Garbage Truck Market Size, Share, Growth, And Industry Analysis, By Type (Front Loaders, Rear Loaders, Side Loaders), By Application (Urban Garbage Treatment, Building and Mining industry, Others), Regional Forecast From 2025 To 2034

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GARBAGE TRUCK MARKET OVERVIEW

The global Garbage Truck Market size stood at USD 8.51 billion in 2025, growing further to USD 14.03 billion by 2034 at an estimated CAGR of 5.72% from 2025 to 2034.

The United States Garbage Truck Market size is projected at USD 2.85252 billion in 2025, the Europe Garbage Truck Market size is projected at USD 2.8202 billion in 2025, and the China Garbage Truck Market size is projected at USD 1.27526 billion in 2025.

The global COVID-19 pandemic has been unprecedented and staggering, with garbage truck market experiencing higher-than-anticipated demand across all regions compared to pre-pandemic levels. The sudden rise in CAGR is attributable to the market's growth and demand returning to pre-pandemic levels once the pandemic is over. 

A garbage truck, also known as a trash truck or a dustbin lorry, is a specially constructed vehicle that collects and transports municipal solid waste (MSW) from residential and business areas to a landfill or recycling facility. They have hydraulic systems that lift and compress waste into the storage compartment of the vehicle. The compactor reduces rubbish volume, enabling for more waste to be collected on a single route. In addition, the truck usually features a separate compartment for recycling goods such paper, cardboard, plastics, and metals.

Garbage trucks are classified into three types: front-loaders, rear-loaders, and side-loaders. Front-loaders are often utilised in business settings, whilst rear-loaders and side-loaders are typically used in household settings. To limit emissions, some trucks utilise diesel engines, while others use compressed natural gas (CNG) or other alternative fuels. The garbage truck market is expected to grow in the coming years due to rapid urbanisation and rising demand for sustainable waste management.

KEY FINDINGS

COVID-19 IMPACT

Pandemic Increased the Demand for Market

There has been an increase in the production of waste from homes as a result of lockdowns and restrictions forcing more people to stay at home. As a result, there has been an increase in the need for services like waste management. To lessen the gamble of Coronavirus transmission, many waste administration organizations have moved towards contactless waste assortment techniques, like computerized assortment frameworks. As a result, demand for automated garbage trucks has grown. The pandemic has made people more aware of how important sanitation and hygiene are, which has made it more important to buy these trucks that have sanitation features like disinfection systems built in. As a result, there has been a substantial increase in demand for market f as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

LATEST TRENDS

Growing Demand for Electric Garbage Trucks to Fuel Market Growth

The growing demand for electric garbage trucks is one of the most recent trends in the garbage truck market, driven by the need to reduce emissions and enhance air quality. Several businesses have created electric trucks with high-capacity batteries and advanced charging systems, which offer significant energy efficiency and lower maintenance costs over typical diesel-powered trucks. Another trend is the use of modern technologies, such as telemetry and automation. Garbage collection firms can use these technology to manage and monitor their fleets in real time, optimize routes and timetables, and increase overall operational efficiency. Automation technology like robotic arms and sensors can help increase the safety and dependability of waste collecting operations.

• Electric & zero-emission pilots: Clean-transport groups report ~270 BEV/refuse trucks deployed in early U.S. deployments to 2022–2023.

• Natural gas prevalence: Industry data show >17,000 refuse/recycling trucks operating on natural gas in the U.S., representing a substantial share of alternative-fuel fleets.

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GARBAGE TRUCK MARKET SEGMENTATION

By Type Analysis

According to type, the market can be segmented into front loaders, rear loaders, side loaders.

By Application Analysis

Based on application, the market can be divided into urban garbage treatment, building and mining industry, others.

DRIVING FACTORS

Growing Demand for Sustainable Waste Management Solutions to Stimulate Market Growth

There is a growing demand for eco-friendly and sustainable waste management solutions, which is driving the development of new types of trash trucks such as hybrid and hydrogen-powered trucks. These vehicles offer lower emissions and reduced environmental impact, making them a more sustainable choice for waste collection. Overall, the market is expected to continue to evolve and grow in the coming years as the world focuses on environmental sustainability and efficient waste management solutions.

Rapid Urbanisation to Boost Market Demand

As more people relocate to cities, the amount of waste produced rises. This increases the demand for these trucks to collect and carry rubbish to landfills. Governments all across the world are enforcing stringent garbage disposal and management requirements. To comply with these restrictions, specialized waste trucks must be used. To improve trash management and reduce environmental effect, governments and corporate organizations are investing in waste management infrastructure. All these benefits will boost garbage truck market growth.

• Rising waste volumes: World Bank / UNEP estimate ~2.1 billion tonnes municipal waste (2020–2023 baseline) with a projected rise toward ~3.8 billion tonnes by 2050, increasing vehicle demand.

• Policy & circular economy targets: EU recycling reached 48% of municipal waste (2023), driving investments in separate-collection fleets (side-loaders, split bodied vehicles).

RESTRAINING FACTORS

Increasing Use of Built-In Rechargeable Batteries to Restrict Market Growth

Garbage trucks are costly to manufacture and purchase. This high initial cost can be a significant barrier to entry for new market participants and may limit the growth potential of existing market participants. These trucks must be serviced on a regular basis to stay in good functioning order. This maintenance can be expensive and time-consuming, and it may also necessitate the use of specialized expertise and equipment.

• High operating cost: EU study models collection-vehicle operating costs at ~€46.2/hour for certain collection truck types, pressuring municipal budgets.

• Technical limits of zero-emission tech: Demonstrations (California pilot) with 3 electric refuse trucks logged ~5,400 miles combined, saving ~2,485 diesel gallon equivalents, showing benefits but limited scale so far.

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GARBAGE TRUCK MARKET REGIONAL INSIGHTS

Rising Environmental Concerns in North America Anticipated to Boost Market Expansion

North America holds the leading position in garbage truck market share due to the presence of significant manufacturers, environmental concerns and rising urbanization, which has raised the need for waste management solutions. Environmental regulations and a growing demand for environmentally friendly waste management solutions are responsible for the market's expansion.

KEY INDUSTRY PLAYERS

Adoption Innovative Strategies by Key Players Influencing Market Growth

Prominent market players are making collaborative efforts by partnering with other companies to stay ahead of the competition. Many companies are also investing in new product launches to expand their product portfolio.

The top key players in the market are Superior Pak, Bucher Municipal, Volvo, Papas, FAUN Zoeller, Russ Engineering Pty Ltd, Dennis Eagle, Heil Co, Manco Engineering Australia, McNeilus, New Wa, ORH Truck Solution, Labrie, EZ Pack. The strategies to develop new technologies, capital investment in R&D, improve product quality, acquisitions, mergers, and compete for the market competition help them to perpetuate their position and value in the market. Besides, collaboration with other companies & extensive possession over market shares by the key players stimulates market demand.

• Haul-All Equipment: Manufactures municipal side-load trucks and containers; company lists dozens of container and truck models for North American parks & municipal use.

• New Way Trucks: Family-run U.S. OEM founded in 1971, operating manufacturing facilities in Iowa and Mississippi.

List of Top Garbage Truck Companies

• Haul-All Equipment
• New Way Trucks
• ZOOMLION
• Fujian Longma sanitation
• McNeilus
• Chengli Group
• Curbtender
• Kirchhoff Group
• EZ Pack
• Infore Enviro
• Heil Environmental
• XCMG Machinery
• Labrie Enviroquip Group

REPORT COVERAGE

This report examines an understanding of the garbage truck market’s size, share, and growth rate, segmentation by type, application, key players, and previous and current market scenarios. The report also collects the market’s precise data and forecasts by market experts. Also, it describes the study of this industry’s financial performance, investments, growth, innovation marks, and new product launches by the top companies and offers deep insights into the current market structure, competitive analysis based on key players, key driving forces, and restraints that affect the demand for growth, opportunities, and risks.

Furthermore, the post-COVID-19 pandemic’s effects on international market restrictions and a deep understanding of how the industry will recover, and strategies are also stated in the report. The competitive landscape has also been examined in detail to provide clarification of the competitive landscape.

This report also discloses the research based on methodologies that define price trend analysis of target companies, collection of data, statistics, target competitors, import-export, information, and previous years’ records based on market sales. Moreover, all the significant factors which influence the market such as small or medium business industry, macro-economic indicators, value chain analysis, and demand-side dynamics, with all the major business players have been explained in detail. This analysis is subject to modification if the key players and feasible analysis of market dynamics change.