[RE-wrenches] Recycling failed modules

[Ray Walters]

I pulled the Al off, and recycled the framing with our cans ( Al scrap 
is over 50 cents/lb).  The glass/ silicon I took to a computer/ 
electronics recycling drop off.  Did I do the right thing? Never know, 
but shipping them seems more environmentally damaging than the land 
fill.  Many places recycle electronics, I saw a drop off at Best Buy the 
other day.

Ray

On 11/30/2011 11:32 AM, Larry Crutcher, Starlight Solar Power Systems 
wrote:
> Take them to Quartzsite, AZ in January. You'll sell them in a day. 
> Recycle that junk into cash!
> Seriously, we often get calls from desert rats (picture some occupy 
> wall street types with wiry hair and leathery, dust covered skin from 
> dwelling in the desert too long) looking for used or busted modules.
>
> Larry Crutcher
> Starlight Solar Power Systems
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> On Nov 30, 2011, at 10:17 AM, Allan Sindelar wrote:
>
>> Wrenches,
>> Over the years we have gathered a collection of failed and shattered 
>> modules of various brands. It's a collection because we haven't 
>> wanted them to go into our landfill. It's time to get them out of 
>> here as our space needs increase.
>>
>> What's the sustainable and responsible way to deal with them? I'd be 
>> willing to remove the aluminum frames where possible and ship the 
>> rest to a center that would be equipped to responsibly recycle the 
>> materials, but I don't know where to begin.
>>
>> I suspect we're not the only ones facing this, and solutions are out 
>> there. All suggestions appreciated, thank you.
>> Allan
>> -- 
>> *Allan Sindelar*
>> _Allan at positiveenergysolar.com_ <mailto:Allan at positiveenergysolar.com>
>> NABCEP Certified Photovoltaic Installer
>> NABCEP Certified Technical Sales Professional
>> New Mexico EE98J Journeyman Electrician
>> *Positive Energy, Inc.*
>> 3201 Calle Marie
>> Santa Fe, New Mexico 87507
>> *505 424-1112*
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>> _www.positiveenergysolar.com <http://www.positiveenergysolar.com/>_
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