Projects and results

What we have done so far

Field research, collection events in residential buildings and hardware development. Each result states its source and limitations.

Research

Completed

Validation campaign, January-February 2026: 1,346 questionnaire responses (85 to the first version, 1,261 to the second), qualitative interviews with a building manager, an estate agent and a removals company, and an introductory discussion with CdC RAEE (Italian WEEE Coordination Centre).

Have accumulated WEEE in the last 12 months: 65.7% (829 out of 1,261)
Still keep it at home: 32.8% (414 out of 1,261)
Most frequently indicated barrier: Collection centre opening hours, 27.1% (multiple choice)
Most frequently indicated categories: R4 72.7%, R5 54.3% (multiple choice)
Consider it important to know the device will be recycled correctly: 97.5% (1,130 out of 1,159 responses to the question)

Non-probability sample, predominantly people aged 25 to 44 (69%) and residents of northern Italy (54%). Percentages based on the 1,261 responses to the second version, unless stated otherwise; in multiple-choice questions percentages do not add up.

One person in three still keeps WEEE at home

Source: validation campaign, January-February 2026, second version of the questionnaire. Non-probability sample. Base: 1,261 responses.

One person in three still keeps WEEE at home
Answer	Responses	Share
Yes, still at home	414	32.8%
Yes, but disposed of them	415	32.9%
Rarely	330	26.2%
No	102	8.1%

Small appliances and light bulbs are what mostly stays at home

Multiple answers possible: percentages do not add up.

Source: validation campaign, January-February 2026, second version of the questionnaire. Non-probability sample. Base: 1,261 responses.

Small appliances and light bulbs are what mostly stays at home
Answer	Responses	Share
R4: small appliances and electronics	917	72.7%
R5: light sources	685	54.3%
R3: screens (TVs and monitors)	250	19.8%
R2: large household appliances	157	12.5%
R1: refrigeration appliances	75	5.9%

The first obstacle is collection centre opening hours

Inconvenient collection centre opening hours27.1%Inconvenient collection centre opening hours: 342 of 1,261
Difficulty transporting heavy or bulky items22.6%Difficulty transporting heavy or bulky items: 285 of 1,261
Distance from collection centres20.7%Distance from collection centres: 261 of 1,261
Not knowing where to take them15.3%Not knowing where to take them: 193 of 1,261
No suitable means of transport11.4%No suitable means of transport: 144 of 1,261
Concern about data privacy7.6%Concern about data privacy: 96 of 1,261
Urgency, such as a house move3.8%Urgency, such as a house move: 48 of 1,261

36.4% report no particular obstacle

Multiple answers possible: percentages do not add up.

Source: validation campaign, January-February 2026, second version of the questionnaire. Non-probability sample. Base: 1,261 responses.

The first obstacle is collection centre opening hours
Answer	Responses	Share
Inconvenient collection centre opening hours	342	27.1%
Difficulty transporting heavy or bulky items	285	22.6%
Distance from collection centres	261	20.7%
Not knowing where to take them	193	15.3%
No suitable means of transport	144	11.4%
Concern about data privacy	96	7.6%
Urgency, such as a house move	48	3.8%
No particular obstacle	459	36.4%

Two people in three take them to a collection centre themselves

Source: validation campaign, January-February 2026, second version of the questionnaire. Non-probability sample. Base: 1,159 responses to the question.

Two people in three take them to a collection centre themselves
Answer	Responses	Share
Took them personally to a collection centre	759	65.5%
Never disposed of	167	14.4%
Entrusted to a friend or relative	107	9.2%
Professional service	80	6.9%
Given away or sold	46	4.0%

For almost everyone, it matters that the device is recycled correctly

Source: validation campaign, January-February 2026, second version of the questionnaire. Non-probability sample. Base: 1,159 responses to the question.

For almost everyone, it matters that the device is recycled correctly
Answer	Responses	Share
Very	915	78.9%
Fairly	215	18.6%
Slightly	26	2.2%
Not interested	3	0.3%

Collection events

Completed

6 events, 793.75 kg collected, WEEE and batteries combined, 61 households out of 275 residential units.

793.75 kg collected in 6 events

Vanvitelli179.22 kgSpontini170.52 kgBroggi 15100.55 kg

Event 01: Vanvitelli: 179.22 kg (22.6%)Event 02: Plinio 18: 94.35 kg (11.9%)Event 03: Spontini: 170.52 kg (21.5%)Event 04: Plinio 8: 41.21 kg (5.2%)Event 05: Broggi 15: 100.55 kg (12.7%)Event 06: Stoppani 15: 207.90 kg (26.2%)

Plinio 1894.35 kgPlinio 841.21 kgStoppani 15207.90 kg

Vanvitelli179.22 kg
Plinio 1894.35 kg
Spontini170.52 kg
Plinio 841.21 kg
Broggi 15100.55 kg
Stoppani 15207.90 kg

First series
Second series

Source: Original report published on recoserv.eu between May and November 2026, now archived; Internal collection event log. Base: 6 published events. Masses in kg, batteries included. Colour by series.

793.75 kg collected in 6 events
Event	Date	kg	Share
Event 01: Vanvitelli	18 April 2026	179.22	22.6%
Event 02: Plinio 18	9 May 2026	94.35	11.9%
Event 03: Spontini	16 May 2026	170.52	21.5%
Event 04: Plinio 8	10 October 2026	41.21	5.2%
Event 05: Broggi 15	17 October 2026	100.55	12.7%
Event 06: Stoppani 15	24 October 2026	207.90	26.2%

Small appliances and electronics (R4) is the most collected category

Every 100 kg collected

57.5 kg per 100Small appliances and electronics (R4)Small appliances and electronics (R4): 456.41 kg
26.5 kg per 100TVs and screens (R3)TVs and screens (R3): 210.30 kg
13.9 kg per 100Fridges and air conditioners (R1)Fridges and air conditioners (R1): 109.95 kg
1.4 kg per 100Batteriesnot an R categoryBatteries: 11.196 kg
0.7 kg per 100Light bulbs and light sources (R5)Light bulbs and light sources (R5): 5.81 kg

Source: Original report published on recoserv.eu between May and November 2026, now archived; Internal collection event log. Base: 6 published events. Shares of the sum of the items shown (793.67 kg).

Small appliances and electronics (R4) is the most collected category
Item	kg	kg per 100
Small appliances and electronics (R4)	456.41	57.5
TVs and screens (R3)	210.30	26.5
Fridges and air conditioners (R1)	109.95	13.9
Batteries	11.196	1.4
Light bulbs and light sources (R5)	5.81	0.7

Event data

Hardware validation

In progress

Construction and testing of the first-generation eScrap SmartBin prototype. Results will be published here after testing.

Field observations

In progress

Cases of WEEE left on the street, next to bins or mixed with other waste, documented in Milan with photos. These are observations, not statistics.

Field observations