16 06 04Non-Hazardous

Alkaline batteries (except 16 06 03)

Official Taxonomy Path

Chapter 16: Wastes not otherwise specified in the list

Sub-chapter 1606: Batteries and accumulators

Entry Type
Absolute non-hazardous
What does this mean in practice?
This is the official classification for alkaline batteries (except 16 06 03). As a non-hazardous waste, this requires standard duty of care documentation (Waste Transfer Notes) when moved off-site.

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