In 2023, Germany recovered an estimated 193.50 thousand metric tons of small household appliances waste. Forecasts predict a year-on-year growth in recovery: 3.63% in 2024, 3.18% in 2025, 3.02% in 2026, 2.88% in 2027, and 2.73% in 2028. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over these five years is approximately 3.09%, indicating a consistent upward trend in waste recovery efforts.
Future trends to watch for include advancements in recycling technologies that could further boost recovery rates, and regulatory changes promoting sustainable consumption and disposal practices, potentially impacting the volume of waste recovered.