EWC Code 16 06 04
European Waste Catalogue (EWC) Code 16 06 04 describes waste that as alkaline batteries (except 16 06 03) and is classed as a Absolute Non-hazardous code.
EWC Code
16 06 04Description
alkaline batteries (except 16 06 03)Entry Type
Absolute Non-hazardousA waste that is not listed with an asterisk and does not have any link to a mirror or absolute hazardous entry is automatically not hazardous.
An EWC Code is a six-digit code used to identify waste as listed in the European Waste Catalogue. It is formatted as three pairs of numbers, for example 12 34 56. It identifies and classifies waste into categories according to how these wastes have been produced. It adequately describes the waste being transported, handled or treated. It can also be referred as a LoW Code (List of Waste Code). Read "What is an EWC Code?" from more information.