Urban Composting Services Market
Urban Composting Services Market Forecasts to 2032 – Global Analysis By Service Type (Residential Composting Services, Commercial Composting Services, Municipal Composting Programs and Institutional Composting), Composting Method, Waste Type, Collection Type, End User and By Geography
According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Urban Composting Services Market is accounted for $1.7 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach $2.7 billion by 2032 growing at a CAGR of 6.8% during the forecast period. Urban composting services are organized solutions designed to help city residents manage organic waste sustainably. These services collect food scraps, yard trimmings, and other biodegradable materials from households, businesses, and institutions, transforming them into nutrient-rich compost. By diverting waste from landfills, they reduce greenhouse gas emissions and support healthier urban environments. Tailored for densely populated areas with limited space, urban composting services often operate through subscription models, drop-off points, or community hubs. They promote eco-friendly practices, strengthen local food systems, and encourage residents to actively participate in building greener, more resilient cities
Market Dynamics:
Driver:
Rising Urban Waste Generation
The rapid pace of urbanization has led to significant increases in organic waste generation, driving demand for urban composting services. Cities produce large volumes of food scraps, yard trimmings, and biodegradable materials daily, creating a pressing need for sustainable waste management solutions. Composting services help divert this waste from landfills, reducing methane emissions and environmental hazards. By transforming waste into nutrient-rich compost, these services support urban agriculture and green initiatives, making rising waste generation a key driver of market growth.
Restraint:
High Operational Costs
High operational costs remain a major restraint for the urban composting services market. Collecting, segregating, and processing organic waste requires significant investment in infrastructure, logistics, and skilled labor. Additionally, maintaining facilities, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, and deploying advanced composting technologies add to expenses. These costs often translate into higher service fees, limiting affordability for households and small businesses. Without subsidies or government support, the financial burden can hinder widespread adoption, slowing the pace of market expansion in cost-sensitive regions.
Opportunity:
Government Sustainability Initiatives
Government sustainability initiatives present a strong opportunity for urban composting services. Policies promoting circular economy practices, waste reduction, and eco-friendly urban development encourage adoption of composting solutions. Subsidies, tax incentives, and awareness campaigns further support service providers and consumers. Municipal partnerships and integration into city waste management systems enhance scalability and efficiency. As governments worldwide prioritize climate action and landfill diversion, urban composting services benefit from institutional backing, positioning them as essential contributors to sustainable urban living.
Threat:
Quality Control Issues
Quality control issues pose a significant threat to the urban composting services market. Variability in waste streams, improper segregation, and contamination can compromise compost quality, reducing its effectiveness and marketability. Inconsistent standards may erode consumer trust and limit adoption by agricultural or landscaping sectors. Ensuring reliable, nutrient-rich compost requires strict monitoring, advanced processing technologies, and vendor training. Failure to maintain quality can lead to reputational risks and regulatory challenges, making quality assurance a critical factor for long-term market sustainability.
Covid-19 Impact:
The Covid-19 pandemic had mixed effects on urban composting services. Lockdowns and disruptions in waste collection initially hindered operations, while safety concerns limited participation. However, the crisis also heightened awareness of sustainability and local resilience. With more people cooking at home, organic waste volumes increased, creating opportunities for composting services. Digital platforms and subscription models gained traction as consumers sought eco-friendly solutions.
The anaerobic digestion segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period
The anaerobic digestion segment is expected to account for the largest market share during the forecast period, as this method efficiently processes organic waste into biogas and nutrient-rich digestate, offering dual benefits of renewable energy generation and compost production. Its scalability and ability to handle large volumes of urban waste make it highly suitable for densely populated areas. Growing investments in renewable energy and waste-to-energy projects further strengthen its adoption, positioning anaerobic digestion as the dominant segment.
The educational institutions segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period
Over the forecast period, the educational institutions segment is predicted to witness the highest growth rate, because schools, colleges, and universities generate substantial organic waste from cafeterias and hostels, making them ideal adopters of composting programs. Increasing emphasis on sustainability education and eco-friendly campus initiatives drives demand for composting services. Institutions also serve as awareness hubs, teaching students the importance of waste management and environmental stewardship. Their role in shaping future generations amplifies impact, making this segment a key growth driver.
Region with largest share:
During the forecast period, the Asia Pacific region is expected to hold the largest market share, due to rapid urbanization, population growth, and rising waste volumes in countries like India, China, and Japan drive demand for sustainable solutions. Government initiatives promoting waste segregation and eco-friendly practices further support adoption. Expanding infrastructure and community participation enhance scalability. With strong cultural emphasis on resource efficiency and growing awareness of climate change, Asia Pacific is positioned as the leading region in market share.
Region with highest CAGR:
Over the forecast period, the North America region is anticipated to exhibit the highest CAGR, owing to region’s strong regulatory frameworks, advanced waste management infrastructure, and widespread environmental awareness fuel rapid growth. Consumers increasingly demand sustainable solutions, while municipalities integrate composting into city waste systems. Rising adoption of subscription-based models and mobile applications enhances accessibility. With robust innovation in composting technologies and growing emphasis on reducing landfill dependency, North America is set to lead in growth momentum during the forecast period.
Key players in the market
Some of the key players in Urban Composting Services Market include Waste Management, Inc., Urban Biologist Bali, Veolia Environnement S.A., Waste Concern, Ecompost (Tech), SUEZ, Riteways, Biolan Oy, Recology Inc., Green Techno Services, Daily Dump, Renewi plc, CompostUSA, Organics Management, and Casella Waste Systems, Inc.
Key Developments:
In October 2025, TotalEnergies and Veolia have signed a memorandum of understanding to deepen their partnership in the energy transition and circular economy. Their collaboration will leverage Veolia’s strengths in water‐resource management and waste‐stream recovery alongside TotalEnergies’ expertise in methane-emission measurement and low-carbon energy supply.
In June 2025, Veolia Environnement S.A. and Agence Française de Développement (AFD) have formed a three-year strategic partnership to advance environmental services across Latin America, Central Asia, the Balkans, Africa, and the Middle East. Their collaboration focuses on water and sanitation, waste management, and energy sectors, aiming to reduce water-access inequalities, improve waste governance, foster circular-economy solutions, and decarbonize district-heating networks.
Service Types Covered:
• Residential Composting Services
• Commercial Composting Services
• Municipal Composting Programs
• Community-Based Composting
• Institutional Composting
Composting Methods Covered:
• Aerobic Composting
• Anaerobic Digestion
• Vermicomposting
• In-vessel Composting
• Windrow Composting
Waste Types Covered:
• Food Waste
• Yard Waste
• Organic Industrial Waste
• Mixed Municipal Waste
Collection Types Covered:
• Door-to-Door Collection
• Drop-off Collection
• Community Bin Collection
End Users Covered:
• Households
• Restaurants & Food Service Providers
• Educational Institutions
• Government & Municipal Bodies
Regions Covered:
• North America
o US
o Canada
o Mexico
• Europe
o Germany
o UK
o Italy
o France
o Spain
o Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
o Japan
o China
o India
o Australia
o New Zealand
o South Korea
o Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
o Argentina
o Brazil
o Chile
o Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
o Saudi Arabia
o UAE
o Qatar
o South Africa
o Rest of Middle East & Africa
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Table of Contents
1 Executive Summary
2 Preface
2.1 Abstract
2.2 Stake Holders
2.3 Research Scope
2.4 Research Methodology
2.4.1 Data Mining
2.4.2 Data Analysis
2.4.3 Data Validation
2.4.4 Research Approach
2.5 Research Sources
2.5.1 Primary Research Sources
2.5.2 Secondary Research Sources
2.5.3 Assumptions
3 Market Trend Analysis
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Drivers
3.3 Restraints
3.4 Opportunities
3.5 Threats
3.6 End User Analysis
3.7 Emerging Markets
3.8 Impact of Covid-19
4 Porters Five Force Analysis
4.1 Bargaining power of suppliers
4.2 Bargaining power of buyers
4.3 Threat of substitutes
4.4 Threat of new entrants
4.5 Competitive rivalry
5 Global Urban Composting Services Market, By Service Type
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Residential Composting Services
5.3 Commercial Composting Services
5.4 Municipal Composting Programs
5.5 Community-Based Composting
5.6 Institutional Composting
6 Global Urban Composting Services Market, By Composting Method
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Aerobic Composting
6.3 Anaerobic Digestion
6.4 Vermicomposting
6.5 In-vessel Composting
6.6 Windrow Composting
7 Global Urban Composting Services Market, By Waste Type
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Food Waste
7.3 Yard Waste
7.4 Organic Industrial Waste
7.5 Mixed Municipal Waste
8 Global Urban Composting Services Market, By Collection Type
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Door-to-Door Collection
8.3 Drop-off Collection
8.4 Community Bin Collection
9 Global Urban Composting Services Market, By End User
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Households
9.3 Restaurants & Food Service Providers
9.4 Educational Institutions
9.5 Government & Municipal Bodies
10 Global Urban Composting Services Market, By Geography
10.1 Introduction
10.2 North America
10.2.1 US
10.2.2 Canada
10.2.3 Mexico
10.3 Europe
10.3.1 Germany
10.3.2 UK
10.3.3 Italy
10.3.4 France
10.3.5 Spain
10.3.6 Rest of Europe
10.4 Asia Pacific
10.4.1 Japan
10.4.2 China
10.4.3 India
10.4.4 Australia
10.4.5 New Zealand
10.4.6 South Korea
10.4.7 Rest of Asia Pacific
10.5 South America
10.5.1 Argentina
10.5.2 Brazil
10.5.3 Chile
10.5.4 Rest of South America
10.6 Middle East & Africa
10.6.1 Saudi Arabia
10.6.2 UAE
10.6.3 Qatar
10.6.4 South Africa
10.6.5 Rest of Middle East & Africa
11 Key Developments
11.1 Agreements, Partnerships, Collaborations and Joint Ventures
11.2 Acquisitions & Mergers
11.3 New Product Launch
11.4 Expansions
11.5 Other Key Strategies
12 Company Profiling
12.1 Waste Management, Inc.
12.2 Urban Biologist Bali
12.3 Veolia Environnement S.A.
12.4 Waste Concern
12.5 Ecompost (Tech)
12.6 SUEZ
12.7 Riteways
12.8 Biolan Oy
12.9 Recology Inc.
12.10 Green Techno Services
12.11 Daily Dump
12.12 Renewi plc
12.13 CompostUSA
12.14 Organics Management
12.15 Casella Waste Systems, Inc.
List of Tables
1 Global Urban Composting Services Market Outlook, By Region (2024-2032) ($MN)
2 Global Urban Composting Services Market Outlook, By Service Type (2024-2032) ($MN)
3 Global Urban Composting Services Market Outlook, By Residential Composting Services (2024-2032) ($MN)
4 Global Urban Composting Services Market Outlook, By Commercial Composting Services (2024-2032) ($MN)
5 Global Urban Composting Services Market Outlook, By Municipal Composting Programs (2024-2032) ($MN)
6 Global Urban Composting Services Market Outlook, By Community-Based Composting (2024-2032) ($MN)
7 Global Urban Composting Services Market Outlook, By Institutional Composting (2024-2032) ($MN)
8 Global Urban Composting Services Market Outlook, By Composting Method (2024-2032) ($MN)
9 Global Urban Composting Services Market Outlook, By Aerobic Composting (2024-2032) ($MN)
10 Global Urban Composting Services Market Outlook, By Anaerobic Digestion (2024-2032) ($MN)
11 Global Urban Composting Services Market Outlook, By Vermicomposting (2024-2032) ($MN)
12 Global Urban Composting Services Market Outlook, By In-vessel Composting (2024-2032) ($MN)
13 Global Urban Composting Services Market Outlook, By Windrow Composting (2024-2032) ($MN)
14 Global Urban Composting Services Market Outlook, By Waste Type (2024-2032) ($MN)
15 Global Urban Composting Services Market Outlook, By Food Waste (2024-2032) ($MN)
16 Global Urban Composting Services Market Outlook, By Yard Waste (2024-2032) ($MN)
17 Global Urban Composting Services Market Outlook, By Organic Industrial Waste (2024-2032) ($MN)
18 Global Urban Composting Services Market Outlook, By Mixed Municipal Waste (2024-2032) ($MN)
19 Global Urban Composting Services Market Outlook, By Collection Type (2024-2032) ($MN)
20 Global Urban Composting Services Market Outlook, By Door-to-Door Collection (2024-2032) ($MN)
21 Global Urban Composting Services Market Outlook, By Drop-off Collection (2024-2032) ($MN)
22 Global Urban Composting Services Market Outlook, By Community Bin Collection (2024-2032) ($MN)
23 Global Urban Composting Services Market Outlook, By End User (2024-2032) ($MN)
24 Global Urban Composting Services Market Outlook, By Households (2024-2032) ($MN)
25 Global Urban Composting Services Market Outlook, By Restaurants & Food Service Providers (2024-2032) ($MN)
26 Global Urban Composting Services Market Outlook, By Educational Institutions (2024-2032) ($MN)
27 Global Urban Composting Services Market Outlook, By Government & Municipal Bodies (2024-2032) ($MN)
Note: Tables for North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East & Africa Regions are also represented in the same manner as above.
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