In 2023, the number of enterprises in Brazil's waste collection, treatment, and disposal activities; materials recovery sector was recorded at 7.03 thousand. The forecasts for the upcoming years show a steady increase: 2024 will see 7.17 thousand, 2025 will have 7.33 thousand, advancing to 7.48 thousand in 2026, 7.62 thousand in 2027, and reaching 7.77 thousand by 2028. The consecutive year-on-year growth percentages for each year are 2.0%, 2.2%, 2.0%, and 2.0%. Over five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is approximately 2.0%.

Future trends to watch for in this sector include:

The impact of technological advancements and digitalization improving efficiency in waste management.
Increasing regulatory pressure on sustainable practices influencing market dynamics.
Potential growth opportunities through expanded recycling efforts and waste-to-energy initiatives.