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Politics : Formerly About Advanced Micro Devices
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To: Eric who wrote (1486585)9/16/2024 12:50:50 PM
From: Tenchusatsu  Read Replies (1) of 1583791
 
Eric, as usual, I like to Google the answer before confirming that people like IQ72 is FOS, as usual.

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End-of-Life Solar Panels: Regulations and Management (EPA.gov)

Are Solar Panels Hazardous Waste?

Hazardous waste testing on solar panels in the marketplace has indicated that different varieties of solar panels have different metals present in the semiconductor and solder. Some of these metals, like lead and cadmium, are harmful to human health and the environment at high levels. If these metals are present in high enough quantities in the solar panels, solar panel waste could be a hazardous waste under RCRA. Some solar panels are considered hazardous waste, and some are not, even within the same model and manufacturer. Homeowners with solar panels on their houses should contact their state/local recycling agencies for more information on disposal/recycling.

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The funny thing is, though, that EOL or damaged solar panels are relatively easy to clean up. Any "toxic chemicals" that broken panels leak into the ground are likely to be minimal and not something that could lead to widespread health hazards, Flint-style.

But don't tell that to the "Drill Baby Drill" folks. They like to think that oil spills are easier to contain than broken solar panels.

Tenchusatsu
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