16 06 06Hazardous Waste

Separately collected electrolyte from batteries and accumulators

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 separately collected electrolyte from batteries and accumulators. 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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