European Waste Catalogue
Mixed municipal batteries containing lead, Ni-Cd or mercury cells are 20 01 33. By chemistry: lead-acid 16 06 01, Ni-Cd 16 06 02, alkaline 16 06 04, other (including lithium) 16 06 05.
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The European Waste Catalogue codes waste by the process it arises from, not just the material. Pick the row that matches where your batteries is generated — each code links to its full classification, valorisation routes and receiving industries.
Municipal mixed batteries (containing hazardous cells)
Batteries and accumulators included in 16 06 01, 16 06 02 or 16 06 03 and unsorted batteries and accumulators containing these batteries
Lead-acid batteries
Lead batteries
Ni-Cd batteries
Ni-Cd batteries
Alkaline batteries (except 16 06 03)
Alkaline batteries (except 16 06 03)
Source: EUR-Lex Commission Decision 2000/532/EC — European Waste Catalogue
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