The forecast for IT hardware waste recycled and prepared for reuse in the UK shows a consistent value of 1.62 kilograms per capita from 2025 to 2028, following a very slight decrease from 1.63 kilograms per capita in 2024. This represents a stable trend in recycling efforts over the upcoming years with no substantial increase or decrease expected, indicative of a possible plateau in recycling rates for IT hardware waste.
Future trends to watch for include technological advancements in recycling processes, policy changes regarding electronic waste management, and shifts in consumer behavior towards more sustainable IT hardware usage. Monitoring these factors could impact the plateau trend observed in this forecast.
