Got old solar panels? Recycle them for FREE in May and June 2025. Don't send them to landfill!
| Venue |
Warwick Waste Management Facility 190 Old Stanthorpe Road Morgan Park, QLD, Australia |
| Date |
01 May 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 |
| Time |
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
Southern Downs residents now have the opportunity to take part in Australia’s first solar panel recycling pilot program.
The Smart Energy Council, in partnership with the Queensland Government, has launched a new initiative to explore the safe collection, reuse and recycling of solar panels from households and solar farms. The program will help shape future policies for a nationwide recycling solution.
How to participate
Residents can drop off their unwanted solar panels at either the Warwick Waste Facility or the Stanthorpe Waste Facility, by booking an appointment online.
Program dates
1 May 2025 to 30 June 2025
Drop-off locations
- Warwick Waste Facility
- Stanthorpe Waste Facility
Booking required
Residents must book online before disposing of panels.
Book your drop-off appointment
Acceptance criteria
- A maximum of 30 panels per resident per booking
- Panels containing Cadmium (e.g. Telluride) will not be accepted
Need more information?
For details on the Council’s Legacy Panel Collection Program, contact New Limit:
Phone: 1800 960 890
Email: info@newlimitws.com.au
By participating in this pilot, you are contributing to a more sustainable future and helping to inform a national approach to solar panel recycling.
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