Vorarlberg Waste Management Law. Country/Territory Austria Territorial subdivision Vorarlberg Document type Legislation Date 2006 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleLaw on prevention and assessment of waste. Subject Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Waste disposal Waste management Polluter pays principle Transport/storage Royalties/fees Offences/penalties Enforcement/compliance Basic legislation Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Western Europe Abstract The present Law lays down provisions relating to the prevention and assessment of waste. Aims and principles contained in the Waste Disposal Act 2002 apply also to the present Law. The underlying principles of waste management are, inter alia, to prevent or to keep at a low level the harmful effects on human beings, animals and plants, to keep at a low level the discharge of harmful substances in the air, to spare natural resources, such as water, energy, countryside. The text consists of 24 art Full text German Website www.ris.bka.gv.at References - Legislation Implements Waste Management Act 2002. Legislation | Austria | 2002 Keyword: Basic legislation, Pollution control, Waste disposal, Waste management, Waste prevention, Soil pollution/quality, Authorization/permit, Inspection, Hazardous waste, Monitoring Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Waste Transport Ordinance. Legislation | Austria | 2006 Keyword: Waste disposal, Waste management, Waste domestic sources, Waste non-domestic sources, Waste prevention, Transport/storage Source: FAO, FAOLEX