This briefing reviews year on year changes in recycling and sales of electricals from 2018-2025, including trends by type of electrical.
Key findings:
- Recycling of household electricals reached the highest level in the last 8 years in 2025
- However, recycling targets were missed for the first time since 2022 (even when including additional tonnages provided by DEFRA from non-evidenced recycling in 2025)
- Household electricals placed on the UK market have continued to increase and reached the highest recorded level in 2025
