Solar Panel Recycling

Sustainable Solar Panel Recycling: Powering a Greener Future, One Panel at a Time

At Reclaim Plastics, we are committed to closing the loop on renewable energy by offering solar panel recycling services. As solar technology advances and installations increase, the need for responsible management becomes paramount for both damaged and end-of-life PV panels. Our program ensures that solar panels are recycled efficiently, safely, and sustainably.

Why Recycle Solar Panels?

Solar panels have a lifespan of approximately 25 years. As we transition to the clean economy, the circularity of materials – from cradle to cradle – must be considered as part of a sustainability mandate and ESG goals. For renewable energy sources to end up in the landfill is a travesty. Discarded solar panels also create environmental hazards and resource wastage. Recycling mitigates these risks and recovers primary materials like glass, silicon, metals, and plastics, reducing the need for virgin resource extraction and supporting the circular economy.

Our Services

Decommissioning & Removal

We provide safe and compliant removal of solar panels from commercial installations. Our team will develop a customized solution to meet your specific requirements and timeline.

Advanced Recycling Processes

Utilizing a variety of mechanical processes, our recycling approach achieves high material extraction rates, with up to 90% of the weight from each panel converted into reusable recycling inputs, and the balance recovered. Recycled outputs include glass, silicon, metals, and plastics, which are then reintroduced into the manufacturing supply chain.

There is full sustainability in our process and no part of your PV panels end up in a landfill.

In fact, Reclaim Plastics specializes in the extraction of plastics, and developed a process for recycling solar panels as a result of our work to design a process to extract the plastic interlayer within laminated glass.

Logistics & Transportation

We offer comprehensive logistics solutions, including the collection and transportation of solar panels from your site to our recycling facility located in Burnaby, BC, ensuring a hassle-free experience.

Fabrication

We go beyond recycling — Reclaim Plastics has the ability to transform recycled glass cullet from solar panels into new, high-quality products using our industrial glass kiln. Using specialized molding techniques, we can manufacture durable items such as decorative tiles, glass countertop, and custom glass coasters. Have a design in mind, let us know! This value-added step supports a truly circular economy by turning end-of-life materials into beautiful, locally-made goods with lasting impact.

We Work With

Reclaim proudly partners with professionals across the solar and construction industries to ensure responsible end-of-life solutions for solar PV panels. Our key partners include:

• Solar Installers – for decommissioning and recycling aging or damaged panels
• Commercial Roofers – to recycle damaged and end-of-life panels
• Electrical Contractors – who seek to ensure their bid specifications are met for sustainability
• Energy & Utility Companies – seeking sustainable solutions for grid-scale arrays
• General Contractors – integrating recycling into project planning and client requirements
• Demolition Specialists – to divert recyclable panels and components from landfill

Get Started with Reclaim Plastics

Whether you’re a homeowner, business, or solar installer, Reclaim Plastics is your trusted partner in solar panel recycling. Contact us today to learn more about our services or to schedule a pickup.

📍 Address: 8321 Willard Street, Burnaby, BC V3N 2X3
(Drop-off strictly by appointment only)
📞 Phone: +1 (604) 549-6880
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