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 optimized for your operations.

Our Design Philosophy

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 Optimization

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 organization.

Ongoing Support

We don't hand off the solution and disappear. We provide implementation support, training, optimization, and continuous improvement partnerships.

The Custom Design Process

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 optimization 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: Optimization

Continuous monitoring and performance optimization. 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:

Waste Management

  • Waste stream optimization
  • Collection and sorting systems
  • Processing facility design
  • Resource recovery systems
  • Waste minimization programs

Process Optimization

  • Treatment process design
  • Facility layout optimization
  • Equipment selection
  • Automation systems
  • Quality control systems

Environmental Control

  • Emissions control
  • Wastewater treatment
  • Spill prevention systems
  • Monitoring and detection
  • Remediation systems

Specialized Equipment

  • Cleaning devices (like Wavetop Washer)
  • Measurement systems
  • Sampling equipment
  • Containment systems
  • Maintenance tools

Case Study Examples

Regional Water Authority Optimization

Challenge: Large water authority needed to optimize 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 Minimization

Challenge: Industrial facility wanted to reduce waste generation but required solution compatible with existing equipment.

Solution: Custom process optimization 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 range and timeline:

Small Projects

Scope: Targeted optimization 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, optimization, and continuous improvement over time.

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