In 2024, United Rentals 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 | 79,115.5a | 73,038.8a | 60,050.4a | |
Total Waste Recovered | 45,406.2a | 41,937.8a | 33,860.3a | |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | 230.5a | 258.8a | 227.4a | |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | 33,709a | 31,101a | 26,169a |
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In 2024, United Rentals generated a total of 79,116metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 57.39% of United Rentals's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 42.61% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a
In 2024, United Rentals reported a total waste generation of 79,116 metric tonnes, of which 57.39% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting.This moderate level of recovery indicates that United Rentals is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.a
Since 2022, United Rentals's total waste generation increased by 31.75%, including a 8.32%increase in 2024, indicating a persistent upward trend that may reflect scaling operations, inefficiencies in resource use, or a lack of effective waste minimization practices.a
Over the same period, United Rentals's waste recovery rate increased by 1.78%, while holding steady in 2024, suggesting past gains in recovery performance have stabilized.a
Overall, United Rentals’s waste generation and recovery data show a mixed and inconsistent trend. A deeper analysis of the company's activities, industry benchmarks, and operational changes is needed to assess its sustainability performance more precisely.
In 2024, United Rentals generated a total of 79,116 metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 0.29% of United Rentals's total waste generated of was classified as hazardous waste, characterized by properties such as toxicity, flammability, corrosiveness, or reactivity that may pose risks to human health, ecosystems, or the environment.99.71% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.a
Since 2022, United Rentals's total waste generation increased by 31.75%, including a 8.32% rise in 2024, reflecting a persistent upward trend that could be linked to operational growth, inefficient material use, or limited investment in waste prevention systems.a
Over the same period, United Rentals reduced the hazardousness of its waste by 23.06%, with a further 17.78% decline in 2024, suggesting a sustained and meaningful shift toward safer waste profiles and lower environmental impact.a
Overall, United Rentals is generating more waste but has significantly reduced the share of hazardous materials, suggesting a partial decoupling of volume and toxicity that could reflect more responsible inputs or enhanced treatment.a
In 2024, United Rentals reported that 231 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 0.29% of its overall waste generation.a
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods.A majority (99.87%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that United Rentals has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.a