In 2024, France leads European IT hardware waste collection with 129.49 thousand metric tons, closely followed by the United Kingdom at 126.35, and Germany at 118.17. Italy, Spain, and the Netherlands also contribute significantly with values of 68.07, 37.13, and 35.06 respectively. Smaller countries like Liechtenstein, Malta, and Luxembourg contribute less than 1 thousand metric ton each. The year-on-year variation for 2023 indicates growth in countries like France (3.77%), Italy (5.97%), and Poland (5.45%), while Germany, Sweden, and Norway exhibit slight declines.
Overall, in recent years, IT hardware waste collection has generally increased across major European nations, with specific smaller markets showing robust growth. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the last five years has highlighted steady progress, particularly in nations such as Italy, Poland, and Malta.
Future Trends to Watch:
- Expansion of e-waste recycling programs across Europe
- Increased regulatory frameworks focused on sustainable tech disposal
- Technological advancements promoting longer hardware life cycles
- Growing awareness and consumer behavior shifts towards sustainability
- Potential impacts of emerging markets on overall waste volumes
Top countries in IT Hardware Waste Collected by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 129,490 | 2023 | +3.67% | +3.77% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 126,350 | 2023 | +0.025% | +1% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 118,170 | 2023 | -0.95% | -1.12% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 68,070 | 2023 | +2.4% | +5.97% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 37,130 | 2023 | +3.6% | +2.56% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 35,060 | 2023 | +2.36% | +2.28% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 27,830 | 2023 | +1.79% | +5.45% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 25,490 | 2023 | +2.17% | +2.08% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 21,000 | 2023 | +2.03% | +2.9% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 20,760 | 2023 | -0.96% | -0.87% | View data |
