Waste Management Leads The $76B Waste Industry
(Credit: Waste Management)
Waste Management, with about one-third (29%) of landfill volume managed, continues to be the waste market leader, according to the latest release of Directory of Waste Processing & Disposal Sites 2021, now in its 22nd edition. Republic Services and Waste Connections are the #2 and #3 firms in terms of share of landfill volume managed, with 19% and 9%, respectively.
(Credit: Waste Business Journal)
More than 9,600 U.S. waste processing and disposal operations are included in the directory. Details include the name and location of each waste facility, types of waste accepted, the prices charged and volume of waste received, the market area served, days and hours of operation, whether served by rail or waterway, operating capacity or remaining capacity (if a landfill), startup and closure dates, and the names, addresses and phone numbers for both the owner and facility operator. A wide range of facilities ar