Batteries
Small batteries, EAL-kode: 200133 – NS: 7093
UN nr. 3480.
Check ADR for additional UN numbers this may fall under

Should contain

  • Unsorted small batteries

Should not contain

  • Car and lead batteries
  • Lithium batteries
  • Industrial batteries
  • Mercury-containing batteries
  • Cadmium-containing batteries
  • Batteries from tools

Description

Small batteries that are not classified as hazardous waste, e.g., household batteries used in flashlights, radios, etc. See the Battery Return overview for examples. Remember to tape the poles of each battery to prevent them from reacting with other batteries and causing heat generation.

Collection

Collected separately as its own fraction in a red battery box, 30 or 60-liter drums with vermiculite between layers. Plastic drums should be used for packaging. Batteries must be declared electronically at avfallsdeklarering.no.

Processing

Delivered to approved receipt for sorting, processing and/or destruction.

Recycling

The batteries are recycled as much as possible.

Non-compliance

Will incur additional costs and may result in reception refusing to accept it. If the declaration is not completed, hazardous waste is not taken by the driver.

Referral regulations

Waste Regulations

Special risk factors

Heat may develop when storing small batteries.

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