Alberta bans solar panels from provincial landfills, launches recycling program

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“By planning ahead to ensure expired panels are properly collected and materials are reused where possible, we’re protecting taxpayers from future cleanup costs and keeping power affordable and sustainable for generations to come.”

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The government says the move will ensure valuable materials can be recovered and help build a new recycling industry in Alberta.

(with files from The Canadian Press)

Quick facts

• The fee will apply only to new panels supplied on or after Oct. 1. There will be no retroactive fee on panels already installed.
• The fee is intended to fund the collection, transportation and recycling of legacy and newly supplied panels.
• Most solar panels have an expected lifespan of about 25 years.
• Alberta and the Alberta Recycling Management Authority will work with industry to build reuse and recycling capacity in Alberta as volumes increase.
• Alberta expanded the electronics recycling regulation in 2024 to include solar panels, wind turbine components and electric vehicle batteries.