Responsible End-of-Life Recovery
As a manufacturer and trader of PV energy storage batteries, we operate our own in-house recycling service and work closely with supply chain partners to support the responsible recycling and end-of-life management of BestSolar-branded battery modules, battery systems, and packaging.
Upgrading to a new PV energy storage system? See the options below for handling your old batteries and packaging. Do not place these items in your household waste bin or ordinary recycling bin; improper disposal can cause environmental pollution, fire hazards, or other safety risks.
End-of-Life Program for Individuals
BestSolar offers a free recycling program for individuals who want to recycle BestSolar-branded PV energy storage batteries and/or their packaging. To use this service, review the availability below and submit a recycling support request.
For Institutional and Business Customers
Take-back services may incur direct costs, which vary depending on product type, location, quantity, and applicable regulations. BestSolar will disclose all applicable direct costs before arranging service. Institutional customers can request a cost estimate using the service request below.
BestSolar operates a dedicated in-house recycling service team that handles intake, logistics coordination, and end-of-life processing for institutional customers directly.
How to Take Part
At present, the BestSolar take-back program is available only in the United States. Coverage in other regions will be announced as the program expands.
| Country / Region | Service status |
|---|---|
| United States | Available |
Our Commitment to a Global End-of-Life Program
Our strategy for addressing PV energy storage battery waste includes building in-house recycling capacity and implementing and continually advancing material recovery initiatives. This is also part of our sustainability commitments (circularity and zero waste).
BestSolar complies with applicable end-of-life regulations for PV energy storage batteries through the following measures, including (where applicable) the EU Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE, 2002/96/EC as amended by 2012/19/EU), the EU Batteries Directive (2006/66/EC), the new EU Batteries Regulation (EU) 2023/1542, and applicable laws of the People’s Republic of China such as the Administrative Measures for the Prevention and Control of Environmental Pollution by Waste Batteries:
- registering with the relevant national authorities where applicable and reporting data as required by applicable regulations;
- providing information to reuse centers and treatment and recycling facilities as required by applicable regulations;
- designing products to facilitate recycling, reuse, and proper waste management; and
- labeling or marking products with the applicable symbols in accordance with the relevant standards (including, where applicable, the European standard EN 50419).
Disposal of Waste Batteries and Electrical and Electronic Equipment
All products subject to the WEEE Directive that were shipped on or after 13 August 2005 comply with the WEEE marking requirements and are labeled with the “crossed-out wheeled bin” WEEE symbol in accordance with the European standard EN 50419.
For more information about where to dispose of waste PV energy storage batteries and related electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your local municipal office, household waste disposal service, the store where you purchased the product, or submit a request to the BestSolar environmental compliance team.
Important information for households that generate waste batteries and WEEE:
- proper household disposal of waste batteries and WEEE conserves natural resources through reuse and recycling and protects the environment and human health;
- in some cases, your city, municipality, or relevant authority may take enforcement action against improper disposal; and
- PV energy storage batteries contain lithium-ion cells, and improper disposal can cause fire, chemical leakage, or other safety incidents—for more disposal options, consult your local waste authority, municipal office, or your national government website.