RCRA codes for lead-acid batteries Car, truck & backup-power batteries with acid & lead plates.
- Free, no account
- Based on 40 CFR Part 261 and EPA guidance
- Nothing is stored
Find a federal hazardous waste code
Lead-acid batteries: 2 codes.
Lead-acid batteries
Identify whether the batteries are being sent for reclamation or disposal. See the lead-acid batteries guide for exclusions and management routes.
Characteristic hazardous waste
Corrosive waste
Battery electrolyte pH or liquid steel corrosion meets D002 criteria
When to use D002Characteristic hazardous waste
Lead
Lead leaching from lead-acid batteries reaches the TCLP limit
When to use D008
Which RCRA codes apply to lead-acid batteries?
Qualifying reclaimed lead-acid batteries can use the separate 40 CFR 266.80 route.
| Code | When it applies |
|---|---|
| D002 | Battery electrolyte pH or liquid steel corrosion meets D002 criteria |
| D008 | Lead in the leachate reaches the TCLP limit |
How do I prove the code for lead-acid batteries?
Document each physical or chemical property that matters. One characteristic test can't settle the other D-code criteria.
Is there another way to manage lead-acid batteries?
Lead-acid batteries from genuine household activity can be excluded under the household waste rule. They can also go by the universal-waste route, so check the Universal-waste limits.