Solar panels will be banned from Alberta’s provincial landfills beginning Oct. 1.
The province is also launching a solar panel recycling program.
A $14 environmental fee will be added to every new panel to cover future collection and recycling costs.
“Responsible solar energy growth means considering environmental responsibility throughout its lifecycle,” says RJ Sigurdson, Minister of Affordability and Utilities.
“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.”
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)

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