Conveyors for processing organic waste

In 2018, around 25 million tons of yard trimmings and food waste were composted in the US, equal to 8.4% of the total MSW generated.

Globally in 2021, the leading countries for organic waste recycling were South Korea at 95%, Germany at 56%, and Austria at 55%.

The world generates around 3.5 billion tons of organic waste annually. With population growth, this is projected to rise to over 5 billion tons by 2050.

In the US, yard trimmings composting has increased from 7 million tons in 1990 to over 22 million tons today. Food waste composting remains under 3 million tons.

High composting rates are achieved for yard trimmings (61%) and food scraps (15%), but other organics like wood (2%) and paper (4%) lag far behind.

Efficient collection and transport not only contribute to environmental sustainability but also present a significant business opportunity.