06/02/2026
The EPA was expected to finalize how solar panel waste should be classified and handled. It pushed that rule-making to 2026 and 2027, and in the meantime states are left to figure it out on their own.
Solar panels contain lead, cadmium and other hazardous materials. Without clear federal guidance, most end-of-life panels are heading to landfills. The US is projected to generate around 1 million tons of solar panel waste by 2030.
For businesses and institutions that have invested in solar, knowing where your panels go at end of life is part of responsible ownership. CLR Solutions recycles solar panels with documented, responsible processing so you know exactly what happens to them.
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