EVAC Environmental was formed in 2003 to service the car wash industry, installing and maintaining water recycling systems and oil-water separators for car wash bays. We've grown into a national commercial plumbing and waste management business, but our code hasn't changed.
We're a small, hands-on team. Not a call centre that dispatches contractors. We answer the phone, we know your sites, and we get it sorted.
The work has changed over twenty-three years. The way we approach it hasn't.
EVAC Environmental was formed in 2003 to provide a service for the car wash industry, installing and servicing water recycling systems for car wash bays. The original mission was to support K-Mart Tyre & Auto Victoria and other industry leaders with oil-water separators and water recycling systems.
From there we diversified into commercial kitchens and developed award-nominated remote monitoring safety technology. Today we deliver waste and plumbing management solutions to businesses across multiple sectors — childcare, hospitality, strata, councils, automotive and aged care.
We're committed to educating businesses on complying with trade waste requirements and reducing the potential hazards that can arise from overlooked waste and plumbing fixtures — the kind that can cause significant harm to patrons, staff and the environment.
After more than two decades, we remain true to our code of ethics: Ethical, Environmental and Responsible.
The people behind EVAC. Two of the leaders who keep the work moving.
Managing Director & Founder
From building personal computers and electric skateboards in the 80s, to working in the Army and the aviation industry, Michael brings laser-sharp focus to whatever's in front of him. He started EVAC Environmental in 2003 after developing strategies in the water treatment business — beginning with K-Mart Tyre & Auto Victoria and other industry leaders, servicing oil-water separators and water recycling systems. From there, EVAC diversified into commercial kitchens and developed award-nominated remote monitoring safety technology.
Director of Trade Waste Consultancy
From supporting her family in a rural Australian business to successful sales and marketing roles in her later career, Kelly has always carried a passion for business. Her journey with EVAC began in 2004, and to this day she's a passionate advocate of environmental sustainability — and how small businesses can implement good waste management practices to secure a greener, cleaner future. Kelly has also served on the board of Kensington Community Children's Co-operative, a parent-managed childcare centre, during her children's time at the centre.
Three principles that shape every job we take on.
EVAC Environmental is built on being truthful, fair, honest and inclusive. The work we win is the work we earn — through straight answers, transparent pricing and showing up when we said we would.
Implementing environmentally friendly practices is core to our business. We use and supply chemical-free products where we can, and every job is delivered with the environment in mind.
We believe in the responsible delivery of services and products to the waste and plumbing industry. That means proper documentation, regulatory compliance and decisions we'd make even if no one was checking.
The regulatory frameworks and Australian standards we work to. Compliance built into the work, not bolted on at the end.
WASTE TRANSPORT
Approved by the Environment Protection Authority Victoria for the safe transport of liquid and trade waste.
PLUMBING & DRAINAGE
Australian and New Zealand Standards for plumbing and drainage. Every plumbing job we deliver aligns with the AS/NZS 3500 framework.
BACKFLOW PREVENTION
The standard for water supply protection — backflow prevention devices, testing and certification. We test, install and certify to AS/NZS 2845.1.
CHILDCARE COMPLIANCE
Alignment with the NQF requirements for approved childcare and education service providers, including hot water and hygiene compliance.
RECORDKEEPING
Records management aligned to AS ISO 15489. Every job is captured and kept so it stands up to audit, insurance review and regulatory scrutiny.
COUNCIL RECORDS
For council-facing works in Victoria, we follow the Public Record Office Victoria's PROS 25/02 standard for records of authority work.
PLUMBING CERTIFICATION
All commercial plumbing works delivered with appropriate Plumbing Industry Commission compliance certificates issued at completion.
Three ways to work with EVAC. Pick what fits your operation today.
Emergency call-out, reactive repairs, compliance, commercial plumbing and site inspections.
Plumbing →Grease trap servicing, Big Dipper and Grease Guardian, liquid waste removal, trade waste compliance.
Waste →Plumbing and waste under one ongoing program. One provider, one relationship, no gaps.
FM →Tell us what you need. We'll come back with a straight answer on what's required and what it looks like to work with EVAC. No pressure, no runaround.
