FOI release

FOI Request - Solar PV Waste (WEEE Category 14) at HWRCs

Case reference FOI2026/00040

Received 3 July 2026

Published 9 September 2026

Request

I am writing on behalf of ReSolar to request information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and the Environmental Information Regulations 2004. We are investigating how solar PV waste moves through the waste system, in line with DEFRA's consultation on solar waste. We are particularly interested in solar PV panels (WEEE Category 14) received at your Household Waste Recycling Centres, which are treated as household WEEE under the WEEE Regulations. Please provide the following information for all HWRC sites you operate. If you do not hold information for any item, please confirm that it is not held: 1. All information you hold on which categories of WEEE are accepted at your HWRCs. 2. All information you hold on quantities of solar PV waste (WEEE Category 14) received at your HWRCs, including any available historical data on annual volumes since your records began (in tonnes and/or number of panels/units, whichever you hold). 3. For solar PV waste (Category 14) received at your HWRCs: a) Your process for separation, storage, and onward transfer. b) Whether it is combined with Small Mixed WEEE or handled separately. c) The name(s) of the contractor(s) or recycling company/companies that currently process it. d) Any written procedures, contracts, transfer arrangements, or guidance documents relating to the above. If any information is not held, please confirm that for each part. I would prefer to receive the response by email to rosanna@resolar.co.uk. I look forward to your response within 20 working days. Kind regards Rosanna Close-Smith | ReSolar Ltd (+44) 01726 467011 | (+44) 07534650983 | info@resolar.co.uk | www.resolar.co.uk [Image removed by sender.] The Green Build Hub | The Eden Project | Bodelva | Cornwall | PL24 2SG Re-Solar Ltd - Company number 12934209 VAT number 453242316

Response

Thank you for your email dated 3rd July. Unfortunately, Oxford
Direct Services does not hold the information you require. I
recommend you redirect your enquiry to Oxford County Council
who are responsible for Solar PV Waste (WEEE Category 14) at
HWRCs in Oxfordshire, via the web form here, or by email to
foi@oxfordshire.gov.uk, as I believe they will be better
placed to answer your reques

Documents

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This is Oxford Direct Services' response to a freedom of information (FOI) or environmental information regulations (EIR) request.