The waste collection, treatment, and disposal activities, along with materials recovery turnover in Italy, demonstrated a mixture of growth and decline from 2013 to 2023, reaching 26.73 billion euros by 2023. The year-on-year variation for 2023 was 1.4%. Over the last two years, there has been a minor growth trend of 1.43% in 2022 and 1.4% in 2023. The compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) over the last five years stands at 0.48%, indicating moderate annual growth.

Future projections from 2024 to 2028 point to a steady rise, culminating in 28.52 billion euros by 2028. The forecasted 5-year CAGR is 1.03%, anticipating a total growth rate of 5.25% throughout this period.

Key future trends to watch for include:

Advancements in waste management technologies and their implementation
Increased government regulations and policies focusing on sustainable practices
Growth in the recycling sector driven by environmental awareness and circular economy initiatives
Investment in infrastructure to manage and recover materials more efficiently