United Kingdom Electronic Waste Recycling Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Material (Metals and Chemical, Plastics, Glass, and Others), By Source (Household Appliances, Entertainment Consumer Electronics, IT Telecommunication, Medical Equipment, and Others), and United Kingdom Electronic Waste Recycling Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

United Kingdom Electronic Waste Recycling Market Size Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The United Kingdom Electronic Waste Recycling Market Size Was Estimated at USD 1.49 Billion in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 14.2% from 2025 to 2035
• The UK Electronic Waste Recycling Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 6.42 Billion by 2035

According to a Research Report Published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, the United Kingdom Electronic Waste Recycling Market is anticipated to reach USD 6.42 billion by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 14.2% from 2025 to 2035. The UK Electronic Waste Recycling Market is growing due to stricter regulations, rising eco-consciousness, technological advancements in recycling, and increasing demand for recycled materials driven by sustainability and circular economy initiatives.

Market Overview

The United Kingdom electronic waste recycling market focuses on collecting, processing, and reclaiming valuable materials from discarded electronics, driven by the rising e-waste volume, resource recovery needs, and efforts to reduce environmental and health hazards. The market for recycling electronic waste in the UK is expanding rapidly due to increased use of electronic devices, tighter government laws, and growing environmental consciousness. With the help of programs like the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) legislation, individuals and businesses have adopted responsible disposal methods in response to the spike in e-waste generation. These frameworks have stimulated investment in technology and infrastructure and promote recycling. Innovative recycling techniques, renovation initiatives, and services that improve customer convenience present opportunities. Recovering valuable materials and producing sustainable products can be advantageous for companies who adopt eco-friendly practices and support the circular economy. The continual rise in digitalization and the increasing desire to operate sustainably tie well into recycling aims, and encourage collaboration between sectors. Also, higher consumer involvement through educational campaigns and social media has made recycling e-waste much more mainstream. As lifecycle management of product disposal gains further attention, electronic waste recycling is becoming an integral part of sustainable consumption in the UK.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the United Kingdom electronic waste recycling market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyses trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the United Kingdom electronic waste recycling market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the United Kingdom electronic waste recycling market.

Driving Factors

Stricter government laws like Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), rising public awareness of the effects of e-waste, and improvements in recycling technology are some of the major factors propelling the UK electronic waste recycling market. Further driving market expansion is the increased need for recycled materials in manufacturing, which is bolstered by net-zero and circular economy objectives. Together, regulatory enforcement, educational initiatives, and advancements in material recovery efficiency raise recycling rates and promote environmentally friendly business and consumer practices.

Restraining Factors

Complicated recycling procedures for modern electronics, inconsistent collection systems, and a low level of consumer awareness in some regions all contribute to poor handling of e-waste and are significant barriers to the UK's e-waste recycling market and its future growth. To add to the existing issues, e-waste recycling is a complicated business due to the expense of advanced recycling infrastructure and technologies.

Market Segmentation

The United Kingdom electronic waste recycling market share is classified into material and source.

• The metals and chemical segment held the largest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a remarkable CAGR during the forecast period.

The United Kingdom electronic waste recycling market is segmented by material into metals and chemical, plastics, glass, and others. Among these, the metals and chemical segment held the largest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. High market value and the widespread need for recovered raw materials across a range of industries, including electronics and manufacturing, metals and chemicals occupy a key position. In addition to conserving resources, the effective recovery of metals from e-waste lowers the carbon footprint brought on by new material mining.

• The household appliances segment held the highest revenue share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

United Kingdom electronic waste recycling market is segmented by source into household appliances, entertainment consumer electronics, IT telecommunication, medical equipment, and others. Among these, the household appliances segment held the highest revenue share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. Household appliances play a large role in this segment as the rapid turnover of technology has increased the volume of disposed electronics.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the United Kingdom electronic waste recycling market, along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborate analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• Veolia Environmental Services
• GAP Group
• UK Waste Management
• eWaste Solutions
• Reclaimed Wood Exchange
• Envirobritain
• Renewi
• Fonebank
• Direct365
• Electronics Recycling Ltd
• TechReturners
• WEEE Republic
• BNR Recycling
• The Recycling Partnership
• SUEZ Recycling and Recovery
• Others

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at the United Kingdom, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the United Kingdom electronic waste recycling market based on the following segments:

United Kingdom Electronic Waste Recycling Market, By Material

• Metals and Chemical
• Plastics
• Glass
• Others

United Kingdom Electronic Waste Recycling Market, By Source

• Household Appliances
• Entertainment Consumer Electronics
• IT Telecommunication
• Medical Equipment
• Others