In 2023, the recovery of small household appliance waste in Italy was the basis for subsequent forecasts. In 2024, waste recovery is expected at 85.29 thousand metric tons, with a year-on-year increase of 5.04% reaching 89.59 thousand metric tons in 2025. From 2025 to 2026, the rise is projected at 4.7%, leading to 93.8 thousand metric tons. In 2027, the growth rate slightly slows to 4.39% with an increase to 97.93 thousand metric tons, and by 2028, a 4.12% rise brings the forecast to 101.97 thousand metric tons. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over this five-year period is approximately 4.65%.
Future trends to watch for include technological advancements in recycling processes that could further boost recovery rates, government policy shifts towards stricter waste management regulations, and potential changes in consumer behavior affecting the volume of small appliance waste.
