Waste management officer according to §11 AWG Austria - external appointment, consulting & implementation
We provide your waste management officer in accordance with §11 AWG – legally compliant, practical and location-based.
For companies throughout Austria – as external waste management officers.
Companies are faced with increasingly complex waste regulations – from the Waste Management Act (Waste Management Act) to disposal certificates and documentation. At the same time, the demands for environmentally friendly and efficient waste management are increasing. Interzero assumes the statutory obligation of a waste management officer (Section 11 of the Waste Management Act) for you!
What is a waste manager according to §11 AWG?
The waste officer is a competent person who supports companies in complying with waste legislation.
He or she monitors proper waste management in the company, advises the management and actively contributes to improving waste separation, prevention and disposal.
Good to know:
A waste officer is not just a legal obligation – he or she creates transparency, reduces risks during inspections by the authorities and helps to reduce costs and liability risks.
Who needs a waste manager in Austria?
Obligation according to AWG §11:
A waste manager must be appointed if
- a company in Austria has 100 or more employees
- hazardous waste is regularly generated in a company, or
- the type, quantity or treatment of the waste requires this for environmental or safety reasons.
The obligation applies regardless of location and is based on the total number of employees in the company.
Typical companies with a duty to appoint a waste manager:
- Industrial and production companies
- Hotel & catering company with several locations
- Company with many branches
- Office operations including field service
- Companies with hazardous waste (e.g. oils, solvents, chemicals)
Practical tip:
Even if there is no formal obligation, a waste officer can be useful – for example, to relieve internal resources or to prepare professionally for inspections.
Tasks and duties of a waste manager
Obligation according to AWG §11:
The waste officer acts as the central technical contact person for all waste-related issues in the company.
The main tasks include:
- Monitoring compliance with the AWG and relevant ordinances
- Monitoring the proper collection, separation and storage of waste
- Advising the management and the responsible departments
- Participation in the creation, updating and implementation of the waste management concept (AWK)
- Training and sensitization of employees
- Preparation and monitoring of inspections by the authorities
- Identification of optimization potential for waste avoidance and cost reduction
Important: Responsibility and liability remain with the company – the waste management officer provides technical and organizational support.
External waste manager - your benefits
Not every company can or wants to appoint an internal waste management officer.
As external waste management officers, we take on this role in full or in a supporting capacity.
Your advantages
Savings on training and personnel costs
Up-to-date specialist knowledge and practical experience
Clear allocation of roles and legal certainty
Objective assessment of processes and risks
Flexible support - depending on location, sector and requirements
Our WMS team combines professionalism & technical expertise
How we support you as a waste manager
We assume the function of waste management officer in a practical, legally compliant and comprehensibly documented manner.
Our approach at a glance:
Location analysis
- Survey of all waste-relevant processes
- Evaluation of waste types, quantities and hazard potentials
- Review of existing documents (AWK, disposal contracts, register)
Documentation & control
- Support with records and evidence
- Participation in updating the AWK
- Preparation for examinations by the authorities
Assumption of the waste officer function
- Written order according to §11 AWG
- Ongoing expert advice
- Regular review of waste management in the company
Training & optimization
- Employee training on waste separation and safety
- Identification of savings and optimization potentials
- Recommendations for the legally compliant implementation of measures
“Professional waste management gains efficiency, legal certainty and validation through the support of a dedicated waste manager. As technical experts, we combine our expertise with reliable service to create sustainable waste management solutions.”
Benjamin Leschke
Waste Management Expert & Waste Officer at Interzero
Your advantages at a glance
✔ Legally compliant appointment of a waste officer in accordance with §11 AWG
✔ Relieving the burden on management and internal resources
✔ Reduction of liability and control risks
✔ Improved waste separation and lower disposal costs
✔ Practical support from experienced specialists
Order a waste manager now
We provide your waste management officer in accordance with §11 AWG – throughout Austria, professionally sound and precisely tailored to your location.
Whether as a permanent external solution or as a supplement to internal structures: we take care of analysis, appointment, support and documentation.
Unsure whether a waste management officer is mandatory for your company?We will check your situation without obligation and give you a clear recommendation.You can commission us directly to implement the recommended measures - we will implement them quickly and professionally via our Austria-wide partner network.
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