India Construction Demolition Waste Recycling Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Material (Concrete and Gravel, Bricks and Ceramics, Asphalt and Tar, Timber and Wood Products, Metals, and Others), By Source (Demolition, Construction, and Renovation), By Service (Disposal and Collection), and India Construction Demolition Waste Recycling Market, Insight, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

India Construction Demolition Waste Recycling Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• India Construction Demolition Waste Recycling Market Size 2024: USD 246.09 Million
• India Construction Demolition Waste Recycling Market Size 2035: USD 1327.25 Million
• India Construction Demolition Waste Recycling Market CAGR: 4.06%
• India Construction Demolition Waste Recycling Market Segments: Material, Source, and Service

Construction and demolition (C&D) waste recycling refers to gathering, sorting, and processing materials from building, fixing up, or tearing down structures. This includes things like concrete, bricks, metal, wood, glass, asphalt, and plastic, which are then reused instead of thrown away. Recycling turns waste into reusable materials and aggregates instead of throwing debris away in landfills. These recycled materials are commonly used in road construction, pavement base layers, backfilling, landscaping, embankments, and new building projects. This process helps support sustainable development, cuts down on environmental pollution, saves natural resources, and encourages circular economy practices.

Government programs like the Swachh Bharat Mission and the Smart Cities Mission are supporting better waste management. They’re encouraging the setup of construction and demolition waste recycling plants in big cities. Big infrastructure projects are now more often expected to use recycled aggregates and secondary raw materials in their construction work, which is pushing up the need for processed waste. State-level rules that require recycled materials in public construction projects are helping the market grow. The increasing focus on circular economy principles is speeding up its adoption in India.

The Nashik Municipal Corporation set up a construction and demolition (C&D) waste recycling plant in Pathardi, on the outskirts of Nashik, to process construction debris and convert it into reusable materials. This development supported sustainable waste management practices and strengthened the growing C&D waste recycling infrastructure in India. The initiative aligned with broader efforts to recycle construction and demolition waste instead of disposing of it in landfills, thereby reducing environmental impact and promoting resource efficiency.

Market Dynamics of the India Construction Demolition Waste Recycling Market:

India government is implementing strict regulations promoting recycling and sustainable waste management within construction activities. Policies mandating the reuse of building materials and the establishment of recycling facilities are propelling the market forward. This governmental support directly fosters increased recycling rates and drives investment in advanced processing technologies. The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI), robotics, and the Internet of Things (IoT) in waste sorting and processing has significantly improved efficiency and accuracy. AI-powered robots can identify and separate materials like concrete, wood, and metals with precision, enhancing output quality. These innovations optimize recycling operations, reduce manual labour, and expand market scalability.

Recycling construction and demolition (C&D) waste runs into some tough issues like steep upfront costs, contractors not being well informed, poor sorting of materials right from the start, no clear quality standards for recycled stuff, and problems with collecting, moving, and handling the waste properly.

Governments are working with private companies to build big recycling centers, especially in cities where there’s a lot of construction going on. Working together like this is really important for building better waste management systems that can handle different kinds of waste all at once. A big trend now is using circular construction models, where materials taken from demolition sites are reused in new building projects. This closed-loop system cuts down waste and reduces the need for virgin raw materials. Builders and contractors are now adding sustainability metrics to their project planning, and this has led to more demand for certified recycled materials.

Market Segmentation

The India construction demolition waste recycling market share is classified into material, source, and service.

By Material:

The India Construction Demolition Waste Recycling Market Size is divided by material into concrete and gravel, bricks and ceramics, asphalt and tar, timber and wood products, metals, and others. Among these, the concrete and gravel segment controlled the market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The concrete and gravel segment dominated due to the high volume of concrete waste generated from infrastructure development, road construction, and real estate projects.

By Source:

The India Construction Demolition Waste Recycling Market Size is divided by source into demolition, construction, and renovation. Among these, the demolition segment held the majority market share in 2024 and is predicted to grow at a remarkable rate. This dominance is driven by increasing redevelopment activities, urban infrastructure upgrades, and the replacement of old residential and commercial structures across major cities.

By Service:

The India Construction Demolition Waste Recycling Market is divided by service into projection mapping, texture mapping, maps and navigation, and others. Among these, the road base and sub-base construction segment dominated the share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a remarkable CAGR during the forecast period. The road base and sub-base construction segment dominance is driven by extensive highway development, urban road expansion, and government infrastructure projects that widely utilize recycled concrete aggregates and processed debris as cost-effective and sustainable construction materials.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organisations/companies involved within the India construction demolition waste recycling market, along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborate analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market. 

Top Key Companies in India Construction Demolition Waste Recycling Market:

• AG Enviro Infra Project Pvt. Ltd.
• Antony Waste Handling Cell Ltd.
• CFlo Recycling
• Eco Restorers Pvt. Ltd.
• EverEnviro Resource Management Pvt. Ltd.
• IL&FS Environmental Infrastructure & Services Ltd.
• Metrro Waste Handling Pvt. Ltd.
• Prasad Trading
• Ramky Enviro Engineers Ltd.
• Zigma Global Environ Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
• Others

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at the India, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the India construction demolition waste recycling market based on the below-mentioned segments:

India Construction Demolition Waste Recycling Market, By Material

• Concrete and Gravel
• Bricks and Ceramics
• Asphalt and Tar
• Timber and Wood Products
• Metals
• Others

India Construction Demolition Waste Recycling Market, By Source

• Demolition
• Construction
• Renovation

India Construction Demolition Waste Recycling Market, By Service

• Disposal
• Collection