In 2023, the non-renewable municipal waste available for final consumption in France stood at 5.34 thousand terajoules. Forecasted data from 2024 to 2028 indicates a steady increase each year, with values rising from 5.65 thousand terajoules in 2024 to 7.23 thousand terajoules by 2028. The year-on-year growth rates from 2024 to 2028 are approximately 7.08%, 6.61%, 6.05%, and 5.71% respectively. Over the entire forecasted period, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is projected to be 6.23%.

Future trends to watch for include:

The impact of government policies targeting waste reduction and recycling on non-renewable waste volumes.
Technological advancements in waste processing and energy recovery.
Changing consumption patterns and their effect on waste generation.