16 06 03* EWC code (160603) Mercury-containing batteries.
- Free, no account
- Based on the UK List of Waste and WM3
- Nothing is stored
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16 06 03*, hazardous.
HazardousBatteries
Mercury-containing batteries
Is 16 06 03* hazardous?
Yes, always. 16 06 03* has an asterisk, and WM3 lists it as absolute hazardous: waste under this code is hazardous whatever is in it, with no assessment to decide it.
It moves on a hazardous waste consignment note, not a waste transfer note. Hazardous waste EWC codes
What does 16 06 03* cover?
- Official wording
- “mercury-containing batteries”
- Sub-chapter
- 16 06: batteries and accumulators
- Chapter
- 16: Wastes not otherwise specified in the list
Which everyday wastes take 16 06 03*?
| Waste | When it’s 16 06 03* |
|---|---|
| Batteries | Containing mercury |
Which other codes sit beside 16 06 03*?
The other codes in 16 06:
| Code | What it is | Hazardous |
|---|---|---|
| 16 06 01* | Lead batteries | Yes |
| 16 06 02* | Ni-Cd batteries | Yes |
| 16 06 04 | Alkaline batteries | No |
| 16 06 05 | Other batteries and accumulators | No |
| 16 06 06* | Separately collected electrolyte from batteries and accumulators | Yes |
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The codes apply across the UK. The consignment note here is for England and Wales; Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own.