Number of Solid Waste Landfill Businesses in the US (2000–2023)
As of 2023
1,503
solid waste landfill businesses in the United States
Number of Firms Over Time
Total Employment Over Time
Key Insights
- •The solid waste landfill industry has grown 6.1% since 2000 (from 1,417 to 1,503 firms).
- •The peak year was 2023 with 1,503 firms.
- •Recent trend (last 5 years): the industry is growing (+24.1%).
- •Employment: 61,189 workers in 2023 (16.0% change since 2000).
- •Estimated 5-year survival rate: 73%.
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Firms | Establishments | Employment | Entry Rate | Exit Rate | Net Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,503 | 3,108 | 61,189 | 8.4% | 6.1% | +0.9% |
| 2022 | 1,469 | 3,021 | 62,624 | 12.4% | 6.2% | +0.6% |
| 2021 | 1,359 | 2,815 | 61,325 | 13.0% | 5.8% | -0.8% |
| 2020 | 1,217 | 2,550 | 60,920 | 7.0% | 6.4% | +2.4% |
| 2019 | 1,211 | 2,535 | 59,298 | 4.8% | 4.3% | +1.3% |
| 2018 | 1,205 | 2,521 | 58,469 | 5.0% | 5.0% | +1.5% |
| 2017 | 1,201 | 2,524 | 57,912 | 5.5% | 5.4% | +10.5% |
| 2016 | 1,231 | 2,528 | 52,608 | 6.2% | 4.9% | +3.9% |
| 2015 | 1,222 | 2,491 | 50,232 | 5.2% | 5.1% | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 1,224 | 2,497 | 52,655 | 7.9% | 5.6% | +0.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Dynamics Statistics (BDS). Entry/exit rates refer to establishment openings and closings.