Waste code for lead acid vehicle batteries Car & truck batteries with lead plates & acid inside.
- Free, no account
- Based on official provincial sources
- Nothing is stored
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Lead acid vehicle batteries: 3 codes.
Lead acid vehicle batteries
Quebec E15 covers lead-acid batteries; other battery chemistries use E16. Deciding facts and exclusions.
Quebec inorganic solids and sludge
Discarded lead batteries
Lead chemistry of the cells
When to use E15Alberta oilfield waste codes
Wet-cell or dry-cell batteries
Wet-cell or dry-cell construction
When to use BATTB.C. hazardous-waste definition routes
Waste lead-acid batteries
Lead chemistry and reuse suitability
When to use Definition (i.3)
ComplyOnSiteWhich Canadian codes fit lead acid vehicle batteries?
| Candidate | Place | Waste stream |
|---|---|---|
| E15 | Quebec | Discarded lead batteries |
| BATT | Alberta | Wet-cell or dry-cell batteries |
| Definition (i.3) | British Columbia | Waste lead-acid batteries |
How do Canadian codes for lead acid vehicle batteries differ?
Quebec uses E15 for lead acid vehicle batteries and a separate category for other battery types. A car battery and a lithium battery differ in chemistry even though both are batteries.
How should lead acid vehicle batteries be described for collection in Canada?
Classify the battery and any electrolyte collected on its own. Use the battery's actual condition and its TDG entry, not a generic battery name.
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