They can be recycled; currently at a cost of about $18/panel, which isn't great (landfilling is cheaper), but there's reason to think that cost can drop some as

They can be recycled; currently at a cost of about $18/panel, which isn't great (landfilling is cheaper), but there's reason to think that cost can drop some as they improve the process. https://www.renewableenergyworld.com/solar/solarcycle-to-build-first-of-its-kind-solar-recycling-facility-in-georgia/ https://www.renewableenergyworld.com/solar/solarcycle-to-bui... The nice thing about them is that they're pretty simple compared to a lot of modern electronics. More hope about recycling them than piles of old computers.