UNEP/Basel Convention - Technical Guidelines for the environmentally sound management of waste lead-acid batteries [2003]
Description:
The Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal aims to protect human health and the environment against the adverse effects of hazardous wastes. The document provides technical guidelines on the treatment of waste lead-acid batteries including (i) recycling; (ii) environmental control; and (iii) health aspects. The guidelines are available in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish.
Why this Tool/Guidance?
Information provided is useful to support environmental health decision making and waste management decisions regarding lead-acid batteries.
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