Solar Waste

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.

1. Large domestic appliances (LDA) – e.g. washing machines, cookers, dishwashers.

Cooling appliances – fridges and freezers

 Commercial or ammonia-containing fridges are not accepted.

Display equipment – TVs and computer monitors.

Gas discharge lamps – fluorescent tubes and similar lamps.

Small mixed WEEE – all other household electricals:

• Kettles

• Toasters

• Vacuum cleaners

• Power tools

• Radios

• Printers

• Small kitchen appliances

• Electrical toys

• Mobile phones and other small electronic devices.

2. LCC does not accept any solar PV waste (WEEE Category 14) at our sites

3. a-d) N/a