In 2022, the waste collection, treatment, and disposal sector in the United Kingdom employed roughly 123,400 people, of which 40 percent were employed in the waste collection segment. Employment in this segment saw a decrease of nearly 18 percent year-over-year. Meanwhile, the materials recovery segment saw a 21 percent growth in comparison to 2021.
Employment in the waste collection, treatment, and disposal sector in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2015 to 2022, by segment
(in 1,000s)
Does not include remediation and other waste management services.
Figures were calculated by Statista based on the number of jobs by country of birth provided by the source.
Figures have been rounded.
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