U.S. market for medical waste disposal to reach nearly $3.2 billion by 2017

As the healthcare sector grows to meet the increasing demands of an aging population and improving economy, the need for safe medical waste disposal and containment rises with it. Recent regulatory developments and emerging technologies are beginning to shape today's U.S. medical waste market. According to BCC Research, stringent regulatory measures, environmental concerns, growing competition, and new interest in reusable sharps containers will drive steady growth in this market for the foreseeable future.

BCC Research provides an in-depth analysis of the U.S. medical disposal markets through its report U.S.Medical Waste Treatment, Containment, Management and Disposal Markets. According to the report, this market was valued at $2.5 billion in 2012. BCC Research projects the market to reach $3.2 billion by 2017, and register a five-year compound annual growth rate of 4.8% from 2012 to 2017.

Use this report to:

• Gain an overview of the market for various types of medical waste treatment, containment, management, and disposal products, with current and potential applications for each.
• Analyze market trends, with data from 2011, estimates for 2012, and projections of CAGRs through 2017.
• Understand technological issues, including the latest industry developments.
• Examine increased regulatory requirements for incineration methods and an overview of services and containment options used by healthcare companies in the United States.
• Review comprehensive company profiles of major players in the industry.

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