In 2023, the amount of municipal waste designated for recovery operations in Germany stood at approximately 56 million metric tons. From 2024 onwards, forecasts predict a steady increase, reaching up to 62.57 million metric tons by 2028. Year-on-year, this indicates a growth trend with each year adding roughly between 2% to 3%. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the forecasted period projects an average annual growth of around 2.2%.

Future trends to watch for:

Enhanced recycling technologies and regulations may accelerate this growth.
Public awareness and consumption patterns towards sustainability could significantly influence these forecasts.
Monitoring economic factors and urban development is crucial as they directly impact waste generation and recovery rates.