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AI in Waste Management and Recycling Market

AI in Waste Management and Recycling Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report, By Type (Machine Learning-based AI Solutions, Computer Vision-based AI Solutions, Natural Language Processing-based AI Solutions, Robotics and Automation in Waste Management) By Application; By End-User, By Region, Forecasts, 2024-2031

Report ID : 2697 | Published : 2024-08-22 | Pages: 180 | Format: PDF/EXCEL

AI in Waste Management and Recycling Market Size was valued at USD 3.5 Bn in 2023 and is predicted to reach USD 15.9 Bn by 2031 at a 20.8% CAGR during the forecast period for 2024-2031.

AI in Waste Management and Recycling Market info

The application of artificial intelligence (AI) to recycling and waste management has recently emerged as a key engine of development and innovation. The generation of waste is increasing along with the world's population, which presents severe obstacles to sustainable environmental practices and waste management. As a result, the industry's adoption of AI technologies has demonstrated encouraging outcomes in streamlining operations, improving recycling procedures, and lessening environmental impact overall. The optimization of waste collection routes is one of the significant uses of AI in waste management. Artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms can analyse real-time data from multiple sources, such as waste bin sensors and GPS trackers, to determine the most effective collection routes. IoT-enabled smart waste bins with AI capabilities have become a workable option for optimizing waste management. These smart containers can communicate real-time data to waste collection centres and track fill levels.

The market is driven by the growing need for environmentally friendly waste management solutions, the acceptance of AI in waste sorting and recycling, and the rising demand for waste management tools with AI capabilities. Government regulations that promote environmentally friendly waste management techniques and technical developments that make it possible to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into sophisticated waste management systems are driving the market's growth. Strategic AI integration improves operational effectiveness and advances the more general objectives of environmental sustainability.

Competitive Landscape

Some of the Major Key Players in the AI in Waste Management and Recycling Market are

  • Waste Management, Inc.
  • Veolia
  • SUEZ
  • Covanta Holding Corporation
  • IBM Corporation
  • Google LLC
  • Microsoft Corporation
  • Amazon Web Services, Inc.
  • RecycleSmart
  • ZenRobotics Ltd. (Terex Corporation)
  • Tomra Systems ASA
  • Enevo Oy
  • Ecube Labs Co., Ltd.
  • RoadRunner Recycling, Inc.
  • Rubicon Technology
  • AMP Robotics
  • Waste Robotics
  • Machinex Industries Inc.
  • CleanRobotics Inc.
  • Sortera Alloys
  • Brain Corporation
  • Bioelektra Group
  • RecyGlo Limited
  • Rezatec Limited
  • Others

Market Segmentation:

The AI in waste management and recycling market is segmented on the basis of type, application, and end-user. Based on type, the market is segmented as machine learning-based AI solutions, computer vision-based AI solutions, natural language processing-based AI solutions, and robotics and automation in waste management. The market is segmented by application into waste sorting and segregation, recycling process optimization, waste collection route planning, predictive maintenance of recycling machinery, waste monitoring and analysis, smart bin technology, energy recovery from waste, landfill management, and monitoring. Based on end-users, the market is segmented into municipalities and local governments, waste management companies, recycling facilities and plants, the industrial and commercial sector, and the residential sector.

Based on Type, the Machine Learning-based AI Solutions Segment is Accounted as a Major Contributor to the AI in Waste Management and Recycling market.

AI solutions based on machine learning make it possible to analyze large amounts of data and identify patterns, which increases the efficiency and accuracy of garbage sorting. Through image processing technology, computer vision-based AI systems enable the identification and sorting of recyclable elements from mixed waste streams. Artificial Intelligence systems based on natural language processing help with garbage monitoring and collection route optimization by enabling improved textual data analysis and communication. Additionally, automated waste sorting is provided by robotics and automation in waste management, which lowers the need for human intervention and increases recycling productivity.

Waste Sorting and Segregation Segment Witnessed Growth at a Rapid Rate

AI's sophisticated algorithms and computer vision skills are beneficial to waste sorting and segregation since they allow for accurate waste type identification and separation for effective recycling. Another important application of AI is recycling process optimization, which uses data analysis to increase resource efficiency, decrease waste production, and improve recycling efficiency. Waste collection route planning optimizes collection routes using AI-driven analytics to ensure timely and economical waste pickup while lowering fuel and carbon emissions. Reducing downtime and increasing operational efficiency are two major benefits of predictive maintenance for recycling technology. It also helps prevent problems and optimize machinery performance.

In the Region, the North America AI in Waste Management and Recycling Market Holds a Significant Revenue Share.

Regarding AI in the waste management and recycling industry, North America dominated the market. Government regulations that promote environmentally friendly waste management techniques and technical developments that make it possible to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into sophisticated waste management systems are driving the market's growth. Strategic AI integration improves operational effectiveness and advances the more general objectives of environmental sustainability. Due to the European Union's implementation of various policies to promote recycling and reduce waste, including the waste framework directive and the circular economy package, the market is expanding rapidly in the European region.

Recent Developments:

  • In October 2023, Clean Harbors released its sustainability supplement to coincide with the publication of its most recent sustainability report. The supplement also emphasizes how Clean Harbors' sustainability efforts benefit the environment, its clients, and the communities it works with.
  • In September 2023, SUEZ announced the completion of two significant contracts in the waste and water sectors, helping China achieve its 2060 carbon neutrality target. Together, SUEZ and its longstanding partner in Chongqing built a new water treatment plant to increase the resilience of the water supply system. In Shanghai, the group launched its first-ever plastics recovery program in China.

AI in Waste Management and Recycling Market Report Scope

Report Attribute

Specifications

Market Size Value In 2023

USD 3.5 Bn

Revenue Forecast In 2031

USD 15.9 Bn

Growth Rate CAGR

CAGR of 20.8% from 2024 to 2031

Quantitative Units

Representation of revenue in US$ Bn and CAGR from 2024 to 2031

Historic Year

2019 to 2023

Forecast Year

2024-2031

Report Coverage

The forecast of revenue, the position of the company, the competitive market structure, growth prospects, and trends

Segments Covered

By Type, By Application, By End-user

Regional Scope

North America; Europe; Asia Pacific; Latin America; Middle East & Africa

Country Scope

U.S.; Canada; U.K.; Germany; China; India; Japan; Brazil; Mexico; France; Italy; Spain; South East Asia; South Korea

Competitive Landscape

Waste Management, Inc., Veolia, SUEZ, Covanta Holding Corporation, IBM Corporation, Google LLC, Microsoft Corporation, Amazon Web Services, Inc., RecycleSmart, ZenRobotics Ltd. (Terex Corporation), Tomra Systems ASA, Enevo Oy, Ecube Labs Co., Ltd., RoadRunner Recycling, Inc., Rubicon Technology, AMP Robotics, Waste Robotics, Machinex Industries Inc., CleanRobotics Inc., Sortera Alloys, Brain Corporation, Bioelektra Group, RecyGlo Limited, Rezatec Limited, and Others.

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Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope

1.1. Research Methodology

1.2. Research Scope & Assumptions

Chapter 2. Executive Summary

Chapter 3. Global AI in Waste Management and Recycling Market Snapshot

Chapter 4. Global AI in Waste Management and Recycling Market Variables, Trends & Scope

4.1. Market Segmentation & Scope

4.2. Drivers

4.3. Challenges

4.4. Trends

4.5. Investment and Funding Analysis

4.6. Industry Analysis – Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

4.7. Competitive Landscape & Market Share Analysis

4.8. Impact of Covid-19 Analysis

Chapter 5. Market Segmentation 1: by Type Estimates & Trend Analysis

5.1. by Type & Market Share, 2019 & 2031

5.2. Market Size (Value (US$ Mn)) & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2019 to 2031 for the following by Type:

5.2.1. Machine Learning-based AI Solutions

5.2.2. Computer Vision-based AI Solutions

5.2.3. Natural Language Processing-based AI Solutions

5.2.4. Robotics and Automation in Waste Management

Chapter 6. Market Segmentation 2: by Application Estimates & Trend Analysis

6.1. by Application & Market Share, 2019 & 2031

6.2. Market Size (Value (US$ Mn)) & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2019 to 2031 for the following by Application:

6.2.1. Waste Sorting and Segregation

6.2.2. Recycling Process Optimization

6.2.3. Waste Collection Route Planning

6.2.4. Predictive Maintenance of Recycling Machinery

6.2.5. Waste Monitoring and Analysis

6.2.6. Smart Bin Technology

6.2.7. Energy Recovery from Waste

6.2.8. Landfill Management and Monitoring

Chapter 7. Market Segmentation 3: by End-User Estimates & Trend Analysis

7.1. by End-User & Market Share, 2019 & 2031

7.2. Market Size (Value (US$ Mn)) & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2019 to 2031 for the following by End-User:

7.2.1. Municipalities and Local Governments

7.2.2. Waste Management Companies

7.2.3. Recycling Facilities and Plants

7.2.4. Industrial and Commercial Sector

7.2.5. Residential Sector

Chapter 8. AI in Waste Management and Recycling Market Segmentation 4: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis

8.1. North America

8.1.1. North America AI in Waste Management and Recycling Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Type, 2023-2031

8.1.2. North America AI in Waste Management and Recycling Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Application, 2023-2031

8.1.3. North America AI in Waste Management and Recycling Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by End-User, 2023-2031

8.1.4. North America AI in Waste Management and Recycling Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by country, 2023-2031

8.2. Europe

8.2.1. Europe AI in Waste Management and Recycling Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Type, 2023-2031

8.2.2. Europe AI in Waste Management and Recycling Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Application, 2023-2031

8.2.3. Europe AI in Waste Management and Recycling Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by End-User, 2023-2031

8.2.4. Europe AI in Waste Management and Recycling Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by country, 2023-2031

8.3. Asia Pacific

8.3.1. Asia Pacific AI in Waste Management and Recycling Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Type, 2023-2031

8.3.2. Asia Pacific AI in Waste Management and Recycling Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Application, 2023-2031

8.3.3. Asia-Pacific AI in Waste Management and Recycling Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by End-User, 2023-2031

8.3.4. Asia Pacific AI in Waste Management and Recycling Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by country, 2023-2031

8.4. Latin America

8.4.1. Latin America AI in Waste Management and Recycling Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Type, 2023-2031

8.4.2. Latin America AI in Waste Management and Recycling Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Application, 2023-2031

8.4.3. Latin America AI in Waste Management and Recycling Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by End-User, 2023-2031

8.4.4. Latin America AI in Waste Management and Recycling Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by country, 2023-2031

8.5. Middle East & Africa

8.5.1. Middle East & Africa AI in Waste Management and Recycling Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Type, 2023-2031

8.5.2. Middle East & Africa AI in Waste Management and Recycling Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Application, 2023-2031

8.5.3. Middle East & Africa AI in Waste Management and Recycling Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by End-User, 2023-2031

8.5.4. Middle East & Africa AI in Waste Management and Recycling Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by country, 2023-2031

Chapter 9. Competitive Landscape

9.1. Major Mergers and Acquisitions/Strategic Alliances

9.2. Company Profiles

9.2.1. IBM Corporation

9.2.2. Microsoft Corporation

9.2.3. Google LLC

9.2.4. Amazon Web Services (AWS)

9.2.5. Waste Management, Inc.

9.2.6. Rubicon Technology

9.2.7. RecycleSmart Solutions

9.2.8. Enevo Oy

9.2.9. ZenRobotics Ltd.

9.2.10. Bigbelly, Inc.

9.2.11. AMP Robotics Corporation

9.2.12. Veolia Environnement S.A.

9.2.13. Other Prominent Players

Segmentation of AI in Waste Management and Recycling Market

AI in Waste Management and Recycling Market- By Type

  • Machine Learning-based AI Solutions
  • Computer Vision-based AI Solutions
  • Natural Language Processing-based AI Solutions
  • Robotics and Automation in Waste Management

AI in Waste Management and Recycling Market seg

AI in Waste Management and Recycling Market- By Application

  • Waste Sorting and Segregation
  • Recycling Process Optimization
  • Waste Collection Route Planning
  • Predictive Maintenance of Recycling Machinery
  • Waste Monitoring and Analysis
  • Smart Bin Technology
  • Energy Recovery from Waste
  • Landfill Management and Monitoring

AI in Waste Management and Recycling Market- By End-user

  • Municipalities and Local Governments
  • Waste Management Companies
  • Recycling Facilities and Plants
  • Industrial and Commercial Sector
  • Residential Sector

AI in Waste Management and Recycling Market- By Region

North America-

  • The US
  • Canada
  • Mexico

Europe-

  • Germany
  • The UK
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Rest of Europe

Asia-Pacific-

  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • South East Asia
  • Rest of Asia Pacific

Latin America-

  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of Latin America

 Middle East & Africa-

  • GCC Countries
  • South Africa
  • Rest of Middle East and Africa

InsightAce Analytic follows a standard and comprehensive market research methodology focused on offering the most accurate and precise market insights. The methods followed for all our market research studies include three significant steps – primary research, secondary research, and data modeling and analysis - to derive the current market size and forecast it over the forecast period. In this study, these three steps were used iteratively to generate valid data points (minimum deviation), which were cross-validated through multiple approaches mentioned below in the data modeling section.

Through secondary research methods, information on the market under study, its peer, and the parent market was collected. This information was then entered into data models. The resulted data points and insights were then validated by primary participants.

Based on additional insights from these primary participants, more directional efforts were put into doing secondary research and optimize data models. This process was repeated till all data models used in the study produced similar results (with minimum deviation). This way, this iterative process was able to generate the most accurate market numbers and qualitative insights.

Secondary research

The secondary research sources that are typically mentioned to include, but are not limited to:

  • Company websites, financial reports, annual reports, investor presentations, broker reports, and SEC filings.
  • External and internal proprietary databases, regulatory databases, and relevant patent analysis
  • Statistical databases, National government documents, and market reports
  • Press releases, news articles, and webcasts specific to the companies operating in the market

The paid sources for secondary research like Factiva, OneSource, Hoovers, and Statista

Primary Research:

Primary research involves telephonic interviews, e-mail interactions, as well as face-to-face interviews for each market, category, segment, and subsegment across geographies

The contributors who typically take part in such a course include, but are not limited to: 

  • Industry participants: CEOs, CBO, CMO, VPs, marketing/ type managers, corporate strategy managers, and national sales managers, technical personnel, purchasing managers, resellers, and distributors.
  • Outside experts: Valuation experts, Investment bankers, research analysts specializing in specific markets
  • Key opinion leaders (KOLs) specializing in unique areas corresponding to various industry verticals
  • End-users: Vary mainly depending upon the market

Data Modeling and Analysis:

In the iterative process (mentioned above), data models received inputs from primary as well as secondary sources. But analysts working on these models were the key. They used their extensive knowledge and experience about industry and topic to make changes and fine-tuning these models as per the product/service under study.

The standard data models used while studying this market were the top-down and bottom-up approaches and the company shares analysis model. However, other methods were also used along with these – which were specific to the industry and product/service under study.

 

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AI in Waste Management and Recycling Market is expected to grow at a 20.8% CAGR during the forecast period for 2024-2031.

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