[RE-wrenches] Re-using/recycling old solar panels

[Ray Walters]

Here in the Denver area, I've taken them to the Habitat for Humanity 
Restore.  When I went in a few weeks later, they had sold them all.

Ray Walters
Remote Solar

On 6/30/2026 3:27 PM, David Coale via RE-wrenches wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> I was wondering what people are doing when they have a bunch of old 
> solar panels that work, but are less than 200 watts/20 years old, and 
> harder to get rid of?
>
> Specifically, in the SF Bay Area, are there any recyclers or 
> organizations that will take working panels for reuse or recycling?
>
> Thanks,
>
> David
>
>
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