First America Promotes Reuse of Solar Panels, Batteries and Other Electronics

SEATTLE (Waste Advantage): First America, one of North America’s largest recyclers of trending electronic technologies, is participating Dec. 4 and 5 in RE+ Centroamérica, in Panama City, Panama, a new event intended to bring together “expertise and innovation in renewable energy to Central America.” Specifically, First America will be in Booth C9 showcasing the reusable and refurbished solar panels, batteries and other electronics it has available for purchase.

“We started extensive recycling of solar panels within the last few years,” said Les Bury, president of First America. “The recycling side of the operation has been gaining momentum, and we are already recovering and adding to the circular economy reclaiming usable resources. Now, at this show, we are scheduling as many meetings as we can to facilitate reuse of PV panels that still have life in them, making them available to prospective buyers who are just starting or expanding their solar energy programs.”

He explained that First America is one of only a few recyclers with the space to process solar panels, with access to the technologies needed to recover the precious metals and other materials in PV systems. “We have also been recovering reusable panels, and now we are ready to meet buyers who can put these panels back to work,” Bury said.

Bury noted that First America is also offering used tool batteries, solar-powered fans, consumer batteries, power banks and other reusable electronics at “a fraction” of the cost to buy these items new. All items go through rigorous checks to ensure they are in working order and meet industry standards.

“With eight locations, First America is well-positioned to collect and recycle used goods and materials from across the United States,” he said. “By participating in shows like this one in Panama, we are expanding the reach of our reuse and recycling efforts, as well as those of our clients, beyond U.S. borders.”

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