The analysis of European IT hardware waste collection reveals that in 2024, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany are the leading collectors with shares of 24.32, 20.4, and 17.56 metric tons respectively. Noteworthy variations from 2023 include growth in France (4.21%) and Croatia (4.43%), whereas Germany experienced a slight decline (-1.31%). Over the last five years, there have been moderate fluctuations with a general trend towards increased waste collection as nations improve e-waste management efforts.
In the future, attention should be given to countries with current low collection volumes, as they may experience significant growth due to enhanced recycling policies and technology adoption. Developments in recycling technologies and increased regulatory focus on sustainable practices across Europe are likely to influence these trends.
Top countries in IT Hardware Waste Collected from Households Share by Country (Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 24.32 | 2023 | +0.24% | +1.24% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 20.4 | 2023 | +4.03% | +4.21% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 17.56 | 2023 | -1.44% | -1.31% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 4.69 | 2023 | +1.07% | +1.3% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 4.48 | 2023 | -1.71% | +1.19% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 4.32 | 2023 | +2.57% | +2.22% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Austria | 3.77 | 2023 | +1.95% | +2.69% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 3.37 | 2023 | +0.78% | +0.79% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 2.56 | 2023 | +3.53% | +3.93% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 2.33 | 2023 | +1.42% | +1.7% | View data |
