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 |
| 16 06 04 | Alkaline batteries (except 16 06 03) |
| 16 06 05 | 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
1 c. ZINC CARBON
1 d. ZINC AIR
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
