The municipal waste composted in the US stood at 25 million metric tons in 2023. Based on the forecasted data, it is expected to progressively increase from 25.53 million metric tons in 2024 to 26.94 million metric tons in 2028. Over the past two years, this represents a year-on-year growth of approximately 1.41% from 2024 to 2025 and 1.37% from 2025 to 2026. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2024 to 2028 is projected to be 1.37%.
Future trends to watch for:
- Increasing adoption of sustainable waste management practices.
- Regulatory changes promoting composting over landfill disposal.
- Technological advancements in composting processes increasing efficiency.
- Public awareness and participation in composting programs driving higher volumes.
