In 2024, more people handed in their old tablets and laptops for recycling than in 2022. In general, old mobile phones, laptops and tablets are mainly kept at home. It reports that CBS based on the latest figures from the ICT use of households and individuals 2024 survey.
Of those over 16 who have or have had a mobile phone or smartphone, 55 percent indicated that they keep their old device at home. Nearly a quarter sold or gave away their old device, and 14 percent handed it in for recycling.
In 2024, more people handed in their old laptops (18 percent) or tablets (13 percent) for recycling than in 2022 (15 and 10 percent). They were sold or given away less often than old mobile phones.
Larger devices, such as desktops, are more often offered for recycling; 36 percent of desktop owners did so in 2024. In addition, 22 percent keep them at home, and 18 percent sell or give them away.
In 2024, 24 percent of people over 65 indicated that they had handed in their old mobile phones for recycling, compared to 12 percent of people under 65. People under 65 sell or give away their old mobile phones more often (26 percent, compared to 16 percent of people over 65).
When buying a smartphone or tablet, people mainly consider the brand, model or size of the device to be important. When purchasing a laptop or desktop, people mainly pay attention to speed and memory capacity, and less to brand, model and price.
Sustainability and environmental considerations play a secondary role when purchasing a new device. About 10 percent look at energy consumption, 5 percent pay attention to sustainability, such as environmentally friendly material or the possibility to repair the device. A take-back service, where the seller takes back the outdated device for free, or offers a discount or extra warranty for a next purchase, is of decisive importance for 2 percent of buyers.
Source: www.emerce.nl
