Video - Shredding Windmill Blades with a Hammel 950 or Wolf 9500 Shredder: The Smart Solution for Difficult-to-Handle Material

Recycling Wind Turbine Blades Made Easy with Mobile Shredding Power

As wind energy infrastructure ages and gets upgraded, one challenge keeps surfacing: what to do with the massive, fiberglass wind turbine blades? These blades are notoriously difficult to process due to their length, density, and composite materials. Fortunately, our Hammel 950 and Wolf 9500 mobile shredders provide a proven, cost-effective solution.

Why Are Wind Turbine Blades So Difficult to Recycle?

Windmill blades are typically constructed with fiberglass-reinforced plastic, sometimes mixed with carbon fiber or balsa wood. Their size—often 50+ feet long—and layered composite structure make them resistant to conventional cutting and crushing equipment. Transporting them off-site for processing adds significant logistical and financial strain.

The Solution: Mobile Shredding with the Hammel 950 or Wolf 9500

Our Hammel 950 and Wolf 9500 are heavy-duty, mobile shredders engineered for exactly this kind of challenge. Here’s how they’re transforming the wind blade recycling process:

On-Site Mobility Saves You Money

Rather than spending tens of thousands transporting bulky blades to a distant facility, you can bring the shredder directly to your storage yard or decommissioning site. The machine is fully mobile and can be set up in the field for immediate operation

Handles the Toughest Materials

These shredders have a robust twin-shaft system designed to rip through large, composite materials like fiberglass blades, without pre-cutting or pre-treatment. Whether the blades are whole or partially processed, these machines can handle the job.

High-Volume Output

With a high production capacity, the Hammel 950 and Wolf 9500 can keep up with demanding schedules. Whether you’re processing a single turbine or decommissioning an entire wind farm, you’ll get it done faster with less downtime.

What Happens to the Shredded Blade Material?

Once processed, the shredded wind turbine blades are recycled into fiber, which is then used for a variety of industrial applications. One of the most promising uses is as a reinforcement agent in concrete—adding strength and reducing the need for virgin materials. This gives new life to old infrastructure and contributes to a more circular, sustainable economy.

Ready to Tackle Wind Blade Recycling?

If you're dealing with wind turbine decommissioning or looking for a mobile shredding solution that saves money, time, and hassle, the Hammel 950 or Wolf 9500 is the answer. Contact us today to learn more, request specs, or a quote.