Garbage Truck Bodies Market Outlook:
Garbage Truck Bodies Market size was valued at USD 5.1 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 9.3 billion by the end of 2035, rising at a CAGR of 6.3% during the forecast period, i.e., 2026-2035. In 2026, the industry size of garbage truck bodies is assessed at USD 5.4 billion.
The demand landscape for the market is directly related to the municipal solid waste generation, public sanitation budgets, and fleet replacement cycles led by local governments. In the U.S., the Environmental Protection Agency in October 2025 reported that the municipal solid waste generation reached approximately 292.4 million tons, reflecting a steady and a long term growth driven by population expansion and urban density increases. The local governments remain the primary buyers, with waste collection representing one of the most capital-intensive public works functions. The report from the EPA in December 2025 indicates that the solid waste infrastructure for recycling grants nationwide by the EPA reached USD 100 million, a material portion of which is allocated to vehicle procurement and body retrofits. Replacement demand is further reinforced by fleet aging. The Federal Highway Administration indicates that the heavy-duty municipal trucks often remain in service for a decade, creating a predictable renewal cycle.
Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling (SWIFR) Grant Program - Funding Allocation Overview
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Category |
Details |
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Authorizing Legislation |
Save Our Seas 2.0 Act |
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Funding Legislation |
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) |
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Administering Agency |
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) |
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Total Program Funding (IIJA) |
USD 275 million |
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Funding Period |
Fiscal Years (FY) 2022-FY 2026 |
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Annual Allocation |
USD 55 million per year |
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Fund Availability |
Funds remain available until expended |
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Additional EPA Implementation Funding – FY 2022 |
USD 2.5 million |
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Additional EPA Implementation Funding – FY 2023 |
USD 6.5 million |
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Additional EPA Implementation Funding – FY 2024 |
USD 5.0 million |
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Program Objective |
Support solid waste infrastructure improvements aligned with the Building a Better America initiative |
Source: EPA December 2025
Similar dynamics are seen in Europe, where the Eurostat data in February 2022 shows over 225.7 million tons of municipal waste generated every year across the EU, prompting the sustained procurement of refuse collection equipment via city-level tenders. These conditions anchor baseline demand for rear loader, front loader, and side loader truck bodies without reliance on discretionary private sector spending. Regulatory pressure and public accountability are also reshaping the purchasing criteria for garbage truck bodies. In the U.S., the Clean Air Act and state-level implementation have stimulated fleet modernization, with the EPA confirming that the diesel-powered refuse trucks are among the highest NOx emitters in urban duty cycles, increasing the scrutiny on vehicle efficiency and compatibility with never chassis platforms. The European Environment Agency, in December 2025, links improved waste collection infrastructure to higher recycling rates, which reached 47.7% across the EU in 2023, supporting continued municipal investment in specialized waste collection bodies.
