Waste management concept (AWK) Austria - professional preparation, consulting & site analysis
We create your legally compliant waste management concept (AWK) in accordance with §10 AWG – quickly, comprehensibly and optimally tailored to your location. For companies throughout Austria.
GOOD TO KNOW
An AWK is not only a legal obligation – it can also optimize processes, reduce costs and improve the environmental balance sheet
What is a waste management concept (AWK)?
A waste management concept is a structured planning document that describes how waste is to be avoided, collected, separated, transported, recycled and disposed of in a company or organization. It serves to make waste streams transparent and to comply with legal requirements.
Who needs a waste management concept (AWK) in Austria?
- Obligation according to AWG §10: Companies with 21 or more employees at one location must draw up a waste management concept.
- Deadline: As soon as the 21st employee is hired, the AWK must be submitted within 12 months.
Practical examples for companies that usually require an AWK:
- All companies with more than 20 employees
- Commercial, industrial and production companies
- Companies with hazardous waste or chemicals
- Branch and franchise companies (subject to audit for each location)
- Health and care facilities
Practical tip: Smaller companies can also benefit from a waste management plan in order to organize waste flows efficiently, reduce costs and be prepared for inspections.
What content must a waste management concept (AWK) contain in Austria?
In the waste management concept, we document all waste-relevant processes at a site in line with the operational purpose.
Essential mandatory contents of a waste management concept:
- Sector, purpose of the installation and parts of the installation: Full details of the operational purpose, the sector and all relevant parts of the installation.
- Process-related description of the operation: Description of all operational processes, procedures and production steps that generate waste.
- Waste-relevant presentation of the company: Overview of the types of waste produced, quantities and their management within the company.
- Organizational arrangements for compliance with legal provisions: responsibilities, internal processes and measures for compliance with the legal requirements of the AWG.
- an assessment of future developments with regard to waste management in your company
Practical tip:
A complete waste management plan not only helps with inspections by the authorities, but also enables efficient waste management, cost savings and sustainable use of resources.
How we create your waste management concept
We support companies throughout Austria in the professional creation of waste management concepts – customized, practical and legally compliant. Our goal: You receive a concept that fulfills legal requirements, makes waste streams transparent and makes operational processes efficient.
To create your waste management concept, we analyze all waste-relevant processes at your site that serve to fulfill the operational purpose. We track the waste from the original input material through all operational processes to proper collection, separation and disposal.
Waste management concept
Our approach at a glance
Analysis of the location:
- Consideration of all operational processes and waste streams
- Identification of waste types, quantities and their collection and separation
Preparation of the AWK:
- Documentation in accordance with the mandatory contents of §10 AWG
- Extrapolation of the collected data to total annual volumes
- Description of organizational processes, responsibilities and safety requirements
- List of measures for waste prevention, recycling and sustainable disposal
- Input-output analysis to illustrate waste performance.
- The analysis provides relevant KPIs for cross-site tracking of waste performance and the evaluation of waste optimization measures.
Testing & optimization:
- Before handover, the AWK is checked for completeness and legal conformity
- Suggestions for optimization and cost reduction
Implementation & training:
- Support with implementation in the company
- Design and creation of training materials on waste separation, safety and documentation
6 advantages of an Interzero waste management concept
Variant 1: Waste management concept with on-site visit (existing company)
After a joint inspection of your site, we analyze all waste-relevant processes directly on site. In addition, qualitative impressions from daily operations are incorporated into the concept.
Your benefit:
A detailed location analysis and an individually tailored optimization strategy with specific recommendations for action.
Variant 2: Waste management concept without on-site visit (remote waste management concept)
You provide us with your existing waste data, hall plans and information. On this basis, we create your waste management plan without an on-site inspection, professionally and in compliance with the law.
Your benefit:
Fast, structured and efficient creation of an AWK – ideal if you have good data or several locations.
Variant 3: Waste management concept before site opening (planning waste management concept)
An AWK may be required even before a site is commissioned – for example, for official inspection and approval.
We create your AWK on the basis of reference data, empirical values and well-founded estimates, tailored to the industry, planned processes and company size.
Your advantage:
An AWK planning tool that complies with the authorities, which serves as a basis for decision-making and can be adapted to real operations at a later date.
Unsure which variant is best suited to your company or project?We will be happy to advise you without obligation and recommend the optimum procedure.
Waste management does not stop at the concept.
You can commission us directly to implement the measures recommended in the AWK – we will implement them quickly and professionally via our Austria-wide partner network.
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