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As renewable technologies become more common across Alberta, planning their end-of-life management is increasingly important. ARMA is working with the Government of Alberta, industry partners, and recycling experts to explore responsible recycling solutions for renewable energy products.
The recycling of renewables program will launch with the recycling of solar panels, with future phases expected to include electric vehicle (EV) batteries and wind turbine electrical components.
Starting October 1, 2026, ARMA launches Canada’s first solar recycling program, the Electronics Recycling Program (Renewables) - Solar Panel.
When end-of-life solar panels are brought in for recycling, they are shipped to ARMA-approved Processors (recyclers). Registered Processors are private companies that have been audited and approved by ARMA.
Solar Panels that can be recycled in Alberta include:
Crystalline Silicon (c-Si) Solar Panels
Thin-Film Solar Panels
This includes all panels used in residential, commercial, industrial, and utility use that are 1 square metre (m²) or larger. For inquiries regarding the collection of end-of-life solar panels, please contact ARMA at renewables_claims@albertarecycling.ca or call 1.888.999.8762.
Albertans pay an environmental fee when they purchase new solar panels. These fees support the associated costs of recycling these materials. To learn more about the environmental fee for Solar PV, review our comprehensive list of products, definitions, and fees.
To learn more about our research on solar PV and work on other renewables, visit our research and development page. Still have questions? Visit our frequently asked questions document or contact us.
To register as a supplier of this material, please follow these instructions.
If ARMA has already contacted your business, you already have an account in ARMA Connect, please do not create a new account.
Email electronics_renewables@albertarecycling.ca and provide:
ARMA will send a password setup email to the provided email address. Follow the instructions in the email to activate your account and log in to ARMA Connect, where you can complete your registration application.
If ARMA has not previously contacted your business, create an ARMA Connect account.
Supplier Resources can be found here.
Albertans pay an environmental fee when they purchase new solar panels. These fees support the associated costs of recycling these materials. To learn more about the environmental fee for Solar PV, review our comprehensive list of products, definitions, and fees.
1 square metre (m²) or larger
$14.00
1 square metre (m²) or larger
$14.00
