CSPR Receives New Jersey’s 2026 Jersey Recycling Industry Award for Leadership in Solar Panel Recycling
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Gary Smalley, ANJR and Steve Rinaldi, NJDEP Award CSPR's Chris Tomicki, Sarah Damaskos, Glenn Laga, Peter Goldenberg, and James Higdon
CSPR is honored to be recognized by the State of New Jersey for our work advancing solar panel recycling and circular economy solutions,.”
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ, UNITED STATES, November 9, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- PHILLIPSBURG, NJ — November 16, 2026 — Commercial Solar Panel Recycling (CSPR) has been recognized by the State of New Jersey with the 2026 Recycling Industry Award for its leadership in advancing solar panel recycling, landfill diversion, and circular economy solutions.— Glenn Laga
Presented by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) and the Association of New Jersey Recyclers (ANJR), the award recognizes CSPR's innovative recycling operations and its collaborative, transparent partnership with NJDEP to develop responsible end-of-life solutions for solar panels.
Read the NJDEP press release, Sherrill Administration Honors Recycling Leaders for Commitment to Sustainability
As one of the nation's earliest solar adopters, New Jersey continues to lead the way by addressing solar technology’s second life. CSPR's work demonstrates how regulatory leadership, innovation, and recycling infrastructure can come together to keep solar panels out of landfills, recover valuable materials, and create a model for other states to follow.
CSPR's work began under a two-year NJDEP Research, Development & Demonstration (RD&D) permit, requiring rigorous environmental compliance, documentation, and reporting while helping shape New Jersey's approach to solar panel recycling regulation.
“CSPR is honored to be recognized by the State of New Jersey for our work advancing solar panel recycling and circular economy solutions,” said Glenn Laga, President and Co-Founder of CSPR. “This award reflects our pioneering partnership with NJDEP and industry partners. Together, we’re turning innovation and policy into real-world results that are moving the needle—measurably.”
In 2026, CSPR significantly increased its processing capacity, streamlining its solar panel demanufacturing process to separate glass, aluminum, and laminate materials in less than five minutes per panel. The company continues to develop downstream markets for recovered materials, advancing its vision of achieving zero-landfill recycling.
Founded with a singular mission to keep solar panels out of landfills, CSPR provides nationwide solutions for solar panel reuse, recycling, logistics, and end-of-life management. From individual panels to large-scale solar projects, the company works with asset owners, utilities, EPCs, manufacturers, and recycling partners to deliver practical, transparent solutions that prioritize reuse, material recovery, and environmental responsibility.
The recognition reinforces New Jersey's commitment to building a more sustainable clean energy industry and highlights the opportunity to expand responsible solar recycling infrastructure across the United States.
Sarah Damaskos
Commercial Solar Panel Recycling Inc
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