EWC 16 06 03*
Mercury-containing batteries
About 16 06 03*
Mercury-containing batteries. Hazardous — toxic heavy metal.
- Chapter
- 16 · Wastes Not Otherwise Specified in the List
- Sub-chapter
- 16 06 · Batteries and accumulators
- Classification
- Hazardous. Moves on a hazardous waste consignment note with a carrier and site permitted for it.
- Recyclability
- Specialist disposal: Mercury batteries must be collected separately for mercury recovery
Handling: Mercury is toxic — do not break open