In 2025, Apple conducted an environmental assessment and disclosed corporate waste management data in accordance with recognized sustainability reporting standards.The company provided a breakdown of its waste by type (hazardous vs non-hazardous) and treatment method (recovery vs disposal), enabling greater transparency into its waste handling and environmental practices.
| Metric (tonnes) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Waste Generated | 105,060.979a | 61,741.651a | 67,115.151a | |
Total Waste Recovered | 78,417.521a | 41,810.897a | 46,402.028a | |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | 1,750.041a | 1,151.199a | 3,320.809a | |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | 20,893.417a | 18,779.554a | 17,392.315a |
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In 2025, Apple generated a total of 105,061metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 74.64% of Apple's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 23.69% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.The remaining 1.67% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.a
In 2025, Apple reported a total waste generation of 105,061 metric tonnes, of which 74.64% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting.This moderate level of recovery indicates that Apple is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.a
Since 2021, Apple's total waste generation increased by 100.16%, including a 70.16%increase in 2025, indicating a persistent upward trend that may reflect scaling operations, inefficiencies in resource use, or a lack of effective waste minimization practices.a
Over the same period, Apple's waste recovery rate increased by 9.34%, including a 10.22% rise in 2025, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.a
Overall, Apple has seen a consistent rise in waste generation both over the long term and in the year 2025. However, the company has also steadily improved its waste recovery performance, suggesting that it is actively working to offset the environmental consequences of increased production through enhanced circularity efforts.
In 2025, Apple generated a total of 105,061 metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 1.67% of Apple's total waste generated of was classified as hazardous waste, characterized by properties such as toxicity, flammability, corrosiveness, or reactivity that may pose risks to human health, ecosystems, or the environment.78.06% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.The remaining 20.27% was either treated using unspecified methods or not clearly categorized.a
Since 2021, Apple's total waste generation increased by 100.16%, including a 70.16% rise in 2025, reflecting a persistent upward trend that could be linked to operational growth, inefficient material use, or limited investment in waste prevention systems.a
Over the same period, Apple reduced the hazardousness of its waste by 45.33%, with a further 10.66% decline in 2025, suggesting a sustained and meaningful shift toward safer waste profiles and lower environmental impact.a
Overall, Apple is generating more waste but has significantly reduced the share of hazardous materials, suggesting a partial decoupling of volume and toxicity that could reflect more responsible inputs or enhanced treatment.a