 Secondary Research
- 1.2.2 Data Analysis Framework
- 1.2.3 Market Size Estimation
- 1.2.4 Forecasting
- 1.2.5 Primary Research And Data Validation
- 2 Latin America Waste Management Market By Waste Type
- 2.1 Overview
- 2.2 Municipal Solid Waste (Msw) Or Household Market
- 2.2.1 Food
- 2.2.2 Paper And Cardboard
- 2.2.3 Plastic
- 2.2.4 Glass
- 2.2.5 Metal
- 2.2.6 Others
- 2.3 Industrial Market
- 2.3.1 Manufacturing Waste
- 2.3.2 Construction And Demolition Waste
- 2.3.3 Agriculture Waste
- 2.3.4 Other Industrial Waste
- 2.4 Commercial Market
- 3 Latin America Waste Management Market By Waste Treatment
- 3.1 Overview
- 3.2 Composting Market
- 3.3 Incineration Market
- 3.4 Controlled Landfill Market
- 3.5 Uncontrolled Landfill Market
- 3.6 Sanitary Landfill Market
- 3.7 Open Dump Market
- 3.8 Recycling Market
- 4 Company Profiles
- 4.1 Estre Ambiental, Inc.
- 4.1.1 Company Overview
- 4.1.2 Company Snapshot
- 4.1.3 Operating Business Segments
- 4.1.4 Product Portfolio
- 4.1.5 Business Performance
- 4.1.6 Business Segments
- 4.1.7 Geographic Segments
- 4.1.8 Key Strategic Moves And Development
- 4.1.9 Primary Market Competitors
- 4.2 Solví Participações S.A.
- 4.2.1 Company Overview
- 4.2.2 Company Snapshot
- 4.2.3 Operating Business Segments
- 4.2.4 Product Portfolio
- 4.2.5 Business Performance
- 4.2.6 Business Segments
- 4.2.7 Geographic Segments
- 4.2.8 Key Strategic Moves And Development
- 4.2.9 Primary Market Competitors
- 4.3 Cliba
- 4.3.1 Company Overview
- 4.3.2 Company Snapshot
- 4.3.3 Operating Business Segments
- 4.3.4 Product Portfolio
- 4.3.5 Business Performance
- 4.3.6 Business Segments
- 4.3.7 Geographic Segments
- 4.3.8 Key Strategic Moves And Development
- 4.3.9 Primary Market Competitors
- 4.4 Veolia Argentina
- 4.4.1 Company Overview
- 4.4.2 Company Snapshot
- 4.4.3 Operating Business Segments
- 4.4.4 Product Portfolio
- 4.4.5 Business Performance
- 4.4.6 Business Segments
- 4.4.7 Geographic Segments
- 4.4.8 Key Strategic Moves And Development
- 4.4.9 Primary Market Competitors
- 4.5 Kdm Empresas
- 4.5.1 Company Overview
- 4.5.2 Company Snapshot
- 4.5.3 Operating Business Segments
- 4.5.4 Product Portfolio
- 4.5.5 Business Performance
- 4.5.6 Business Segments
- 4.5.7 Geographic Segments
- 4.5.8 Key Strategic Moves And Development
- 4.5.9 Primary Market Competitors
- 4.6 Interaseo
- 4.6.1 Company Overview
- 4.6.2 Company Snapshot
- 4.6.3 Operating Business Segments
- 4.6.4 Product Portfolio
- 4.6.5 Business Performance
- 4.6.6 Business Segments
- 4.6.7 Geographic Segments
- 4.6.8 Key Strategic Moves And Development
- 4.6.9 Primary Market Competitors
- 4.7 Petramás S.A.
- 4.7.1 Company Overview
- 4.7.2 Company Snapshot
- 4.7.3 Operating Business Segments
- 4.7.4 Product Portfolio
- 4.7.5 Business Performance
- 4.7.6 Business Segments
- 4.7.7 Geographic Segments
- 4.7.8 Key Strategic Moves And Development
- 4.7.9 Primary Market Competitors
- 4.8 Emaseo Ep
- 4.8.1 Company Overview
- 4.8.2 Company Snapshot
- 4.8.3 Operating Business Segments
- 4.8.4 Product Portfolio
- 4.8.5 Business Performance
- 4.8.6 Business Segments
- 4.8.7 Geographic Segments
- 4.8.8 Key Strategic Moves And Development
- 4.8.9 Primary Market Competitors
- 4.9 R And G Ingeniería Y Soluciones Ambientales
- 4.9.1 Company Overview
- 4.9.2 Company Snapshot
- 4.9.3 Operating Business Segments
- 4.9.4 Product Portfolio
- 4.9.5 Business Performance
- 4.9.6 Business Segments
- 4.9.7 Geographic Segments
- 4.9.8 Key Strategic Moves And Development
- 4.9.9 Primary Market Competitors
- 4.10 Recycle S.A. De R.L
- 4.10.1 Company Overview
- 4.10.2 Company Snapshot
- 4.10.3 Operating Business Segments
- 4.10.4 Product Portfolio
- 4.10.5 Business Performance
- 4.10.6 Business Segments
- 4.10.7 Geographic Segments
- 4.10.8 Key Strategic Moves And Development
- 4.10.9 Primary Market Competitors
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