In 2023, the waste collection hours worked in Italy stood at approximately 173.68 million hours. Forecasts for the subsequent years indicate a steady increase in the number of hours worked, rising to 176.72 million hours in 2024 and continuing to climb to 188.99 million hours by 2028. This represents a consistent year-on-year growth of approximately 1.73% from 2024 to 2028 and a five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 1.72%.
The upward trend suggests increasing demand for waste management services, likely driven by population growth, heightened urbanization, and increased emphasis on waste sustainability. Future trends to watch include technological advancements in waste collection efficiency, regulatory changes affecting labor requirements, and shifts in public policy around waste reduction and recycling that could impact labor needs in this sector.
