EWC 16 06 05
Other batteries and accumulators
About 16 06 05
Other batteries and accumulators not classified as hazardous.
- Chapter
- 16 · Wastes Not Otherwise Specified in the List
- Sub-chapter
- 16 06 · Batteries and accumulators
- Classification
- Non-hazardous. Use a standard waste transfer note and keep it for 2 years.
- Recyclability
- Specialist disposal: Includes lithium-ion, silver oxide, and zinc-air cells. Mercury batteries banned since 2015 (EU Directive 2006/66/EC). Lithium batteries pose fire risk
Handling: Batteries are hazardous — segregate by type, no mixing. Landfill ban applies