WBA classification categories

How batteries are categorized

Classification of the WBA in terms of waste codes from GD 856/2002 

16 06 Batteries and accumulators
16 06 01 * Lead acid batteries
16 06 02 * Ni-Cd batteries
16 06 03 * Mercury-containing batteries
06 06 04 Alkaline batteries (except 16 06 03)
16 06 05 Other batteries and accumulators
16 06 06 * Electrolytes collected separately from batteries and accumulators

BATTERY / ACCUMULATORS TYPE

Caution! Batteries that do not specify the chemical composition contain Zinc Carbon and therefore fall within category 1c.

PORTABLE BATTERIES (categories 1 and 2)

1a. ALKALINE

1b. LITHIUM

1 c. ZINC CARBON

1 d. ZINC AIR

1e. MERCURY OXIDE

1f. SILVER OXIDE

2a. NiCd (CADMIUM NICKEL)

2b. ACID LEAD

2c. NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE

2d. LITHIUM ION

2e. LITHIUM POLYMER

Category 3

3a. ACID LEAD

3b. CADMIUM NICKEL

3c. more

INDUSTRIAL BATTERIES (category 4)

4a. ACID LEAD

4b. CADMIUM NICKEL (NiCd)

4c. more