United States
US NAICS 56292|Statistics

Recycling Facilities in the US - Number of Businesses (2021-2031)

There are xx businesses in the Recycling Facilities industry in the US, which is expected to grow at xx% over the next five years. Recycling facilities separate and sort recyclable materials like paper, plastic and glass from waste streams. These facilities also sort commingled recyclable materials into distinct categories and refine goods into recycled commodities, such as converting plastic bottles into raw plastic and selling recycled materials to manufacturers and wholesalers. This industry doesn't include government bodies that directly provide these services to the public.

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Number of Businesses

Total value (#) and annual change from 2012 – 2030.

Revenue

$XX
2021-2026 XX%
2026-2031 XX%

Employees

XX
2021-2026 XX%
2026-2031 XX%

Businesses

XX
2021-2026 XX%
2026-2031 XX%

Profit

$XX
2021-2026 XX%

Profit Margin

XX%
2021-2026 XX%

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many businesses are there in the Recycling Facilities in the US in 2026?

There is 1,029 Recycling Facilities in the US businesses as of 2026, an increase of 0.3% from 2025.

Has the number of Recycling Facilities in the US businesses grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The number of Recycling Facilities in the US businesses has grown 0.6% per year on average over the five years between 2021 and 2026.

What is forecast business growth of Recycling Facilities in the US over the next 5 years?

See our full analysis of the Recycling Facilities in the US to understand if the mumber of bussinesses is expected to grow or decline over the next five years.

What companies have the highest market share in the Recycling Facilities in the US?

The Recycling Facilities in the US has low market share concentration and the largest business is Waste Management, Inc..

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