Solar Panel Recycling Process

Close-up view of solar panels on a rooftop with some wires and debris.
Multiple solar panels arranged outdoors on grassy ground, with some tilted and others upright, capturing sunlight for solar energy.

Our Services: From Your Roof to Recovered Resources

At Global Solar Recycling, we offer the full service suite you need — whether you’re disposing of one panel or decommissioning an entire array.

What We Accept

  • Crystalline-silicon solar panels (mono- & polycrystalline)

  • Thin-film modules (CdTe, CIGS, etc.)

  • Panels in all conditions: intact, damaged, cracked glass

  • Frames, aluminum components, junction boxes

  • Wiring, brackets, racking, copper parts

Service Breakdown

Collection & Logistics

  • Pick up from your site, load / secure safely, transport to our facility.

Dismantling & Pre-Processing

  • Remove frames, junction boxes, separate materials by type; sort hazardous vs non-hazardous components.

Material Recovery

  • Reclaim glass, aluminum, silicon, copper, silver; recycle or dispose safely any non‐recoverable parts.

Hazardous Component Management

  • Identify and safely treat or dispose of elements (e.g. lead, cadmium), ensure no hazardous material enters landfill.

Reporting & Certification

  • Certificates of recycling, weight & materials recovered, compliance documentation for regulatory or internal audit needs.

Timeline & Pricing

  • Typical turnaround: / days from pickup to final report

  • Cost factors: panel type, quantity, condition, accessibility & transportation.

  • Get a quote: We’ll provide transparent pricing with no hidden fees.