Waste code: 7094
Suggested EWC codes: 160213 (From various types of electrical equipment - industrial) 200133 (Small batteries - portable)
Hazard class: 9A
Packing group: -
UN no.: 3480 (Rechargeable)
Several EWC codes and transport classifications fall within this fraction. Determine the correct classification for your waste using the safety data sheet or contact SAR for advice.
Portable lithium batteries: pack in layers with vermiculite in UN-approved packaging.
Industrial batteries: tape the terminals before placing the batteries in layers with vermiculite in a UN-approved cardboard box.
Industrial batteries over 12 kg: tape the terminals and place the batteries on a pallet with a collar. Cover the top of the pallet with plastic for shipment. There must be only one layer of Li-ion batteries on the pallet (no stacking).
Batteries over 30 kg: only one battery per outer packaging
Batteries are forwarded through battery return schemes. Plastic and metal parts in lithium batteries are recycled as material, while lithium is sent to landfill.
Batteries must be sorted by type.
Li-ion batteries larger than 25 cm must be separated from smaller batteries at source.
Damaged or swollen batteries: tape the terminals before placing each battery in a separate sealed bag. Place the bag in UN-approved packaging with vermiculite. Mark the packaging “Damaged Li-ion batteries”.
Lithium-ion batteries usually retain considerable energy when discarded and may therefore present a fire hazard. Vermiculite reduces the risk of short circuits and movement in the drum; it also absorbs liquids, has low thermal conductivity and is fire-retardant.
See the separate information sheet on packaging and shipping lithium-ion batteries on our website: www.sargruppen.no
The waste guide uses technical terms and codes to describe how different types of waste should be identified, classified, and handled. This makes it easier to find the correct waste fraction and comply with requirements for sorting, packaging, and delivery.