The electric garbage van market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The market for electric garbage vans has seen quick expansion in past years, jumping from $0.7 $ billion in 2024 to $0.79 $ billion in 2025 equating to a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.4%.
The historical growth trajectory can be linked to increased environmental regulations, escalating urbanization, higher fuel costs, government subsidies for green energy vehicles, and a greater societal awareness about sustainability.
The electric garbage van market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• In the coming years, the market size for electric garbage trucks is predicted to undergo swift expansion. Projected to reach a value of $1.29 billion by 2029, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.0%.
The predicted surge during the forecast period can be connected to the extension of charging facilities, rise in smart city propositions, shifting emission norms, advancements in sustainable trash management techniques, and improvements in battery capacity and energy density. Key trends expected during the forecast period involve progression in battery technology, evolution of smart waste collection mechanisms, enhancement of public and private charging networks, a rising demand for modular and customizable electric garbage vans, and infrastructure advancement.
The electric garbage van market is poised for growth, fueled by the increasing uptake of emission-free vehicles. These vehicles, which are powered by alternative energy sources like electricity or hydrogen, generate no exhaust emissions during operation. They are favored for numerous reasons including their eco-friendly features, the presence of government incentives, and technological improvements that result in lower operational costs and enhanced energy efficiency. The deployment of electric garbage vans plays a part in incorporating these zero-emission vehicles, as they replace traditional waste collection trucks. For instance, data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), a UK-based trade association, in April 2024 showed a nearly 47.3% increase in the number of battery electric vehicles in use compared to 2022. These vital zero-emission vehicles now account for 2.7% of all cars on the road, a rise from 1.9% the previous year. Thus, the escalation in emission-free vehicle adoption is anticipated to boost the electric garbage van market.
The electric garbage vanmarket covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Product Type: Garbage Tipper, Garbage Cycle eRikshaw, Battery Electric Van, Other Product Types
2) By Loading Capacity: Less Than 500 Kg, 500 To 800 Kg, More Than 800 Kg
3) By End User: Commercial Garbage Van, Industrial Garbage Van, Other End Users
Subsegments:
1) By Garbage Tipper: Small Garbage Tipper, Medium Garbage Tipper, Large Garbage Tipper, Rear-Loader Garbage Tipper, Side-Loader Garbage Tipper
2) By Garbage Cycle eRickshaw: Manual Garbage Cycle eRickshaw, Electric Garbage Cycle eRickshaw, Cargo Capacity Variants, Customized Designs
3) By Battery Electric Van: Light-Duty Electric Van, Medium-Duty Electric Van, Heavy-Duty Electric Van, Refrigerated Electric Van, Chassis Cab Electric Van
4) By Other Product Types: Electric Compactors, Electric Street Sweepers, Electric Waste Collection Bins, Electric Waste Segregation Systems
The electric garbage van industry's key players are emphasizing the development of technologically advanced solutions such as fully electric waste collection vehicles. These initiatives are aimed at lowering emissions, reducing operation expenses, and enhancing performance in urban waste management. Completely electric waste collection vehicles are garbage vans entirely powered by electricity. They emit no pollutants, operate quieter, save on operation costs, and lessen environmental damage. In July 2023, Grundon Waste Management, a company based in the UK, unveiled the country's first fully electric waste collection vehicle. This Scania model promises carbon-free waste collection services in Reading and Newbury. Part of this venture comprises two electric trucks presently in service, one in Colnbrook which delivers service to commercial clients in London and the Thames Valley. The second one is in Bristol. These trucks run on electricity produced from the waste they gather, harnessing Grundon's Energy from Waste (EfW) facility. This arrangement enables eco-friendly operation. Besides electric trucks, Grundon is investigating alternative fuels, such as hydrogen and hydro-treated vegetable oil (HVO), which could lower their ecological footprint and better urban air quality.
Major companies operating in the electric garbage van market are:
• Mercedes-Benz
• Hyundai Motor Company
• Tesla Inc.
• Daimler Trucks
• Groupe Renault
• Scania Group
• Mitsubishi Motors
• Iveco Group Company
• Hino Motors
• MAN Truck & Bus
• Oshkosh Corporation
• Terex Corporation
• Heil Co.
• Kirchhoff Group
• Peterbilt
• McNeilus
• Proterra
• Lion Electric
• Autocar Trucks
• Bridgepart Truck Manufacturing
• GreenPower Motor Company
• Bollinger Motors
• Curbtender
• Cenntro Automotive
• Workhorse Group
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the electric garbage van market in 2024. The regions covered in the electric garbage van market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.