In 2023, France treated 38.5 million metric tons of municipal waste. Projections indicate a steady increase from 38.82 million metric tons in 2024 to 40.14 million metric tons by 2028. The year-on-year growth reveals a consistent upwards trend, with incremental annual gains: 0.88% from 2024 to 2025, 0.84% from 2025 to 2026, and 0.83% from 2026 to 2027.

Trends over the next five years show a consistent upward CAGR, approximating around 1% annually. This indicates a rather stable but slow growth in waste treatment capacity.

Future trends to watch for include:

France's policy changes regarding waste reduction initiatives.
Innovations in waste processing technologies to potentially ease the pressure on waste treatment facilities.
Efforts to enhance recycling rates, impacting the volume of municipal waste needing treatment.