The data indicate that municipal waste generated per capita in the US is forecasted to follow a steady upward trend from 2024 to 2028. In 2023, it stood at 816.5 kilograms per capita. By analyzing year-on-year variation, we see a modest annual increase: 0.53% in 2024, 0.53% in 2025, 0.52% in 2026, 0.50% in 2027, and 0.49% in 2028. These steady increases translate to a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of approximately 0.51% over the five-year period.
Future trends to watch for include advancements in waste management technology, policy changes aimed at reducing waste, and shifts in consumer behavior towards sustainability, all of which may impact the forecasted data. Additionally, demographic changes and urbanization trends could further influence these projections.
