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
