Hazardous Waste Management
Expert management of hazardous and prescribed industrial waste — from identification and storage through to compliant transport and disposal.
Comprehensive Hazardous Waste Solutions
Managing hazardous waste correctly is both a legal requirement and an ethical responsibility. Merton Environmental provides a complete hazardous waste management service — handling everything from initial waste identification and classification through to secure storage, documentation, transport and final disposal or treatment.
As an EPA Accredited Consigner of Prescribed Industrial Waste, we have the accreditation, expertise and systems to manage your hazardous waste with confidence.
Our Hazardous Waste Services
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Material Identification & Classification
Accurate identification and classification of hazardous materials according to EPA Victoria categories and Australian standards. We determine the correct prescribed waste category for your materials.
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Secure Storage Solutions
Advice and support for compliant on-site storage of hazardous waste, including bunding requirements, labelling, segregation, incompatibility management and emergency provisions.
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Documentation & Compliance
Full waste transport certificates, EPA consignment tracking, prescribed waste records and regulatory reporting — complete chain-of-custody documentation from your site to final destination.
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Safe Handling & Transport
Coordinating the safe removal and transport of hazardous waste using licensed carriers. We manage the logistics so you don’t have to — handling scheduling, manifests and carrier compliance checks.
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Disposal & Treatment
Identifying the most appropriate and cost-effective disposal or treatment pathway for your specific waste streams — from licensed landfill to resource recovery, solvent recovery and chemical treatment.
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Ongoing Support & Reviews
Regular waste audits, management plan reviews, staff awareness briefings and continuous improvement support to ensure your hazardous waste practices remain current and compliant.
Industries We Serve
Our hazardous waste management services are used across a wide range of Victorian industries:
- Water authorities and utilities — treatment chemicals, sludges and contaminated materials
- Manufacturing — process chemicals, oils, solvents and contaminated packaging
- Metals and recycling — acid solutions, heavy metal sludges and process residues
- Chemical and materials — off-specification product, reaction residues and laboratory waste
- Food and beverage — cleaning chemicals, trade waste and grease trap waste
- Transport and logistics — fuel contamination, spill residues and workshop waste
Did you know?
Improper disposal of prescribed industrial waste in Victoria carries significant penalties under the Environment Protection Act 2017, including fines of up to $830,000 for companies and criminal liability for directors. Working with an EPA Accredited Consigner protects your business and provides documented evidence of compliance.
Need Hazardous Waste Management?
Contact us to discuss your waste streams and we’ll provide a tailored solution. We respond within one business day.