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Evoro’s name might be new in the hazardous and liquid waste space, but the company has more than 20 years industry experience behind it, led by new Chief Executive Officer Susie McBurney.
A stalwart of the industry, with notable stints at both Cleanway and REMONDIS Australia, Susie has taken the role at Evoro, intent on driving the company forward.
Announcing her move, Susie says she is keen to bring all her experience into a uniquely strategic role.
“I thrive on creating structure and can see the big picture but understand the details,” she says.
“I uncover new opportunities and have the grit and resilience to capitalise on them.
“After 25 years in waste management, I couldn’t be more excited to be taking on this new role.”
The amalgamation of waste management companies Cleanway, Lee’s Environmental and EnviroChoice, Evoro has a complete eastern seaboard presence with operations in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria.
Susie describes it as creating a “powerhouse in total waste solutions” covering everything from bin hire to industrial services. For clients, it means safe, efficient and environmentally responsible disposal solutions for hazardous and non-hazardous waste, and cutting-edge sustainability practices.
“We take out environmental responsibilities very seriously,” Susie says. “We are committed to finding solutions that return and reuse materials.”
Evoro operates across a range of industries throughout Australia, including municipal councils, manufacturing, transport and logistics, oil and gas and infrastructure and construction.
A suite of services is tailored towards hazardous waste such as collection and disposal, emergency and spill response, grease trap and septic tank cleans and hazardous waste treatment.
Susie says the team of chemists, engineers and operational specialists is committed to innovation and excellence and can provide tailored solutions for even the most challenging waste streams.
Case in point – the company’s treatment plant in Victoria specialises in neutralising and recycling hazardous chemicals and can recover reusable product from waste glycol, an organic compound commonly referred to as antifreeze.
The facility has capability to process about 400,000 litres of glycol each month, achieving purity levels of 90 per cent for reuse.
Susie says building a greener future includes adopting eco-friendly waste streams.
“Evoro works to be at the forefront of technical waste treatment solutions, with the aim to provide input into the circular economy,” she says.
“Our team pursues strategies in house and through our partners, including resource recovery, recycling, composting and waste-to-energy, to redefine the waste cycle by first approaching waste as a potential source of reusable product.”
Evoro’s chemical neutralisation process safely balances PH levels in acidic and alkaline wastes through a controlled chemical reaction, turning them into a non-hazardous chemical such as water or insoluble salts.
Wastewater treatment includes ensuring industrial wastewater meets regulatory standards before discharge, advanced technology to treat waters with high levels of PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) and a safe and effective technique to treat and dispose of hydrogen fluoride (HF) chemicals.
Using advanced solidification techniques, the team also stabilises sludges and powders, making them safe for sustainable disposal. Recycling oil helps to ensure that less is wasted, and more is reused, reducing the strain on finite resources.
Facility upgrades in Laverton, Victoria, New South Wales and Stapylton, Queensland are set to strengthen the line-up.
The Laverton project, five years in the making, was set to commence construction in November 2024 and will modernise the facility, improve access and increase processing capacity.
For Stapylton, Evoro has approvals to expand onsite treatment capabilities, with the project set to start in 2025.
All Evoro facilities and operations comply with environmental regulations and are Environment Protection Authority certified. The team also conducts waste audits to help customers better understand their waste streams and provide them with an efficient and eco-friendly solutions.
Susie says the company strives to minimise the amount of waste going to landfill.
The team has a commitment to sustainable waste management practices and clients can be assured that their waste is managed in line with professional and legal standards.
“Implementing the highest safety standards when dealing with waste also helps to ensure our clients, employees and the wider public do not come into necessary harm,” Susie says.
“By setting ambitious goals, embracing technological innovation, and collaborating with stakeholders, we ensure our waste management practices evolve in sync with the latest advancements.
“This commitment drives positive results for us and our customers.”
