Industry Analysis & Industry Trends
Over the past five years, strong demand from local authorities for municipal waste collection services through contracts with private collection companies has contributed to strong industry growth in recent years. As more local governments outsource refuse collection services, revenue and services within the industry continue to grow. Government policies are also driving industry growth. A greater focus on recycling programs, and the expansion of these policies into newly regionalised areas, has increased the need for solid waste collection and recyclable waste collection by industry firms... purchase to read more
Industry Report - Industry SWOT Analysis Chapter
The industry is in the growth phase of its life cycle due to strong industry revenue and value added growth; large increases in enterprise and employment levels; and steady growth in solid waste volumes in recent years. Greater government and EPA requirements for recycling programs and volumes within the household and commercial sectors have also contributed to industry growth in the five years through 2017-18.
Industry revenue has increased strongly in the five years through 2012-13 at an estimated annualised 6.7%. Steady demand growth through greater solid waste volumes, as well as stable pricing increases, has largely driven this growth. Strong population growth, as well as improving economic conditions, has contributed to high solid waste volumes, which benefits the industry... purchase to read more