Summary: The new Austrian Waste Management Act 2002 reforms the definition of waste; the law governing professional waste collection and treatment agencies; and the law governing waste treatment installations; and establishes legislation that is consistent with Community law. This new legislation aims to restrict room within which the Austrian federal provinces may regulate waste management by adopting nine different state acts. This article outlines the major innovations of the Waste Management Act 2002 and compares the Act with previous laws.
European Energy and Environmental Law Review