The packaging waste recycling market will grow from USD 34.50 billion in 2025 to USD 52.16 billion by 2034, with a CAGR of 4.7% during this period. Growing awareness of environmental issues and strict rules like the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulations are driving this growth. With increasing concerns about the environment and stronger regulations, the industry is expanding quickly. As industries and governments push for more sustainable options, the market continues to grow steadily.
Top Companies in the Packaging Waste Recycling Market
- Veolia
- SUEZ (Recycling & Recovery)
- Waste Management (WM)
- Republic Services
- DS Smith Recycling
- Smurfit Kappa Recycling
- Paprec
- REMONDIS
- ALBA Group
- Biffa
- Indorama Ventures (recycling / rPET)
- Novelis
- Pratt Industries / Visy
- Plastipak
- EMR (European Metal Recycling)
Latest Announcements by Industry Leaders
- In July 2025, Oregon Department of Environmental Quality Recycling Program Manager, Arianne Sperry, expressed, “The expansion of recycling system depends on the speed of people who have the desire to experience changes. Oregon is now the first state that needs paper and packaging manufacturer to pay fees in a statewide waste prevention and recycling system.”
Recent Developments
- In June 2025, Greyparrot declared the development of Deepnest which is an AI-based waste intelligence system designed to provide brands direct admission to the recyclable products generated data.
- In May 2025, Oroville Flexible Packaging which is a plastic packaging company developed Oroflex which is a flexible packaging recycling system. It has helped in enhancing sustainable goals and operational efficacy.
