WBA classification categories
How batteries are categorized
Classification of the WBA in terms of waste codes from GD 856/2002
| 16 06 | Batteries and accumulators |
| 16 06 01 * | Lead acid batteries |
| 16 06 02 * | Ni-Cd batteries |
| 16 06 03 * | Mercury-containing batteries |
| (+06) 06 04 XNUMX | Alkaline batteries (except 16 06 03) |
| (+16) 06 05 XNUMX | Other batteries and accumulators |
| 16 06 06 * | Electrolytes collected separately from batteries and accumulators |
BATTERY / ACCUMULATORS TYPE
Caution! Batteries that do not specify the chemical composition contain Zinc Carbon and therefore fall within category 1c.
PORTABLE BATTERIES (categories 1 and 2)
1a. ALKALINE
1b. LITHIUM
1c. ZINC CARBON
1d. ZINC AER
1e. MERCURY OXIDE
1f. SILVER OXIDE
2a. NiCd (CADMIUM NICKEL)
2b. ACID LEAD
2c. NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE
2d. LITHIUM ION
2e. LITHIUM POLYMER
Category 3
3a. ACID LEAD
3b. CADMIUM NICKEL
3c. more
INDUSTRIAL BATTERIES (category 4)
4a. ACID LEAD
4b. CADMIUM NICKEL (NiCd)
4c. more
