New regulatory TREND. Rules Governing Recycling of Solar Panels

Which regulatory agency has new proposed rules for recycling solar panels? California Department of Toxic Substances Control

What will the new rules do for solar energy? classify solar panels as a subset of hazardous waste known as universal waste 

How does this help recycle solar panels? The EPA allows universal waste be subject to a “streamlined” set of standards compared to other types of hazardous waste, making easier to recycle by:

• reducing the generator regulatory requirements
• permits accumulation of waste for up to one year
• there is no need for a hazardous manifest
• reduces of the amount of labeling and recordkeeping

“Other states may use the California rule as a roadmap for their own regulations,” attorneys from the law firm Baker Botts . HELLO TEXAS, WE SEE YOU & YOUR SUNSHINE.

Utility Dive | New California regulation could jump-start solar panel recycling sector