Computers/Laptops segment by Asset Type held the highest revenue share of Australia IT Asset Disposal Market -6Wresearch
In 2024, the Computers/Laptops segment held the highest market share in Australia IT Asset Disposal market due to the largest and most frequently refreshed device fleets and strict data and device disposal rules. The NTCRS specifically targets computers for collection and recycling, and the Notifiable Data Breaches scheme makes certified destruction essential for data-bearing devices.
According to 6Wresearch, Australia IT Asset Disposal Market revenue is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.2% during 2025E-2031F. Australia IT Asset Disposal sector has shown strong momentum, underpinned by a comprehensive regulatory framework. Key initiatives such as the National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme (NTCRS), along with state-level bans on e-waste to landfill in Victoria (2019) and Western Australia (2024), have significantly strengthened compliance and accelerated adoption of certified ITAD services nationwide. Moreover, Market growth is also fueled by rising disposal volumes, with Australia generating tonnes of e-waste annually, of which only about more than half is recycled. This gap, combined with the rapid expansion of hyperscale data centres in Sydney and Melbourne, is driving demand for specialized ITAD providers to ensure secure, compliant, and sustainable asset recovery.
In the coming years, Australia IT Asset Disposal market is anticipated to experience sustained growth, driven by government regulation and large-scale corporate initiatives. Such as, Westpac’s Project Unite, announced in 2024, aims to consolidate its IT platforms, streamlining operations and decommissioning legacy assets. This initiative is expected to significantly boost demand for ITAD services, including secure data destruction and responsible recycling. Together with ongoing regulatory enforcement and rising corporate refresh cycles, such projects would accelerate market expansion and firmly position ITAD as a critical component of Australia’s digital and sustainability ecosystem.
According to Parth, Senior Research Analyst, 6Wresearch, the Data Destruction/Data Sanitation segment held the highest market share in Australia IT Asset Disposal market due to mandatory privacy obligations, rising breach activity, and strict security standards. Australia’s Notifiable Data Breaches scheme forces notification for breaches, and penalties for serious/repeated privacy interference were lifted sharply in 2022. Under the Privacy Act’s, organizations must take reasonable steps to destroy or de-identify personal information when it is no longer needed, making certified sanitation a default end-of-life step.
Australia IT Asset Disposal Market (2025-2031) report provides an in-depth analysis with 19 figures and 6 tables, covered in 73 pages. The report thoroughly covers market By Asset Type, By Organization Size, By Service, By End-User. Australia IT Asset Disposal Market outlook report provides an unbiased and detailed analysis of the on-going Australia IT Asset Disposal Market trends, opportunities/high growth areas and market drivers which would help the stakeholders to devise and align their market strategies according to the current and future market dynamics.
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