Custom Design & Engineering
Tailored solutions for your unique environmental and waste management challenges.
Custom Solutions for Unique Challenges
Every operation has unique environmental and waste management challenges that standard solutions don’t address. Merton Environmental develops custom-engineered solutions tailored to your specific requirements.
Drawing on over 20 years of experience and deep technical expertise, we design solutions that are practical, cost-effective and optimised for your operations.
Our Design Philosophy
Six principles that guide every custom design engagement.
Problem-Focused
We start by deeply understanding your specific challenge. Not all problems have identical solutions, and we don’t apply cookie-cutter approaches.
Practical Engineering
Designs must work in real-world conditions with existing equipment, personnel and infrastructure. We engineer for implementation reality.
Cost Optimisation
We balance upfront investment with long-term operational savings and environmental benefits. Value-based design, not lowest-cost design.
Environmental Responsibility
Sustainability is built into the design from the start, not added as an afterthought. Every solution meets or exceeds environmental requirements.
Scalability
Solutions are designed to grow with your operation. From single-site deployment to multi-facility implementation across your organisation.
Ongoing Support
We don’t hand off the solution and disappear. We provide implementation support, training, optimisation and continuous improvement partnerships.
The Custom Design Process
A structured approach from discovery through to ongoing support.
Phase 1: Discovery
We begin with comprehensive analysis of your challenge. Site visits, operational review, waste stream assessment and identification of constraints and opportunities.
Phase 2: Design
Concept development and detailed engineering. We create designs tailored to your specifications and constraints, with multiple options for your evaluation.
Phase 3: Prototyping
Development of prototypes or pilot systems. Real-world testing in your environment to validate performance and identify optimisation opportunities before full deployment.
Phase 4: Implementation
Manufacturing and deployment of the final solution. Installation support, staff training and validation testing to ensure full compliance with design specifications.
Phase 5: Optimisation
Continuous monitoring and performance optimisation. Real-world adjustments, efficiency improvements and scaling to other facilities as appropriate.
Phase 6: Support
Ongoing technical support, maintenance guidance, troubleshooting and evolution of the solution as your operational needs change over time.
Application Areas
We have experience designing custom solutions for diverse challenges across these areas.
Waste Management
- Waste stream optimisation
- Collection and sorting systems
- Processing facility design
- Resource recovery systems
- Waste minimisation programs
Process Optimisation
- Treatment process design
- Facility layout optimisation
- Equipment selection
- Automation systems
- Quality control systems
Environmental Control
- Emissions control
- Wastewater treatment
- Spill prevention systems
- Monitoring and detection
- Remediation systems
Specialised Equipment
- Cleaning devices (like Wavetop Washer)
- Measurement systems
- Sampling equipment
- Containment systems
- Maintenance tools
Case Study Examples
Real-world examples of custom-engineered solutions delivering results.
Regional Water Authority Optimisation
Challenge: Large water authority needed to optimise treatment byproduct handling and recovery.
Solution: Custom-designed resource recovery system integrated with existing treatment processes.
Result: 45% reduction in byproduct volume, significant cost savings, improved environmental metrics.
Manufacturing Facility Waste Minimisation
Challenge: Industrial facility wanted to reduce waste generation but required a solution compatible with existing equipment.
Solution: Custom process optimisation design with minimal disruption to operations.
Result: 35% waste reduction, minimal capital investment, full deployment within 6 months.
Investment & Timeline
Custom design projects vary significantly based on complexity and scope. Typical ranges and timelines:
Small Projects
Scope: Targeted optimisation or equipment design
Investment: $5K – $25K
Timeline: 2-4 months
Medium Projects
Scope: System design or facility redesign
Investment: $25K – $100K
Timeline: 4-8 months
Large Projects
Scope: Multi-facility or comprehensive redesign
Investment: $100K+
Timeline: 8+ months
Why Choose Merton Environmental for Custom Design
Deep Industry Expertise: 20+ years of experience gives us insight into real operational challenges and practical solutions. Proven Design Process: Our structured approach ensures thorough discovery, effective design and successful implementation. Ongoing Partnership: We don’t just deliver a design — we support implementation, optimisation and continuous improvement over time.
Have a Unique Environmental Challenge?
Let’s discuss how we can design a custom solution tailored to your specific needs and operational constraints.