Grant Hunter

Alberta environment minister

Appears in 1 story

Office: Member of Alberta Legislative Assembly

Born: November 9, 1967

Party: United Conservative Party

Education: Brigham Young University

Last updated Nov 2, 2026

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Alberta imposes $14 recycling fee on solar panels, bans landfill disposal

Rule Changes

As of October 2026: Announced the program; defending the $14 fee

Starting October 1, every new solar panel sold in Alberta carries a $14 recycling fee, and panels can no longer go to landfills. A typical 20-panel home system now costs $280 more, about 1.5 percent of the average installation. Suppliers and installers must register with the Alberta Recycling Management Authority (ARMA), which runs the program.

Updated Oct 6