16 06 01Hazardous Waste
Lead batteries
- Official Taxonomy Path
Chapter 16: Wastes not otherwise specified in the list
Sub-chapter 1606: Batteries and accumulators
- Entry Type
- Absolute hazardous
- What does this mean in practice?
- This is the official classification for lead batteries. Because this is a hazardous waste (indicated by the asterisk in the official catalogue), it requires specialised handling, consignment notes, and cannot be mixed with general waste.
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