Abfallrecht

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This comprehensive overview covers various regulations and directives related to waste management and environmental protection. Key legislation includes the Abfallwirtschaftsgesetz 2002, which establishes the framework for waste management, and the Altölverordnung, governing the disposal of used oil. The document also addresses regulations for refillable plastic beverage containers, batteries, and the management of hazardous waste through the Festsetzungsverordnung. It outlines the requirements for the separation of construction waste and the collection of organic waste, along with regulations on labeling plastics and the disposal of cooling devices. Additionally, it discusses the Packaging Ordinance and its objectives for reducing and recycling packaging waste, including European Union standards for heavy metal limits. The Deponieverordnung governs landfill operations, while the Abfallverbrennungsverordnung regulates waste incineration. The Bundes-Abfallwirtschaftsplan 2001 provides a national waste management strategy, and the Kompostverordnung outlines composting regulations. The document also includes provisions for the management of end-of-life vehicles, adherence to international agreements like the Basel Convention, and regional waste management laws across various Austrian states. Lastly, it references the Öko-Audit and the Umweltmanagementgesetz, emphasizing the importance of sustainable environmental practices.