What is Batteries waste worth?

Batteries typically trades at €100–800/t (lead-acid); credit possible for Li-ion. Highest-value route: Secondary lead smelting (lead-acid) (€200–400/t).

What is the EWC code for Batteries?

Primary EWC code: 16 06 01. Related codes: 16 06 02, 16 06 03, 20 01 33.

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Source lead-acid, lithium-ion, and NiMH battery waste from industrial and automotive producers. High metal recovery value. Connect with licensed battery recyclers via SymbioFlows.

Classified hazardous under EU Waste Framework Directive 2008/98/EC

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~800k t/yr

EU annual generation

€100–800/t (lead-acid); credit possible for Li-ion

Typical market range

16 06 01

Primary EWC classification

Valorisation Routes — Ranked by Value

#	Route	Buyer Type	Price Range
1	Secondary lead smelting (lead-acid)	Lead-acid battery recyclers (Ecobat, Stena Recycling)	€200–400/t
	Lead-acid achieves >95% Pb recovery; mandatory take-back under EU Battery Regulation
2	Li-ion black mass processing	Li-ion recyclers (Umicore, Li-Cycle, Ecobat)	Credit €100–800/t depending on chemistry
	NMC and LFP have different economics; dismantling and discharge required first
3	NiMH recycling	Rare earth and nickel recyclers	€100–250/t
	REE recovery from NiMH — demand growing with hybrid vehicle fleet

Who Buys Batteries Waste

Automotive

Lead-acid battery mandatory take-back — secondary lead smelters close the loop

Electronics

Li-ion packs from UPS and data centre backup to specialist recyclers

Precious Metal Refining

Cobalt, nickel, lithium recovery from Li-ion black mass

EWC Classification

Primary code: 16 06 01

Related codes commonly used for this stream:

16 06 02 16 06 03 20 01 33

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