The waste collection, treatment, and disposal activities alongside materials recovery sector in Italy show a steady upward trend from 2024 to 2028. In 2023, there were approximately 8.2 thousand enterprises operating in the sector. Projections indicate consistent annual growth: 5.4% from 2024 to 2025, 5.1% from 2025 to 2026, reducing slightly to 4.9% by 2026 to 2027. The cumulative average growth rate over the five-year period is approximately 5.0% annually, reflecting an expanding market with growing sustainability efforts and increasing demand for resource recovery initiatives.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Technological advancements in materials recovery processes.
- Regulatory changes impacting waste management practices.
- Increasing initiatives and investments toward circular economy efforts.
