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Hazardous Waste Disposal Services
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Hazardous Waste Disposal Services Global Overview
Definition
Summary
Suppliers in this market consist of vertically integrated and specialty firms that perform disposal services for a wide range of buyers, including industrial firms and painting contractors. Items for disposal include acid, metals, oils, dyes, paints, rubber materials, herbicides, and other hazardous and inorganic waste materials.
This Report Includes:
- Chemical Detoxification Services (e.g., Wastewater Treatment)
- Acid Disposal
- Oil Disposal
- Paint Disposal
- Herbicide Disposal
Not in this Report:
- Medical Waste Disposal Services
- Remediation Services
Global Hazardous Waste Disposal Services Procurement Trends
Discover the top international trends affecting procurement in the global Hazardous Waste Disposal Services market.
Warning Trends
Tariffs could negatively impact the cleaning equipment and supplies sector
- The Trump Administration’s reciprocal tariffs, which apply general tariff rate increases to most leading US trade partners, are set to take effect on August 7, after the administration finalized the rates on August 1.
- According to CleanLink, increases in tariffs are expected to impact the cleaning equipment and supplies industry by raising the cost of manufacturing and, thus, the price of products. The tariff increase could also spark supply-chain disruptions, which could further put upward pressure on pricing if goods are in limited supply.
- China, a major exporter to the United States of many products in the cleaning equipment and supplies industry, faces a base tariff of 54.0%. Likewise, Germany, a major exporter of chemicals and cleaning products, and the rest of the European Union face a 15.0% tariff, which will raise the cost of imported cleaning supplies and manufacturers' operating costs, putting upward pressure on market prices.
- Canada and Mexico, major sources for a variety of cleaning equipment and supplies, will now face 35.0% and 25.0% tariff rates, respectively, for exports to the United States. These tariffs will make it more difficult for Mexican and Canadian suppliers to compete in the US market, driving up domestic prices and pressuring supply chains.
Neutral
Crude oil prices dip, but natural gas and fuel prices remain volatile in 2025
- Oil prices have been falling with the introduction of higher tariffs and the predicted decline in global demand. The OPEC+ group of countries also announced they would be unwinding production cuts and increasing their collective output target for May by 411,000 barrels per day.
- Trade wars, ongoing conflict between Hamas and Israel, and general unrest in the Middle East are causing uncertainty surrounding oil prices, which has led to volatility in prices. In the third week of May 2025, crude oil prices hit $63.67 per barrel, but volatility remains as geopolitical concerns remain.
- Natural gas prices rallied early in 2025 with colder-than-usual temperatures in the United States and high demand, topping out at $4.68/MMBtu in March. Prices have since fallen with the onset of trade wars and weakening demand projections to $3.64/MMBtu in the third week of May 2025.
- The national average of gasoline prices has been rising slightly due to refinery maintenance/outages and blending issues, hitting a national average of $3.15 per gallon in the third week of May 2025. However, gasoline futures have been volatile, falling due to fears of oversupply and deepening concerns about weakening demand with tariffs, but rising after trade deals.
Global Hazardous Waste Disposal Services Market - Suppliers by Region
| Country/Region | Number of Suppliers |
|---|---|
| #1 Europe | 5,415 |
| #2 China | 2,810 |
| #3 India | 2,290 |
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Geography Drilldown - US, Canada & Europe
Average Cost of Hazardous Waste Disposal Services
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2026 Market Pricing$0.00 to $XXX.XX
per 55-gallon drumCanada
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Average Price
Prices in the Hazardous Waste Disposal Services market range from $0.00 to $XXX.XX, depending on Type, Volume, Service Frequency and Location. For example, lower prices are associated with Paint disposal ($0.00 to $450), whereas higher prices are associated with Radioactive waste ($350 to $864).
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Hazardous Waste Disposal Services Category Price Trends
Pricing trends are indicated by the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) during a set period of time. For the Hazardous Waste Disposal Services market, prices in the US have declined -0.8% from 2022 to 2025. and --1.4% in Europe.
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Cost Analysis - Total Cost of Ownership for Hazardous Waste Disposal Services
Total cost of ownership is Medium in the Hazardous Waste Disposal Services market. The average cost of ownership differs depending on the contract but generally includes costs negotiated before the contract begins, costs billed during the contract period and unforeseen costs. For example, unforeseen costs in the form of Emergencies may raise the total cost of ownership unexpectedly.
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Transportation
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Fuel
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Emergencies
Buyer Power in Procurement Negotiations
In 2026, buyer power amounts to -1.1 in the United States. Buyer power is most positively impacted by Recent Developments. It is most negatively impacted by Recent Price Trend. Subscribers can access details on eight other factors that impact buyer power. Learn more
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Supply Chain Risk
The average level of supply chain risk is assessed as Medium, which has a negative impact on buyer power. The level of supply chain risk is affected by industry volatility, barriers to entry, competition, import penetration, regulation and industry financial risk. Buyers in this market can mitigate procurement and supply chain management risks by monitoring risk levels for individual first and second tier suppliers:
1st
Tier Suppliers
- Truck Manufacturers
- Fuel Dealers
- Industrial Machinery & Equipment Wholesalers
2nd
Tier Suppliers
- Automobile Engine & Parts Manufacturers
- Tire Manufacturers
- Petrochemical Manufacturers
- Material Handling Equipment Distributors
Biggest Hazardous Waste Disposal Services Suppliers in the US by Revenue
The largest Hazardous Waste Disposal Services vendors by revenue in the US are Casella Waste Systems, inc., Republic Services, Inc. and Waste Connections, Inc. Subscribers can sort and filter by market share concentration, profit level and other factors. Learn more
| Supplier | Operational Size | Headquarters | Number of Employees | Market Share (%) | Market Share Performance (3yr trend) | Total Revenue ($ million) | Profit Level (%) | Risk Level |
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| Perma-Fix Environmental Services Inc. | National | ATLANTA, GA | 251-500 | 10-15 | ||||
| Waste Management, Inc. | National | HOUSTON, TX | >10,000 | 15-20 | ||||
| Republic Services, Inc. | National | PHOENIX, AZ | >10,000 | 15-20 | ||||
| Waste Connections, Inc. | International | THE WOODLANDS, TX | 1,001-10,000 | 15-20 | ||||
| Heritage-Crystal Clean Inc. | National | Hoffman Estates | 1,001-10,000 | 15-20 | ||||
| Clean Harbors Inc. | International | NORWELL, MA | >10,000 | 5-10 | ||||
| Casella Waste Systems, inc. | International | RUTLAND, VT | 1,001-10,000 | 5-10 | ||||
| Veolia Environnement | Global | Aubervilliers, FR | >10,001 | < 5 | ||||
| Stericycle, Inc. | Global | BANNOCKBURN, IL | >10,000 | < 5 | ||||
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Profit Analysis
The average profit margin across vendors in the Hazardous Waste Disposal Services market is 6.8% and steady. Profit levels shift depending on suppliers' spend on wages, purchases and overhead. The highest cost component for vendors is Overhead. The cost trend for this component is rising, when considering movement between 2025 and 2026. To understand cost forecasts for 2027 and uncover the implications on profit, start your subscription. Learn more
Vendor & Supply Chain Analysis
Vendors in the market, on average, are considered to have a moderate level of risk, indicating that buyers may face some service disruptions due to vendor complications such as financial instability.
Market share concentration is moderate, indicating that the top vendors have some influence in the market and may be less competitive than smaller vendors. The moderate level of market share concentration works against buyers because it indicates that the top four suppliers hold primary pricing power.
The market has a moderate supply chain risk, mainly from volatile fuel costs. As a result, vendors may face fluctuations in operating costs.
The United States is a net importer of hazardous waste containers, meaning it imports more containers than it exports. Closer proximity to hazardous waste disposal providers may result in shorter lead times, reduced costs, and quality assurance.
Supplier Information
Perma-Fix Environmental Services Inc.
Perma-Fix Environmental Services, Inc. is a provider of environmental technology solutions to research institutions, commercial companies, public utilities, and governmental agencies. It organizes its business into two segments: the Treatment segment, which includes nuclear, low-level radioactive, mixed, Subscribe to learn more
Heritage-Crystal Clean Inc.
Heritage-Crystal Clean, Inc. is an environmental services provider in North America. It offers full-service parts cleaning, hazardous and non-hazardous bulk waste management, used oil collection, re-refining and lubricating base oil product sales, wastewater vacuum services, antifreeze collection, recycling,... Subscribe to learn more
Republic Services, Inc.
Republic Services, Inc. is a public company operating nationally in the real estate and rental and leasing, professional, scientific and technical services and administration, business support and waste management services sectors. The company's offerings include dumpster rental, total waste management & Subscribe to learn more
Waste Connections, Inc.
Waste Connections, Inc. is a public company operating internationally in the real estate and rental and leasing and administration, business support and waste management services sectors. The company's offerings include dumpster rental, water hauling & vacuum services, solid waste collection & disposal services,... Subscribe to learn more
Waste Management, Inc.
Waste Management, Inc. is a public company operating nationally in the real estate and rental and leasing, professional, scientific and technical services and administration, business support and waste management services sectors. The company's offerings include dumpster rental, total waste management & recycling,... Subscribe to learn more
Casella Waste Systems, inc.
Casella Waste Systems, inc. is a public company operating internationally in the professional, scientific and technical services and administration, business support and waste management services sectors. The company's offerings include total waste management & recycling, solid waste collection & disposal... Subscribe to learn more
Clean Harbors Inc.
Clean Harbors Inc. is a public company operating internationally in the manufacturing, real estate and rental and leasing, professional, scientific and technical services and administration, business support and waste management services sectors. The company's offerings include lubricating oils, dumpster Subscribe to learn more
Harsco Corporation
Enviri Corporation is a global environmental solutions company. It organizes its business into two reportable business segments: the Harsco Environmental segment, which provides global steel and metals industries on-site operational support and resource recovery services environmental services and repurposes... Subscribe to learn more
Stericycle, Inc.
Stericycle, Inc. is a public company operating globally in the administration, business support and waste management services sector. The company's offerings include hazardous waste disposal services, medical waste disposal services, waste incineration services, telephone answering services and document destruction... Subscribe to learn more
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Procurement Management KPIs for the Hazardous Waste Disposal Services Market
Managing vendor performance throughout the contract period is easier when tracking specific key performance indicators (KPIs). For example, buyers should monitor Average Response Time and Employee Training Rate. Buyers may experience better performance throughout their contracts if they establish service level agreements (SLAs) based on Schedule and other factors.
| KPI | Level of Importance (1-5) | Measurements | Key Considerations |
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| Average Response Time |
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Time to respond to outreach via email Time to respond to outreach via phone |
Buyers should assess how attentive suppliers are to buyer outreach in order to gauge whether the vendor is providing high-quality customer service. Buyers should weigh response times differently for email and phone contact, as well as the severity of the issue being presented to supplier. |
| Employee Training Rate |
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Frequency of retraining Typical training process for new employees |
Buyers should review the vendor's training policies to ensure that the employees providing services are knowledgeable on all regulations and processes. Vendors that are not collecting and disposing of hazardous material properly could lead to litigation against the buyer. |
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Questions to Ask During Procurement Negotiations
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Regulation
How have regulations been affecting your operations and prices in the past three years?
How do you communicate changes in regulations to your customers?
Supply Chain Risk
Do you source materials with a high exposure to market disruptions resulting from the coronavirus? How are you coping with these disruptions?
How diversified is your supplier base for inputs? Do you source from multiple suppliers in different global regions?
Service Performance
Can you provide a list of hazardous materials that will not be accepted at your facility?
Can you address how unknown hazardous material and mixed material will be handled?
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Hazardous Waste Disposal Services RFP Guidelines
What should my RFP include?
Organizational Overview
Buyers should describe their organization(s) and the scope of their operations.
Buyers should explain why they are seeking hazardous waste disposal services.
Statement Of Need
Buyers should provide information on the types of hazardous waste to be collected.
Buyers should advise of any special pickup requests.
Project Budget
Buyers should outline their maximum contract spend.
Buyers should stipulate payment terms.
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