As of 2023, employment in the treatment and disposal of non-hazardous waste sector in France stood at a certain figure below the 36.27 thousand Full-Time Equivalent forecasted for 2024. This sector shows a steady annual growth of around 3% year-on-year, with employment expected to reach 40.6 thousand FTEs by 2028. This translates to a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of approximately 2.8% over the forecast period. Such growth is indicative of increasing demand for waste management services and heightened environmental awareness.

Future trends to watch for:

Technological innovations that may drive efficiency and potentially affect employment dynamics, such as automation and AI applications in waste processing.
Policy and regulatory changes within the EU that may impact operational practices and employment in the waste sector.
Growing emphasis on sustainability and circular economy principles, encouraging waste reduction and recycling initiatives.