Industry Statistics and Trends
Market size and recent performance (2015-2030)
Industry revenue has grown at a CAGR of 5.7 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated $654.0m in 2025.
Trends and Insights
Home renovations sustain long-term growth in the residential dumpster rental market
- Remodeling and renovation activity continues to anchor growth in the US dumpster rental industry, connecting robust home improvement spending with consistent demand for construction debris management. According to Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies (JCHS), homeowners and landlords spent $611.0 billion on improvements and repairs in 2022, up from $404.0 billion in 2019. Though spending has slightly moderated, annual totals remain above $600.0 billion—more than 50.0% higher than pre-pandemic levels.
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Source: IBISWorld
Industry outlook (2025-2030)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Trends and Insights
Environmental regulation and sustainability priorities will drive industry evolution
- Environmental regulation is expected to shape how the dumpster rental market operates over the next five years. Federal and state agencies are tightening landfill, recycling and emissions standards to meet climate goals, and those policies are creating both compliance pressure and growth opportunities for rental providers.
Biggest companies in the Dumpster Rental in the US
| Company | Market Share (%)
2025 | Revenue ($m)
2025 | Profit ($m)
2025 | Profit Margin (%)
2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Waste Management, Inc. | 96.2 | 16.1 | 16.7 | |
Republic Services Inc. | 61.8 | 12.7 | 20.6 |
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Products & Services Segmentation
Source: IBISWorld
Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Non-hazardous small containers, Non-hazardous large containers and Hazardous waste management equipment. Non-hazardous small containers is the largest segment of the Dumpster Rental in the US.
Trends and Insights
Non-hazardous small containers meet everyday residential and light commercial waste needs
- Non-hazardous small containers, typically between 2 and 20 yards, are used for household projects, small business cleanouts and light construction activity. They’re practical for managing moderate waste volumes and offer a cost-efficient solution for customers that prefer short-term service flexibility.
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Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
This industry rents dumpsters of varying sizes to residential and commercial customers. Dumpster rental companies typically deliver dumpsters to specific locations and pick them up at specified times. This industry does not include revenue generated from waste disposal activities even though most companies in this industry are vertically integrated and provide a whole range of waste management solutions.
What's included in this industry?
Products and services covered in the Dumpster Rental industry in the United States include Non-hazardous small containers, Non-hazardous large containers and Hazardous waste management equipment.Companies
Companies covered in the Dumpster Rental industry in the United States include Waste Management, Inc. and Republic Services Inc.Purchase this report to view all 2 major companies in this industry.
Related Terms
Related terms covered in the Dumpster Rental industry in the United States include environmental protection agency (epa), resource conservation and recovery act and vertical integration.Industry Code
NAICS 562111 - Dumpster Rental in the US
Performance
Get an indication of the industry's health through historical, current and forward-looking trends in the performance indicators that make or break businesses.
Analyst insights
Consistent renovation and infrastructure investment have sustained steady growth across the waste services market. Home remodeling, disaster recovery and government-funded pu...
In this chapter (4)
- Current Performance
- Outlook
- Volatility
- Life Cycle
Key metrics
- Annual Revenue, Recent Growth, Forecast, Revenue Volatility
- Number of Employees, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Employee
- Number of Businesses, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Business
- Total Profit, Profit Margin, Profit per Business
Charts
- Revenue, including historical (2015-2024) and forecast (2025-2030)
- Employees, including historical (2015-2024) and forecast (2025-2030)
- Businesses, including historical (2015-2024) and forecast (2025-2030)
- Profit, including historical (2015-2025)
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth
- Industry Life Cycle
Detailed analysis
- Trends in supply, demand and current events that are driving current industry performance
- Expected trends, economic factors and ongoing events that drive the industry's outlook
- Key success factors for businesses to overcome volatility
- How contribution to GDP, industry saturation, innovation, consolidation, and technology and systems influence the industry's life cycle phase.
Products and Markets
Learn about an industry's products and services, markets and trends in international trade.
Analyst insight
Tariffs on imported steel and aluminum have driven up dumpster production costs, squeezing operators' margins. With dumpsters and trucks heavily reliant on these materials, c...
In this chapter
- Products & Services
- Major Markets
Key metrics
- Largest market segment and value in 2025
- Product innovation level
Charts
- Products & services segmentation in 2025
- Major market segmentation in 2025
Detailed analysis
- Trends impacting the recent performance of the industry's various segments
- Innovations in the industry's product or service offering, specialization or delivery method
- Key factors that successful businesses consider in their offerings
- Buying segments and key trends influencing demand for industry products and services
Geographic Breakdown
Discover where business activity is most concentrated in an industry and the factors driving these trends to find opportunities and conduct regional benchmarking.
Analyst insights
Ongoing construction expansion and population growth are driving strong demand across the southeastern United States. Favorable weather, steady residential development and su...
In this chapter (1)
- Business Locations
Charts
- Share of revenue, establishment, wages and employment in each state
- Share of population compared to establishments in each region in 2025
Tables
- Number and share of establishments in each state in 2025
- Number and share of revenue each state accounts for in 2025
- Number and share of wages each state accounts for in 2025
- Number and share of employees in each state in 2025
Detailed analysis
- Geographic spread of the industry across North America, and trends associated with changes in the business landscape
- Key success factors for businesses to use location to their advantage
Competitive Forces
Get data and insights on what's driving competition in an industry and the challenges industry operators and new entrants may face, with analysis built around Porter's Five Forces framework.
Analyst insights
The quality of service offered is a crucial competitive factor in the Dumpster Rental industry. Clients who seek dumpster rentals depend on the industry to ensure punctual de...
In this chapter (4)
- Concentration
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer & Supplier Analysis
Key metrics
- Industry concentration level
- Industry competition level and trend
- Barriers to entry level and trend
- Substitutes level and trend
- Buyer power level and trend
- Supplier power level and trend
Charts
- Market share concentration among the top 4 suppliers from 2020-2025
- Supply chain including upstream supplying industries and downstream buying industries, flow chart
Detailed analysis
- Factors impacting the industry’s level of concentration, such as business distribution, new entrants, or merger and acquisition activity.
- Key success factors for businesses to manage the competitive environment of the industry.
- Challenges that potential industry entrants face such as legal, start-up costs, differentiation, labor/capital intensity and capital expenses.
- Key success factors for potential entrants to overcome barriers to entry.
- Competitive threats from potential substitutes for the industry’s own products and services.
- Key success factors for how successful businesses can compete with substitutes.
- Advantages that buyers have to keep favorable purchasing conditions.
- Advantages that suppliers have to maintain favorable selling conditions.
- Key success factors for how businesses can navigate buyer and supplier power.
Companies
Learn about the performance of the top companies in the industry.
Analyst insights
Major waste management businesses are advancing sustainability through electrification and emissions reduction. Transitioning to electric fleets supports cleaner operations b...
In this chapter
- Market Share Concentration
- Companies
- Company Spotlights
Charts
- Industry market share by company in 2021 through 2025
- Major companies in the industry, including market share, revenue, profit and profit margin in 2025
- Overview of Waste Management, Inc.'s performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2019 through 2025
- Overview of Republic Services Inc.'s performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2019 through 2025
Detailed analysis
- Description and key data for Waste Management, Inc., and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Republic Services Inc., and factors influencing its performance in the industry
External Environment
Understand the demographic, economic and regulatory factors that shape how businesses in an industry perform.
Analyst insights
Construction investment, fuel costs and home renovation activity remain critical external influences shaping sector performance. Rising industrial and residential constructio...
In this chapter
- External Drivers
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key metrics
- Regulation & policy level and trend
- Assistance level and trend
Charts
- Regulation & Policy historical data and forecast (2015-2030)
- Assistance historical data and forecast (2015-2030)
Detailed analysis
- Demographic and macroeconomic factors influencing the industry, including Regulation & Policy and Assistance
- Major types of regulations, regulatory bodies, industry standards or specific regulations impacting requirements for industry operators
- Key governmental and non-governmental groups or policies that may provide some relief for industry operators.
Financial Benchmarks
View average costs for industry operators and compare financial data against an industry's financial benchmarks over time.
Analyst insights
Rising disposal, fuel and labor costs are increasing operational pressure across service providers. Tight landfill capacity, high diesel prices and competitive wage markets a...
In this chapter
- Cost Structure
- Financial Ratios
- Key Ratios
Key metrics
- Profit margin, and how it compares to the sector-wide margin
- Average wages, and how it compares to the sector-wide average wage
- Largest cost component as a percentage of revenue
- Industry average ratios for days' receivables, industry coverage and debt-to-net-worth ratio
Charts
- Average industry operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2025
- Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2025
- Investment vs. share of economy
Data tables
- Industry Multiples (2018-2023)
- Industry Tax Structure (2018-2023)
- Income Statement (2018-2023)
- Balance Sheet (2018-2023)
- Liquidity Ratios (2018-2023)
- Coverage Ratios (2018-2023)
- Leverage Ratios (2018-2023)
- Operating Ratios (2018-2023)
- Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2015-2030)
- Revenue per Employee (2015-2030)
- Revenue per Enterprise (2015-2030)
- Employees per Establishment (2015-2030)
- Employees per Enterprise (2015-2030)
- Average Wage (2015-2030)
- Wages/Revenue (2015-2030)
- Establishments per Enterprise (2015-2030)
- IVA/Revenue (2015-2030)
- Imports/Demand (2015-2030)
- Exports/Revenue (2015-2030)
Detailed analysis
- Trends in the cost component for industry operators and their impact on industry costs and profitability
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2015-2030)
- IVA (2015-2030)
- Establishments (2015-2030)
- Enterprises (2015-2030)
- Employment (2015-2030)
- Exports (2015-2030)
- Imports (2015-2030)
- Wages (2015-2030)
Top Questions Answered
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What is the market size of the Dumpster Rental industry in the United States in 2025?
The market size of the Dumpster Rental industry in the United States is $654.0m in 2025.
How many businesses are there in the Dumpster Rental industry in the United States in 2025?
There are 351 businesses in the Dumpster Rental industry in the United States, which has grown at a CAGR of 4.5 % between 2020 and 2025.
How may import tariffs affect the Dumpster Rental industry in the United States?
The Dumpster Rental industry in the United States is unlikely to be materially impacted by import tariffs with imports accounting for a low share of industry revenue.
How may export tariffs affect the Dumpster Rental industry in the United States?
The Dumpster Rental industry in the United States is unlikely to be materially impacted by export tariffs with exports accounting for a low share of industry revenue.
Has the Dumpster Rental industry in the United States grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Dumpster Rental industry in the United States has been growing at a CAGR of 5.7 % between 2020 and 2025.
What is the forecast growth of the Dumpster Rental industry in the United States over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Dumpster Rental industry in the United States is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Dumpster Rental industry in the United States?
The biggest companies operating in the Dumpster Rental industry in the United States are Waste Management, Inc. and Republic Services Inc.
What does the Dumpster Rental industry in the United States include?
Non-hazardous small containers and Non-hazardous large containers are part of the Dumpster Rental industry in the United States.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Dumpster Rental industry in the United States?
The company holding the most market share in the Dumpster Rental industry in the United States is Waste Management, Inc..
How competitive is the Dumpster Rental industry in the United States?
The level of competition is high and steady in the Dumpster Rental industry in the United States.
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