Solar Panel Recycling for Businesses
National Recycling provides solar panel recycling and disposal for installers, solar farms and businesses across the UK, collecting PV panels and solar equipment from your site.
Solar panel collections
Solar Equipment We Collect
We collect PV panels and solar equipment from solar farms, rooftops and commercial sites, and recycle them under WEEE rules.
Collections suit small or large volumes, and other WEEE can be added to the same load.
Handled with care.
Solar inverters.
Central, string and micro inverters from commercial and industrial sites.Solar panels.
PV panels, recycled to recover their glass and semiconductor materials.Solar transformers.
Recycled so that steel and copper go back into the supply chain.Solar batteries.
Lithium-ion and lead acid batteries from solar storage systems, handled with strict controls for hazardous substances.
From your site to a fresh start
How Solar Panel Recycling Works
- 01
Tell us what you have.
Fill in the quote form with the equipment types, rough quantity and collection postcode. A photo helps us quote accurately. - 02
Get your quote.
Our team replies with a quote providing clear pricing details. - 03
We collect.
A licensed carrier from our national haulage network removes the equipment from your premises and transports it securely. - 04
Break down and recover.
At a licensed recycling facility, panels, inverters and batteries are broken down so glass, metals, wiring and components are recovered, and hazardous materials are processed safely. - 05
Receive your documents.
You get the waste transfer notes, or hazardous waste consignment notes for items such as batteries, to show you met your duty of care.
Let’s get it sorted
Get a Solar Recycling Quote
Tell us what solar equipment you need collected and our team will reply with a quote. Call 0845 366 9306 or request a quote online.
Why it matters
The Benefits Of Recycling Solar Panels
Recycling solar panels recovers glass, aluminium frames, silicon cells and silver, keeping a fast-growing waste stream out of landfill as first-generation installations reach the end of their life. Inverters and cabling are harvested for reuse where possible.
A partner you can depend on
Why Choose National Recycling for Solar Panel Recycling in the UK
The whole system in one collection.
Inverters, panels, transformers and batteries can go together, with other WEEE added if needed.Recycling first.
Metals, glass, wiring and components are recovered wherever it is safe to do so.Fully compliant.
We use verified waste carriers and licensed recycling facilities, in line with UK regulations.UK-wide coverage.
We cover the whole of the UK through our network of haulage partners.Fast quotes.
Our team replies quickly to every enquiry, providing a fast turnaround for collections.One-off or regular.
Book a single clearance or a scheduled collection, with one supplier for every location.
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Can solar panels be recycled?
Yes. Solar panels are WEEE, so they must go to a licensed recycling facility instead of general waste or landfill. Recycling recovers their glass and semiconductor materials. National Recycling collects PV panels from solar farms, commercial sites and installers across the UK, alongside inverters and solar batteries.
Can solar inverters be recycled?
Yes. Solar inverters contain metals, wiring and circuit components that can be recovered. We collect central, string and micro inverters, take them to licensed recycling facilities to be broken down, and make sure any hazardous materials inside are processed safely.
Do you recycle solar batteries?
Yes. We collect lithium-ion and lead acid batteries from solar storage systems. Industrial batteries cannot go to landfill or incineration, and lithium batteries are a fire risk if damaged, so they are handled with strict controls and sent to specialist facilities for recycling.
Who uses your solar recycling service?
We work with solar installers, solar farms, commercial property owners, energy companies and other businesses replacing or decommissioning solar equipment. Our services are for businesses and organisations, not households. We collect from sites anywhere in the UK through our network of haulage partners.
Is there a minimum quantity for solar panel and inverter collection?
No minimum is set. We handle small or large volumes, from a handful of faulty inverters to equipment from a full site. Tell us what you have and where it is, and we will send a tailored quote.
Can I add other electrical waste to my solar collection?
Yes. A range of other WEEE can be included in the same collection, which keeps your paperwork together and saves arranging separate pickups. List everything on the quote form and include a photo if you can, and our team will reply with a quote.