Question 1

What do you remove from the site?

Accepted Answer

We can remove the following materials from the job site:

Wooden crates
Plastic wrap
Cardboard
Metal Straps
Unused racking material 
Solar Panels 
Nuts/Bolts/Screws

Question 2

Will you provide dumpsters?

Accepted Answer

We can or we can use the ones already on the job site

Question 3

What do you do with the solar panels?

Accepted Answer

We make all attempts to recycle all the parts of the panel.

Question 4

How long does it take to clean up all the debris from a solar site?

Accepted Answer

It depends on the size of the site, how much material is on the site and how quickly you need it cleaned up. The site will be assessed and it will be determined what size of a crew is needed.

Question 5

What type of equipment do you use to remove the trash?

Accepted Answer

We typically use a skidsteer to remove the pallets. We can use a tractor with a trailer to go down the aisles to pick up cardboard, leftover racking, or other debris.

Question 6

What type of panels do you recycle?

Accepted Answer

We take all solar panels.

Question 7

How do you recycle solar panels?

Accepted Answer

We partner with EPA-approved vendors that recycle solar panels.

Question 8

What is the process for recycling solar panels?

Accepted Answer

Solar panels can be recycled in a couple of different ways: 
1. Solar panels can be shredded, the metal will be melted down and reused, and the glass gets disposed of properly – typically the least expensive way in today’s market. Cost $10 to $15 per panel.
OR
2. Solar panels can be sent to facilities that employ equipment that will pull out the materials using high-heat extractions and reuse the components for other purposes. Cost $25 to $50 per panel.

Question 9

Will you pick up the solar panels?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we will come to your job site or warehouse and palletize the panels and load them onto the truck.

Question 10

Do you have a crew to remove the solar panels?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we have crews that can come to the site, palletize the panels, load them onto the truck

Question 11

If we have our own crew to stack the panels, will you arrange for the trucks to remove them?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we will have trucks come to your location and haul them to the recycling center.

Question 12

How many panels can fit on a truck?

Accepted Answer

We recommend for a 53’ flatbed to have 12 stacks of 36 panels.
We recommend for a 48’ flatbed to have 10 stacks of 36 panels.

Question 13

Is freight/hauling the panels extra?

Accepted Answer

Yes, hauling fees are line items. Fees are determined from the pick up to drop off location.

Question 14

Are wooden crates needed to haul solar panels away?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we require “good condition” wooden crates to load panels. If not available, dunnage can be used and may be an extra cost.