The volume of IT hardware waste recycled and prepared for reuse in Denmark has shown fluctuations from 2013 to 2023, peaking at 92.9 units in 2014 and dropping to a low of 80.3 units in 2015. The current value for 2023 stands at 84.8 units. Year-on-year variation exhibits both positive and negative growth, with notable drops in 2015 and 2018, signaling attempts to stabilize recycling rates around the mid-80s units. The last two years showed minimal decline with -0.12% year-on-year shrinkages. The CAGR over the last five years stands at -0.12%, indicating a marginal average annual decrease.
Future trends to watch for include advancements in sustainable technology, increased regulation, and shifts in consumer behavior towards more eco-friendly IT disposal practices. The forecast suggests a continued slight decline in recycling volumes, emphasizing the need for innovative waste management strategies to reverse this trend.
