Are Windmill Blades Recyclable?

Wind turbines generate electricity without using fossil fuels or producing particulate matter pollution, but they do create waste: Though they can last as long as 25 years, turbine blades cannot be recycled, piling up in landfills at the end of their life.

How do they dispose of windmill blades?

When wind turbine blades reach the end of their usefulness, most are sawed into transportable pieces and hauled to landfills, where they never break down. Because of the resources and energy that go into producing these blades, this type of disposal is inefficient and wasteful.

How long do windmill blades last?

Although most wind turbine blades can be used for up to 20-25 years, most blades are taken down after 10 so that they can be replaced with larger and more powerful designs.