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Author(s):	Entacher, Martin; Resch, Daniel; Reichel, Paul; Galler, Robert
Title:	Recycling of tunnel spoil - laws affecting waste from mining and tunnelling / Wiederverwertung von Tunnelausbruchmaterial - Abfallrecht im Berg- und Tunnelbau
Abstract:	Tunnel spoil material is categorised for the purpose of the laws regulating waste disposal as “excavated materials”, which represents the largest waste stream by quantity in Austria. The goal of avoiding waste has become more important with the implementation of the Waste Framework Directive 2008/98/EC at the end of 2010. Recycling of material excavated from tunnels is thus more than ever an important issue. This article explains the opportunities and hindrances posed by waste law in Austria and describes some possible future developments, potential synergies and offers a legal comparison with the primary raw materials industry. It appears that the legal framework is not completely satisfactory and there is also a need for further technical guidelines. Tunnelausbruchmaterial gehört abfallrechtlich zur Kategorie des “Aushubmaterials”, welches den mengenmäßig größten Abfallstrom in Österreich darstellt. Das Ziel der Abfallvermeidung hat durch die Umsetzung der Abfallrahmenrichtlinie 2008/98/EG Ende 2010 weiter an Gewicht gewonnen, Wiederverwendung von Tunnelausbruchmaterial ist somit aktueller denn je. Der vorliegende Artikel beleuchtet die Chancen und Hindernisse, die das Abfallrecht in Österreich dafür bietet und zeigt mögliche zukünftige Entwicklungen auf. Dabei werden potenzielle Synergien und ein rechtlicher Vergleich mit der Primärrohstoffindustrie dargestellt. Es zeigt sich, dass die rechtlichen Rahmenbedingungen noch nicht ganz zufriedenstellend sind und auch der Bedarf nach technischen Regelwerken besteht.
Source:	Geomechanics and Tunnelling 4 (2011), No. 6
Page/s:	692-701
Language of Publication:	English/German

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