Dismantling e-waste creates reuse possibilities and reduces GHG emissions

The U.S. electronic goods recycling market size is expected to reach USD 15.23 billion by 2025. Factors such as rapid industrialization, increasing demand for automobiles and consumer electronics, and growing need to manage proper utilization of natural resources are expected to propel demand for electronic goods recycling over the forthcoming years.

According to the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI), approximately 4.5 million tons of electronic waste (e-waste) is recycled in the U.S. every year. Electronic goods recycling refers to the conversion of electronic scrap into the useful raw material. This helps maximize natural resources and minimize the harmful impact on the environment resulting from e-waste. Usage of electronic gadgets has grown considerably over the past decade or so, transforming the speed and quality of communication, information gathering, and entertainment. The U.S. government is supporting the recycling industry by donating used electronic products, which can be converted into valuable products.

Positive economic conditions in the U.S. are boosting consumer confidence and spending power. Rising consumer disposable income is creating significant potential for the electronics goods industry, subsequently impacting the growth of the e-waste recycling market. According to ISRI, the U.S. electronic recycling market has recorded tremendous growth over the past few years. It reached the valuation of about USD 20 billion in the last few decades and employs more than 45,000 employees in the industry.

Electric scrap is generated from computers, audio-visual components, stereo equipment, plastics from monitors, keyboards, printers, and computer wires, chips and other gold-plated components, VCRs, mobile phones, and other handheld devices. This electronic waste is utilized by manufacturing industries for producing new products and components. According to ISRI, the recycling industry transforms 130 million metric tons of obsolete scrap from businesses, consumers, and manufacturers. Electronic waste made from plastic, aluminum, copper, and iron can be recycled and re-used. Companies are focusing on maximizing their profit by recycling scrap from cheaper electronic goods.

Key vendors operating in the market include Ultimate Electronic Recycling Inc.; American Iron & Electronic Goods; Armco Electronic Goods Holdings, Inc.; Commercial Electronic Goods Company. The existence of many companies is projected to improve market revenue in the future. Moreover, increasing need for proper utilization of limited natural resources is expected to open up several opportunities for market players over the forthcoming years.

Companies functioning in the market are involved in collecting, processing, and recycling industry scrap and distributing it to various gadget-manufacturing companies. Key market players are concentrating on research and development activities to expand recycling process and reduce cost and time involved during reprocessing of electronic goods.

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Hexa Research has segmented the U.S. electronic goods recycling market report based on type and end-user:

Segmentation by Type, 2015 - 2025 (USD Billion)
    • Computer Systems
    • Televisions
    • Mobile Devices

Segmentation by End-User, 2015 - 2025 (USD Billion)
    • Metal Wholesalers and Reprocessors 
    • Electronic Goods Manufacturers
    • Others

Key players analyzed
    • Ultimate Electronic Recycling Inc.
    • Armco Electronic Goods Holdings, Inc.
    • American Iron & Electronic Goods
    • Commercial Electronic Goods Company
    • SIMS RECYCLING LTD