Australia Medical Waste Management Market 2024 – Market Size & Segments Analysis, Industry Trends, Manufacturers Analysis, Opportunities and Forecast 2034

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Medical waste management encompasses the processes involved in the handling, treatment, and disposal of waste generated by healthcare facilities and associated sectors. This type of waste includes materials that are contaminated or potentially hazardous due to their association with medical procedures, diagnostic tests, and treatment activities. Proper management is crucial to protect public health and the environment from potential risks associated with medical waste. The medical waste management market in Australia is a critical component of the country’s healthcare infrastructure. As healthcare facilities continue to expand and diversify, so too does the need for efficient and compliant waste management systems. Medical waste, often hazardous, requires stringent handling, treatment, and disposal processes to mitigate environmental and public health risks.

The Australia medical waste management market is anticipated to reach USD XXX.X million by 2034 from USD XXX.X million in 2023, at a CAGR of XX.X% during the forecast period 2024-2034.


The growth is driven by several factors, including an aging population, increased healthcare spending, and the rise in chronic diseases, all contributing to higher medical waste generation. Additionally, advancements in medical technology and the increasing adoption of single-use medical devices further escalate the volume of waste produced, which is expected to further boost the market growth in the country during the forecast period.

Growth Drivers:

For the medical waste management market in Australia, the key factors encouraging growth is the increasing investment in healthcare facilities and services. For instance, based on the data from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW), Australia spent approximately AUD 241.3 billion on health in 2021-2022, which is AUD 9,365 per capita. This represents a 6% increase from the previous year, adjusted for inflation, and is higher than the decade average of 3.4%. Higher funding in the health care facilities such as hospitals, clinics and research institutions means production of large volumes of medical waste. Increased utilization and adoption of better medical technologies and effective treatments results in more waste production which requires proper disposal.

Relevant rules as well as documented regulations and guidelines developed by Australian authorities are very helpful for safe and non-violation medical waste management. The Australian Government launched the Sustainable Healthcare Module to encourage sustainability and compliance health services, which forced healthcare providers to maintain enhanced waste management standards. However, there is the National Waste Policy Action Plan that was developed in 2019 that has very high standards when it comes to handling and disposal of medical waste. Such regulations apply to the healthcare institutions and there will be increased emphasis on waste handling to meet the provisions of these regulations and reduce the associated risks.

Increased awareness of the general public regarding environmental conservation, and the effects of medical waste on the environment affects the market. There is an increasing focus on information concerning the environmental impact of medical waste and its disposal especially through recycling and waste minimization. As a result of public and government concern for the environment, there is growing pressure for healthcare facilities to adopt environmentally sustainable disposal methods. For instance, according to the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care, around a third of all Australian hospitals are part of the Global Green and Healthy Hospitals (GGHH) network and are actively working on a range of more than 10 sustainability goal areas, such as energy, waste, leadership, procurement, and others. Such a trend contributes to the development of innovations in the treatment of wastes and promotes allocation of resources in environmentally sound practices.

Australia Medical Waste Management Segmentation:

By Waste Type:

·         Hazardous Waste

o   Infectious & Pathological Waste

o   Pharmaceutical Waste

o   Sharp Waste

o   Others

·         Non-hazardous Waste

By Services:

·         Collection, Transportation & Storage Services

·         Treatment & Disposal Services

·         Recycling Services

·         Other Services

By Treatment Method:

·         Incineration

·         Autoclave / Steam

·         Chemical / Mechanical

·         Microwave

·         Irradiation

By Treatment Site:

·         Off-Site

·         On-Site

Australia Medical Waste Management Market by Waste Type Review:

Based on the waste type, the Australia medical waste management market is segmented into two segments including hazardous waste which is further sub-segmented into infectious & pathological waste, pharmaceutical waste, sharp waste, and others. On the basis of waste type, the non-hazardous waste segment is expected to dominate the market in terms of market share, while the hazardous waste segment is predicted to grow at the highest rate in terms of CAGR during the forecast period.


Australia Medical Waste Management Market by Services Review:

Based on the services, the market is segmented into collection, transportation & storage services, treatment & disposal services, recycling services, and other services. On the basis of services, the treatment & disposal services segment is expected to be the largest in terms of market share, while the recycling services segment is predicted to grow at the highest rate in terms of CAGR during the forecast period.

Australia Medical Waste Management Market by Treatment Method Review:

Based on the treatment method, the market is segmented into incineration, autoclave / steam, chemical / mechanical, microwave, and irradiation. On the basis of treatment method, the incineration segment is expected to be the largest in terms of market share, while the autoclave / steam segment is predicted to grow at the highest rate in terms of CAGR during the forecast period.

Australia Medical Waste Management Market by Treatment Site Review:

Based on the treatment site, the market is segmented into off-site, and on-site. On the basis of treatment site, the off-site segment is expected to be the largest in terms of market share, while the on-site segment is predicted to grow at the highest rate in terms of CAGR during the forecast period.

Country Outlook:

Australia's medical waste management market is characterized by its complexity and the strict regulatory environment governing the sector. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the healthcare and social assistance sector is the largest employer in the country, comprising over 15% of the total workforce. There are now over 1.7 million people working in Health Care and Social Assistance in Australia, of which 30 per cent are working in hospitals. With the expansion of healthcare services, the volume of medical waste generated has increased exponentially, driving the demand for specialized waste management services in the country.

Key Companies in Australia Medical Waste Management Market:

The research report offers a competitive analysis of prominent companies operating in the Australia medical waste management market. Some of the leading players profiled in the market research report include:

·         REMONDIS

·         Cleanway

·         Veolia

·         Med-X Solutions

·         Cleanaway Daniels

·         Nationwide Waste Solutions Pty Ltd. 

·         Ace Waste

·         Other Player’s

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