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
