Over the period from 2014 to 2023, the amount of electrical and electronic tools waste treated in Italy has fluctuated significantly. The peak was reached in 2015 with a notable year-on-year increase of 30.29%. However, by 2018 it saw a drastic decline of 25.77% from the previous year. Post-2018, values have more or less stabilized, albeit with slight year-on-year decreases, reaching 11.25 thousand metric tons in 2023.
In terms of year-on-year variations over the last two years, there was a minor decrease of approximately 0.2% annually. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the last five years was 1.98%, indicating a slow but generally declining trend in treated waste.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Further slight decreases, with the forecasted 5-year CAGR being -0.17%.
- An overall 5-year growth rate estimating a reduction of about -0.85% by 2028.
- The impact of increasing electronic waste recycling initiatives and stringent environmental regulations.
- Technological advancements potentially improving waste treatment efficiency and reducing the volume of waste treated.
