The number of employees in the waste collection, treatment, and disposal activities; materials recovery sector in Italy is forecasted to grow consistently from 2024 to 2028. In 2023, there were approximately 176,000 employees. There is a year-on-year growth of about 3.31% from 2023 to 2024, followed by a 3.32% increase from 2024 to 2025, continuing these upward trends annually until 2028.

Future trends to watch for include:

Technological advancements in waste management, potentially impacting employment dynamics.
Italy's regulatory and policy changes influencing sector growth.
Consumer demand for sustainable and efficient waste solutions.