United States Recycling Equipment and Machinery Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Equipment Type (Shredders, Granulators, Balers, Crushers, Screening Equipment, Waste Sorting Systems, and Material Recovery Facilities [MRF]), By Material Type (Textiles and Fabrics, Plastics, Metals, Paper and Cardboard, Glass, and Wood), and United States Recycling Equipment and Machinery Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

United States Recycling Equipment and Machinery Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The USA Recycling Equipment and Machinery Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 4.7% from 2025 to 2035.
• The U.S. Recycling Equipment and Machinery Market Size is Expected to Hold a Significant Share by 2035.

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, the United States Recycling Equipment and Machinery Market Size is Expected to hold a Significant Share by 2035, Growing at a CAGR of 4.7% from 2025 to 2035. The U.S. recycling machinery and equipment market is growing because of increased waste production, stringent environmental regulations, and greater awareness of sustainability. Advances in recycling technologies and government support in terms of investments and policy drive demand.

Market Overview

The United States recycling machinery and equipment market refers to the production, distribution, and maintenance of devices that are used to gather, sort, process, and recycle different waste products such as plastics, metals, paper, and glass. The market is fueled by rising waste generation caused by urbanization, industrialization, and consumerism, leading to a compelling reason to establish efficient recycling processes. Important market strengths are cutting-edge technological capacities, robust indigenous manufacturing infrastructure, and increased emphasis on environmental sustainability. Market opportunities are arising from the increasing demand for recycled materials in the packaging and construction industries, as well as in the development of automation, AI-driven sorting systems, and chemical recycling technologies. Increased consumer and business awareness of environmental concerns is also stimulating investment in advanced recycling technologies. Government policies lead the way in defining this market by implementing initiatives like Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), recycling targets, and fiscal incentives for infrastructure.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the United States recycling equipment and machinery market based on various segments and regions, and forecasts revenue growth and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the United States recycling equipment and machinery market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the United States recycling equipment and machinery market.

Driving Factors

The growing amount of waste produced due to fast urbanization, industrial processes, and increasing consumer consumption is one of the key drivers of the USA recycling equipment and machinery market. This increase in waste provides a strong impetus for effective recycling systems to curtail landfill consumption and enable sustainable waste management practices. In addition, strict federal and state environmental laws are compelling industry and municipalities to enhance recycling capacity, promoting the use of sophisticated equipment for sorting, shredding, and processing recyclables. Increasing consumer and business concern for the environment is also generating demand for green solutions and closed-loop recycling systems.

Restraining Factors

High initial investment costs, inconsistent recycling regulations across states create operational challenges, while fluctuating prices for recycled materials impact profitability. Additionally, limited public awareness and participation in recycling programs reduce the volume of recyclable waste, affecting equipment utilization rates. Technological complexity and a shortage of skilled labor also hinder the effective adoption and operation of advanced recycling systems.

Market Segmentation

The United States recycling equipment and machinery market share is classified into equipment type and material type.

• The balers segment held the largest share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The United States recycling equipment and machinery market is segmented by equipment type into shredders, granulators, balers, crushers, screening equipment, waste sorting systems, and material recovery facilities (MRF). Among these, the balers segment held the largest share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. This is attributed to its critical function of compacting recyclable materials, lowering volume, and maximizing storage and transportation. Used extensively in various industries, balers drive recycling operations' efficiency.

• The plastics segment held a substantial share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The USA recycling equipment and machinery market is segmented by material type into textiles and fabrics, plastics, metals, paper and cardboard, glass, and wood. Among these, the plastics segment held a substantial share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. This is attributed to the higher utilization of recyclable plastic in different end-use industries like construction, automobiles, and electrical & electronics. In contrast to metal or paper, plastic's natural recycling rate is lower, which means a wider untapped market exists for recycling machinery.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the U.S. recycling equipment and machinery 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 elaborative 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.

List of Key Companies

• ELDAN Recycling
• American Baler Company.
• CP Manufacturing Inc.
• Marathon Equipment
• General Kinematics Corporation.
• Mayfran.
• Spaleck USA LLC.
• Himes Service Company.
• Revolution Systems.
• Marathon Equipment.
• Others

Recent Developments:

• In January 2024, ELDAN announced a co-ownership with Picvisa Machine Vision Systems a frontrunner in optical separation technology. Integrating optical sorting technology into ELDAN processes represents a big leap forward.

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 USA, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the United States recycling equipment and machinery market based on the below-mentioned segments:

U.S. Recycling Equipment and Machinery Market, By Equipment Type

• Shredders
• Granulators
• Balers
• Crushers
• Screening Equipment
• Waste Sorting Systems
• Material Recovery Facilities [MRF]

U.S. Recycling Equipment and Machinery Market, By Material Type

• Textiles and Fabrics
• Plastics
• Metals
• Paper and Cardboard
• Glass
• Wood