EWC Code

16 06 03mercury-containing batteries

This is a code under chapter 16 06 — Batteries and accumulators of the UK European Waste Catalogue, used on waste transfer notes to classify the type of waste being transferred.

Code

16 06 03

Chapter

16 06

Description

mercury-containing batteries

Chapter description

Batteries and accumulators

Classification

Hazardous. Requires a Hazardous Waste Consignment Note (HWCN), not a standard Waste Transfer Note. Additional record-keeping applies under the Hazardous Waste Regulations 2005.