In 2024, Home Depot conducted an environmental assessment and disclosed corporate waste management data in accordance with recognized sustainability reporting standards.The company provided a breakdown of its waste by type (hazardous vs non-hazardous) and treatment method (recovery vs disposal), enabling greater transparency into its waste handling and environmental practices.
| Metric (tonnes) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Waste Generated | 1,039,528.767a | 1,236,313.634a | 1,062,390.836a | |
Total Waste Recovered | 274,100a | 464,600a | 320,500a | |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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In 2024, Home Depot generated a total of 1,039,529metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 26.37% of Home Depot's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 73.63% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a
In 2024, Home Depot reported a total waste generation of 1,039,529 metric tonnes, of which 26.37% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting.This moderate level of recovery indicates that Home Depot is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.a
Since 2022, Home Depot's total waste generation decreased by 2.15%, including a further 15.92% drop in 2024, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.a
Over the same period, Home Depot's waste recovery rate declined by 12.6%, with a further 29.83% drop in 2024, underscoring a weakening in waste diversion performance and a potential drift away from circular waste strategies.a
Overall, while Home Depot has successfully reduced its total waste generation, its waste recovery efforts have also declined. This pattern could suggest a shift in strategy away from circular treatment methods or a lag in recovery infrastructure development.