Number of All Other Miscellaneous Waste Management Services Businesses in the US (2000–2023)
As of 2023
9,946
all other miscellaneous waste management services businesses in the United States
Number of Firms Over Time
Total Employment Over Time
Key Insights
- •The all other miscellaneous waste management services industry has grown 88.3% since 2000 (from 5,282 to 9,946 firms).
- •The peak year was 2023 with 9,946 firms.
- •Recent trend (last 5 years): the industry is growing (+11.5%).
- •Employment: 168,416 workers in 2023 (80.3% change since 2000).
- •Estimated 5-year survival rate: 63%.
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Firms | Establishments | Employment | Entry Rate | Exit Rate | Net Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 9,946 | 11,633 | 168,416 | 10.9% | 8.8% | +3.2% |
| 2022 | 9,816 | 11,552 | 165,948 | 11.7% | 8.0% | +7.6% |
| 2021 | 9,339 | 11,057 | 153,404 | 10.5% | 7.5% | -1.2% |
| 2020 | 9,033 | 10,682 | 152,385 | 9.6% | 8.0% | +2.7% |
| 2019 | 8,923 | 10,486 | 148,382 | 9.1% | 7.2% | +4.2% |
| 2018 | 8,677 | 10,214 | 142,740 | 9.1% | 7.5% | +6.0% |
| 2017 | 8,492 | 9,990 | 133,256 | 8.5% | 7.8% | +1.1% |
| 2016 | 8,396 | 9,865 | 131,332 | 9.2% | 7.8% | -1.0% |
| 2015 | 8,164 | 9,621 | 131,309 | 9.2% | 7.4% | +2.0% |
| 2014 | 8,039 | 9,440 | 129,279 | 9.0% | 7.8% | +1.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Dynamics Statistics (BDS). Entry/exit rates refer to establishment openings and closings.