Welcome to RE:Source! Your online directory for reuse, repair and proper disposal options for the Bay Area. Although we do our best to stay up-to-date, information is constantly changing and we encourage you to call ahead to verify hours and availability.
Solar Panels - Non-working
This item is hazardous and requires proper disposal.
Problem with your solar panels? Contact your installer or service provider for repair options. If the panels need to be replaced but still operate, donate for reuse. In California, DTSC lists Universal Waste Recyclers that treat Solar Panels (PV Modules). Note that some recyclers only accept from large private companies or government contracts - not from consumers. Solar Panel Handlers consolidate and then send them to recyclers. Many panels don't make it to recyclers due to the cost to recycle per panel; panels are most often transported to other states for recycling.
Visit CPSC's Solar Reuse Resource Map that includes vendors for reuse, repair, resellers, thrift stores, and installers of solar panels as well as links to policy, research, pilots, and curriculum for solar panel recovery. (California Product Stewardship Council)
Considering solar? PG&E's Residential Guide to Solar Installation. Solar Permitting Guidebook (4th Edition). The California Energy Commission maintains a list of PV modules available by manufacturer and model number, and includes the hazardous content. Updates from E-Scrap and E-Reuse Conference.
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4104 Balfour Ave, Oakland •Commercial quantity. SOLARCYCLE partners with residential, commercial and industrial (C&I), and utility companies to recycle solar systems at scale and help build a circular solar economy.Pick-up for a Fee -
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595 Market St, San Francisco • (415) 402-0502Commercial quantityPick-up for a Fee -
- Reuse
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636 F Street, Petaluma • (800) 326-4285Pick-up for a Fee -
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3602 Munster St, Hayward • 510-998-2828Drop-off for a Fee -
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500 East Jamie Court, South San Francisco • (650) 589-4020DTSC list. $3/lb as of 1/2025Drop-off for a Fee -
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170 S. Spruce Ave, South San Francisco • 415-596-2305Panels are refurbished, and non-working and replaced parts are recycled when possible. $60/panel Broken panels, thin films and frames. Min trip fee $45-65 per trip applied depending on quantity & location.Pick-up for a Fee -
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170 South Spruce Ave, South San Francisco • (415) 596-2305Pick-up for a Fee -
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Northern CA Office, Hayward • 888-641-3940Pick-up for a Fee -
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31702 Hayman St, Hayward • (510) 675-0810On DTSC's List of Universal Waste Recyclers that treat PV modulesDrop-off for a Fee, Pick-up for a Fee -
- Reuse
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30311 Whipple Rd, Union City • (510) 468-2642Drop off fee of $35 per working or non-working PV module for refurbishing or recycling.Drop-off for a Fee -
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1831 Old Bayshore Hwy, Ste. #2, Burlingame • (650) 493-8700Non-broken monocrystalline and polycrystalline type of panel (Intact). $1.50/lbDrop-off for a Fee -
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5750 Commerce Blvd, Rohnert Park • (707) 584-0415Pick-up for a Fee -
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3090 Osgood Ct, Fremont • (510) 226-0600Pick-up for a Fee -
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881 Yosemite Way, Milpitas • 408-413-0293DTSC List. SVTS has assisted large Recycling companies in US to obtain secure recycling of scrap PC Boards, high value components, and PV Modules to refining partners in South Korea. Assist in value evaluation of various e-waste and components for refining. Large volume refining with Korea’s largest refinery partner (Korea Zinc). High value refining (high gold chips and components) with smaller custom batch refining partners in Korea.Drop-off for a Fee, Pick-up for a Fee -
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2240 Ringwood Avenue, San Jose • (408) 945-8112wafer recyclingDrop-off for a Fee -
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Recology South Bay, San Jose • (408) 588-7200If Recology is your hauler in these locations: of the Coast, Mountain View, San Jose, San Bruno, San Mateo County, San Martin, contact your hauler about options for solar panel pick up or drop off. Service options and costs will vary across locations.Free Pick-up, Drop-off for a Fee, Pick-up for a Fee -
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1147 N 10th Street, San Jose • (408) 294-8778Pick-up for a Fee -
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189 Stauffer Blvd, San Jose • 408.295.0640Drop-off for a Fee, Pick-up for a Fee -
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3678 Lemay St, Mather • 916-388-1777On DTSC's List of Universal Waste Recyclers that treat PV modulesPick-up for a Fee -
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6200 Engle Way, Gilroy • (408) 848-3050Drop-off for a Fee, Pick-up for a Fee -
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2860 South East Ave., Fresno • 1-800 -374-3473By the pallet. PricingPick-up for a Fee -
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3243 S. East Ave, Fresno • 1-800-374-3473On DTSC's List of Universal Waste Recyclers that Treat PV ModulesPick-up for a Fee -
- Safe Disposal
2500 West Lokern Road, Buttonwillow • 661-762-6200Drop-off for a Fee -
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2433 Eastman Ave, Ventura • (805) 639-0222Large/commercial quantity. ignot & ignot production equipmentDrop-off for a Fee -
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33380 Zeiders Rd, Menifee • (626) 900-8858DTSC authorized PV module treatment/process facility for recycling end of life PV panels for residential, commercial, utility and installers. They can also host a local event and looking for partnership opportunities. Our facility is equipped to handle all silicon-based solar panel models, whether with or without frames. Volume is also not a problem, from small quantities to large-scale collections, we are prepared to provide a comprehensive and efficient recycling solution. For packaging your solar panels, please refer to our packaging instructions. Pick up is by the container load. Modules are tested to see if they can be reused/resold.Drop-off for a Fee, Pick-up for a Fee
Additional Online Resources for Solar Panels - Non-working
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Interco -
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Clean Management Environmental Group -commercial volume
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CEAR, Inc. -On DTSC's List of Universal Waste Recyclers that treat PV modules
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Cal Micro Recycling -Minimum quantity for pick up. Last quote was $25/pv.
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Buckstop - Circularity for Energy Assets -Buckstop is the intelligence layer for the circular economy. Our agentic platform instantly appraises your end-of-life energy assets, unlocks their value, and manages everything from pickup to payment ensuring regulatory compliance along the way. Solar, EV Chargers, Battery Storage
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FabTech Solar Solutions -We deliver compliant solar panel reuse and recycling solutions designed for EPCs, developers, and utility-scale solar projects. FabTech supports bulk volumes with efficient logistics, EPA-compliant processing, and a zero-landfill commitment.
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Desktop Disposal - Electronics Recycling Company -Nationwide solar panel pick up for recycling. https://www.desktopdisposal.com/solarpanel.php Cost based on several factors, including the quantity of the panels and inverters, their condition, location, and any additional services required such as pick up and transportation.
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First Solar -large quantities
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Solar Recycling Company Directory (ENF) -Online listing of companies providing recycling
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Metal & Catalyst Resources -
