20 01 43Hazardous Waste
waste lithium-based batteries (specifically for municipal separate collection).
- Official Taxonomy Path
Chapter 20: 20 - Municipal wastes
Sub-chapter 2001: 20 01 - separately collected fractions (except 15 01)
- Entry Type
- Standard classification
- What does this mean in practice?
- This is the official classification for waste lithium-based batteries (specifically for municipal separate collection).. 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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