European Waste Catalogue (EWC) Code

16 06 06* – separately collected electrolyte from batteries and accumulators

Chapter

16

wastes not otherwise specified in the list

Sub-Chapter

16 06

batteries and accumulators

Individual Entry

EWC Code

16 06 06*

Description

separately collected electrolyte from batteries and accumulators

Entry Type

Absolute Hazardous

* Signifies Hazardous Waste

EWC Code: 16 06 06* - separately collected electrolyte from batteries and accumulators. Type: Absolute Hazardous. Image by Dsposal

Absolute Hazardous - A waste that falls under an absolute hazardous entry is always hazardous. If that waste has no hazardous properties the absolute hazardous entry still applies. The law does not allow another entry to be applied to that waste.

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