The forecast shows a steady increase in the calculated inland consumption of non-renewable municipal waste in the UK from 64.0 thousand terajoules in 2024 to 74.34 thousand terajoules in 2028. In 2023, the actual consumption was lower, highlighting a year-on-year growth from 2024 onwards. Annual percentage increases are approximately 4% from 2024 to 2025, 3.91% from 2025 to 2026, 3.70% from 2026 to 2027, and 3.50% from 2027 to 2028, with a five-year CAGR of about 3.77%.
Future trends to watch for include technological advancements in waste processing, potential regulatory changes aimed at reducing non-renewable waste, and shifts in consumer behavior influencing waste generation and management practices.
