Medical Waste Management: Market Research Report

January 2019 | 141 pages | ID: M488966A9D4EN
Global Industry Analysts, Inc

Abstracts

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Medical Waste Management in US$ Million. The US market is further analyzed by the following Product/Service Segments: Management & Disposal Services, Collection Equipment, Liquid Medical Waste Management, and Treatment & Processing Supplies.

The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2016 through 2024.

Also, a five-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research.

Company profiles are primarily based on public domain information including company URLs. The report profiles 38 companies including many key and niche players such as -

• Biomedical Waste Solutions, LLC
• Bondtech Corporation
• BWS, Inc,
• Clean Harbors, Inc.
• Cleanaway Waste Management Limited
• Daniels Health USA

Contents

1. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
Disclaimers
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
Product Definitions and Scope of Study
Management & Disposal Services
Collection Equipment
Liquid Medical Waste Management
Treatment & Processing Supplies

2. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW

Medical Waste Developing into a Major Issue Worldwide
Types of Medical Wastes: An Insight
Bio-medical Waste Sources
Diseases Associated with Biomedical Waste
Current and Future Analysis
The United States Dominates, Asia-Pacific Witnesses Fastest Growth
Waste Management Technologies
Offsite Waste Management Continues to Dominate….
Hospital and Big Pharma/Biotech Companies Produce the Largest Quantity of Medical Waste
Major Players
Sophisticated Techniques and Increased Awareness – Need of the Hour

Table 1. Typical Waste Composition in Healthcare Facilities (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Healthcare Waste Categories

3. MARKET TRENDS & DRIVERS

Aging Global Population Drives Demand for Medical Waste Management

Table 2. Global Aging Population (in Thousands) by Age Group: 1975-2050 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 3. Global Aging Population in Select Regions/Countries: Population of 60+ Individuals in ‘000s and as a Percentage of Total Population for 2015 & 2050 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 4. Global Life Expectancy at Birth (Years) by Geographic Region: 1950-2050 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 5. Life Expectancy for Select Countries in Number of Years: 2016 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Increasing Healthcare Spending Propels Market Growth

Table 6. Healthcare Spending as a Percentage of GDP by Region (2016) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 7. Per-Capita Healthcare Expenditure in US$ for Select Countries/Regions (2016) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Increasing Volume of Waste Drives the Need for Waste Management
Increasing Shift towards Disposables Drives Medical Waste Management Market
Governments, NGOs, and Global Level Organizations Do their Bit to Raise Awareness
WHO Recommended Segregation and Collection Scheme
Increased Government Efforts to Manage Medical Wastes
Waste Reduction at Source – The New Approach
Recycling Witnesses Fast Growth
Automated Guided Vehicle Systems Gain in Popularity
Ban on Medical Waste Incinerators in the US Triggers Growth
Autoclave and Steam Sterilization Technology Grow in Popularity
Utilizing Waste for Energy Generation – An Emerging Trend
Outsourcing of Medical Waste Management on the Rise
Reprocessing - An Effective Medical Waste Management Solution
Pre-Treatment of Waste with Disinfectants
Medical Waste Management Companies Go Green
Centralized Approach of Treating Medical Waste – The Most Preferred Option
Smart Solutions for Management of Biomedical Waste - The Future

4. ISSUES & GROWTH INHIBITORS

List of Standard Treatment for Biomedical Waste Categories
Action Plans to Boost Prospects
Alternative Technologies – Issues Remain
Comparison of Various Parameters among Various Medical Waste Treatment Technologies
Mechanical/Chemical Treatment Technology & Environmental Safety Issues
Microwave Irradiation – High Costs Involved

5. PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Definition
Regulated Medical Waste (RMW) - A Key Concept to the Healthcare Facilities
Types of Medical Wastes
Human Pathological Waste
Human Blood
Sharps
Cultures and Stocks
Animal Waste
Waste from Isolation Wards
Others
Medical Waste Management Process - Overview
Steps Involved in Biomedical Waste Management Process
Segregation
List of Color Bags Used for Segregating Different Types of Wastes
Type of Bag used for Segregation with respect to Color
Collection
Storage
Transportation
Treatment of Waste
Treatments Performed for Waste Collected in Color Bags
Safety Measures
Collection Equipment
Medical Waste Treatment and Processing Supplies
Managing Medical Waste
Selecting the Proper Technology
Treatment Capability
Pollution Control
Capacity
Vendor Support
Volume Reduction/Appearance Alteration

6. MEDICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGIES - OVERVIEW

Steam Sterilization/Sanitation
Working Mechanism
Drawbacks
Superheated Steam
Hydroclaving
Rotoclave
Dryheat Treatment
Microwave Treatment
Chemical Treatment
Waste Mineralization/Stabilization
Sterilization with Mineralization
Burying of Sanitary Wastes
Public Sewerage System
Decontamination
Liquid Medical Waste Disposal

7. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

7.1 Focus on Select Players
Biomedical Waste Solutions, LLC. (USA)40Bondtech Corporation (USA)
BWS, Inc. (USA)
Clean Harbors, Inc. (USA)
Cleanaway Waste Management Limited (Australia)
Daniels Health USA (USA)
Gamma Waste Systems (USA)
Hawaii Bio-Waste Systems, Inc. (USA)
MedWaste Management (USA)
REMONDIS Medison GmbH (Germany)
San-I-Pak Pacific, Inc. (USA)
Sharps Compliance, Inc. (USA)
Stericycle, Inc. (USA)
STI BioSAFE (USA)
SUEZ Recycling & Recovery Pty Ltd (Australia)
The Mark-Costello Co. (USA)
Veolia Environmental Services (UK)
Waste Management, Inc. (USA)
7.2 Recent Industry Activity
Clean Earth Takes Over MKC Enterprises
Meridian Waste Solutions Buys EnviCare
Estre Ambiental Takes Over Three Waste Management Companies
Macau Capital Investments Aquires ECO Medical Waste Holdings
Freightways Buys State Waste Services
Stryker Takes over Cactus
Averda Takes Over Solid Waste Technologies
Bertin Unveils New Innovative Sterilwave 100 Solution
Sharps Compliance Takes Over Citiwaste
Clean Earth Takes Over EWS Alabama
Averda Sets Up Second Medical Waste Facility in Oman

8. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

Table 8. World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Medical Waste Management by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 9. World Historic Review for Medical Waste Management by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 10. World 14-Year Perspective for Medical Waste Management by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2011, 2018 and 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

9. REGIONAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

9.1 The United States
A. Market Analysis
United States: The Largest Market for Medical Waste Management
Incineration Closure Drives Demand for Alternative Technologies
Select Alternative Medical Waste Technologies
Small-to-Medium Quantity Waste Generators - A High Growth Segment

Table 11. Small-to-Medium Quantity Waste Generators Market by Segment: 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Small Companies Face Difficult Times

Table 12. Leading Players in the US Medical Waste Management Market (2017): Percentage Share Breakdown of Revenues for Stericycle and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Better Waste Management Cuts Costs
Persistent Organic Pollutants
Regulatory Environment
Mercury Ban
Ageing Demographics: A Major Growth Driving Factor

Table 13. Aging Population in the US (2015 & 2030): 60 Years and Above Population (in Thousands) and Percentage of Population (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 14. North American Elderly Population by Age Group: 1975-2050 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

B. Market Analytics

Table 15. The US Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Medical Waste Management by Product/Service Segment - Management & Disposal Services, Collection Equipment, Liquid Medical Waste Management, and Treatment & Processing Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 16. The US Historic Review for Medical Waste Management by Product/Service Segment - Management & Disposal Services, Collection Equipment, Liquid Medical Waste Management, and Treatment & Processing Supplies Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 17. The US 14-Year Perspective for Medical Waste Management by Product/ Service Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for Management & Disposal Services, Collection Equipment, Liquid Medical Waste Management, and Treatment & Processing Supplies Markets for Years 2011, 2018 and 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

9.2 Canada
A. Market Analysis
Medical Waste Disposal Treatment and Equipment Market
Leading Standards Development Organizations (SDOs)
Facts about the Canadian Medical Waste Management Industry
Ontario- A Major Market for Medical Waste Management
B. Market Analytics

Table 18. Canadian Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Medical Waste Management Market Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 19. Canadian Historic Review for Medical Waste Management Market Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

9.3 Japan
A. Market Analysis
Demographics Drive Market Growth

Table 20. Japanese Population by Age Group (2017): Percentage Breakdown for 0-14 Years, 15-24 Years, 25-54 Years, 55-64 Years, 64 Years and Above (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

B. Market Analytics

Table 21. Japanese Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Medical Waste Management Market Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 22. Japanese Historic Review for Medical Waste Management Market Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

9.4 Europe
A. Market Analysis
Aging Population – An Opportunity Indicator

Table 23. EU-28 Country-wise Statistics of 65+ Population as % of Total Population: 2016 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

EU Directives and Legislations Promote Waste Management Solutions
Growing Demand for Medical Waste Treatment Alternatives to Incineration in Europe
Turkey
B. Market Analytics

Table 24. European Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Medical Waste Management Market by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 25. European Historic Review for Medical Waste Management Market by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 26. European 14-Year Perspective for Medical Waste Management Market by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for France, Germany, Italy, UK and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2011, 2018 and 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

9.5 Asia-Pacific
A. Market Analysis
Overview
Focus on Select Countries
China
Regulatory Environment
India
Medical Waste Management Market
Regulatory Environment
Indian Government Revises Regulations Governing Management of Biomedical Waste
Biomedical Waste Management in India
Taiwan
Malaysia
B. Market Analytics

Table 27. Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Medical Waste Management Market Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 28. Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Medical Waste Management Market Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

9.6 Latin America
Market Analysis

Table 29. Latin American Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Medical Waste Management Market Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 30. Latin American Historic Review for Medical Waste Management Market Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

9.7 Rest of World
A. Market Analysis
Focus on Select Countries
Saudi Arabia
South Africa
B. Market Analytics

Table 31. Rest of World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Medical Waste Management Market Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 32. Rest of World Historic Review for Medical Waste Management Market Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

10. COMPANY PROFILES

Total Companies Profiled: 38 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 45)
The United States (26)
Canada (3)
Japan (1)
Europe (7)
  France (3)
  Germany (1)
  The United Kingdom (2)
  Rest of Europe (1)
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (4)
Middle East (3)
Latin America (1)