E-Waste Management Market Report 2026

The e-waste management market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $80.78 billion in 2025 to $91.5 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rapid growth in consumer electronics usage, increasing awareness of hazardous waste impacts, rising global smartphone and pc disposal volumes, early establishment of recycling regulations, expansion of informal recycling sectors.

The e-waste management market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $149.96 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growth in producer responsibility regulations, increasing demand for recovered metals and rare earths, rising adoption of advanced recycling technologies, expansion of data secure disposal services, growing corporate sustainability commitments. Major trends in the forecast period include growing adoption of automated e-waste sorting systems, increasing focus on closed loop recycling models, rising development of chemical and advanced material recovery, expansion of refurbishment and device life extension programs, growing collaboration between producers and recyclers.

The increasing sales of electronic products are poised to drive the growth of the e-waste management market. Electronic products, characterized by devices with electronic circuits generating or emitting physical fields of radiation, are witnessing rising sales due to continuous innovation, expanding consumer demand, and the widespread integration of technology into various aspects of daily life. E-waste management plays a crucial role in mitigating environmental impact, promoting sustainability, and ensuring responsible disposal and recycling of electronic devices. According to the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association, electronic device production in May 2023 reached $2.17 trillion (¥32,099 million), reflecting an increase from $1.71 trillion (¥25,268 million) recorded in May 2022. The upward trend in electronic product sales is a key driver behind the growth of the e-waste management market.

Key players in the e-waste management market are actively developing digital technology solutions to enhance their service offerings. Zolo, an Australia-based e-waste recycling firm, introduced the Zolo Single Touch e-waste recycling software in September 2023. This innovative solution aims to streamline and revolutionize e-waste recycling processes by addressing prevalent challenges in the industry. Zolo Single Touch features real-time impact visualization, a simplified single-click recycling inventory upload, and comprehensive tracking capabilities adhering to ISO regulations. The software is designed to make the e-waste recycling process secure and transparent, offering efficiency and compliance benefits for recycling operations.

In June 2023, Elemental Holding Group, a Luxembourg-based global urban mining and recycling company, completed the acquisition of Colt Recycling LLC for an undisclosed amount. This strategic move allows Elemental Holding Group to enter the e-waste recycling market in the US and the fast-growing IT asset disposition (ITAD) segment, expanding its geographic presence in the e-waste sector to the North American market. Colt Recycling LLC, a US-based e-waste recycler and IT asset disposition (ITAD) company, brings valuable expertise and capabilities to Elemental Holding Group, contributing to its position in the evolving e-waste management landscape.

Major companies operating in the e-waste management market are Glencore International AG, Veolia Environment SA, Aurubis AG, Waste Management Inc., Boliden AB, Sembcorp Industries Ltd, Suez SA, Umicore N.V., Stena Metall Group, Sims Lifecycle Services, Covanta Holding Corporation, Sims Limited, Capital Environmental Holdings Ltd., Kuusakoski Group, Electronic Recyclers International Inc., Attero Recycling Pvt. Ltd, ecoATM LLC, Enviro-Hub Holdings Ltd., Cohen Recycling, Triple M Metal LP, MBA Polymers Inc., Lifespan Technology Recycling Inc, Big Belly Solar LLC, All Green Electronics Recycling LLC, Eltech Appliances, Cimelia Resource Recovery Pte Ltd, GNR Solutions Private Limited, Ecoreco.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs on electronic components, imported recyclables, and refurbished goods have increased operational costs across e-waste management cycles, particularly affecting material recovery and refurbishment segments dependent on cross border flows. Regions such as North America and Europe face disruptions in recycling supply chains and higher processing expenses due to restrictive trade measures. However, tariffs are driving investment in domestic recycling infrastructure, supporting localized recovery of metals and plastics, and accelerating innovation in environmentally efficient e-waste processing solutions.

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Electronic waste (E-waste) management encompasses the proper handling and disposal of electronic waste to minimize its environmental impact. This process involves the safe and responsible disposal, reuse, and recycling of electronic products such as computers, cell phones, TVs, and other digital devices that are no longer in use. The goal is to mitigate the negative effects of electronic waste on the environment and human health by adopting sustainable practices in the management of obsolete electronic equipment.

The main types of e-waste management are categorized as recycled and unrecycled. Recycled e-waste management involves a systematic process that includes the collection, sorting, processing, and responsible reuse of electronic waste (e-waste). Sources of e-waste can include industrial electronics, information technology (IT) and telecom equipment, datacenters, networking cards or equipment, digital boards, and other electronic sources. E-waste management is further categorized into material recovery, addressing components such as metal, plastic, glass, and others. Additionally, it encompasses various applications such as disposal, reuse, landfill, incineration, and recycling, with the aim of minimizing the environmental impact of electronic waste.Europe was the largest region in the e-waste management market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the e-waste management market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the e-waste management market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The e-waste management market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as collection, transportation, sorting and segregation, data destruction, and refurbishment of electronic waste. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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