Our Story

Building Australia's most trusted environmental and waste management solutions for over 20 years.

The Merton Environmental Journey

Founded on a commitment to solving tough environmental problems with elegant, practical solutions, Merton Environmental emerged from deep industry expertise and a genuine passion for helping businesses do things right.

What started as Merton Consulting has evolved into Merton Environmental—a rebrand that reflects our laser focus on environmental and waste management challenges. Whether it's hazardous waste handling, regulatory compliance, or custom-engineered solutions, we bring two decades of proven expertise to every engagement.

Today, we're recognized as Victoria's go-to specialists for complex environmental challenges. Our team has tackled incidents across multiple states, guided businesses through strict compliance requirements, and developed innovative products like the Wavetop Washer that solve real-world problems.

Our Approach

Expertise

Deep technical knowledge across environmental science, waste management, regulatory frameworks, and industrial processes. We understand the nuances and complexities that others miss.

Integrity

Honest advice, transparent communication, and a commitment to solutions that truly serve your interests. We don't cut corners or take shortcuts on environmental responsibility.

Partnership

We work alongside you as true partners, invested in your success and committed to long-term relationships built on trust and results.

Our Team

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Andrew Gowans

Principal

Andrew brings over 20 years of experience in environmental consulting, waste management, and industrial compliance. His expertise spans hazardous materials handling, regulatory affairs, and strategic problem-solving. A trusted advisor to industry across Australia.

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Dugald Cunningham

Senior Consultant

Dugald combines technical depth with practical problem-solving across environmental science and waste management. His expertise includes compliance assessment, incident response, and resource recovery optimization. Dedicated to helping clients navigate complex regulatory landscapes.

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Chris Janka

Senior Project Manager

Structural Geologist and Hydrogeologist with over 20 years' experience in the waste and environmental sector. A remediation specialist with extensive experience on large-scale groundwater remediation projects for major fuel companies across the eastern seaboard, waste classification, and troubleshooting complex remediation systems.

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Brad Percival

Project Manager

Chemical Engineer with experience across sustainable packaging and float glass manufacturing. Brad brings hands-on expertise in managing hazardous chemical plant operations, overseeing technical, safety, and environmental compliance. Passionate about hazardous material management and process engineering solutions for complex environmental challenges.

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L Wylie

Project Manager

A dedicated member of the Merton Environmental team, contributing expertise across environmental and waste management projects. Committed to delivering practical, compliant solutions for clients across a range of industries.

Credentials & Accreditations

EPA Accredited Consigner

Official accreditation for handling and consigning Recoverable Packaged Waste, ensuring full regulatory compliance and proper material processing.

Environmental Expertise

20+ years of documented success in environmental consulting, hazardous waste management, and industrial compliance across multiple states.

Multi-Industry Experience

Proven track record serving water utilities, manufacturing, metals recycling, chemical facilities, food & beverage, and transport & logistics.

Innovation & Product Design

Developers of the Wavetop Washer—a precision-engineered pH probe cleaning device that sets the industry standard for probe maintenance technology.

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