Our Story
About ExitWaste
Founded by engineers who believed industrial waste was a resource waiting to be recovered. Over 20 years later, that belief drives everything we do.
Our Mission
Turning Waste Into Resource
ExitWaste was founded in 2004 by a group of environmental engineers who saw a fundamental problem: Australian industry was treating wastewater as a liability rather than an asset. Billions of litres of recoverable water were being discharged every year, while facilities paid to truck in fresh supply.
We set out to change that. Today, ExitWaste is one of Australia's leading industrial wastewater specialists — delivering treatment, recycling, and compliance solutions that reduce costs, recover resources, and protect the environment.
Industrial waste isn't a problem to be managed — it's a resource to be recovered.
What We Stand For
Our Values
Environmental Responsibility
Every project we take on is guided by a genuine commitment to reducing industrial impact on our waterways and ecosystems.
Engineering Excellence
We apply rigorous process engineering to every solution — no shortcuts, no off-the-shelf fixes. Every system is built to perform.
Long-Term Partnership
We measure success by client retention, not project count. Our relationships are built on trust, transparency, and results.
Compliance First
Regulatory compliance is never an afterthought. We design systems that meet today's standards and adapt to tomorrow's.
Two Decades of Impact
Our Journey
ExitWaste founded by a team of environmental engineers in Perth, WA.
Expanded operations to Queensland and New South Wales.
Achieved ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 certification.
Delivered 200th wastewater treatment project across Australia.
Launched dedicated water recycling division for zero-discharge systems.
Surpassed 500 completed projects with 98% client retention rate.
The People Behind the Work
Our Team
Dr. Sarah Nguyen
Chief Executive Officer
Environmental engineer with 25 years in industrial water management. PhD in Environmental Science, University of Melbourne.
James Hartley
Head of Engineering
Process engineer specialising in complex industrial waste streams. Led over 150 treatment plant designs across mining and manufacturing.
Priya Sharma
Compliance Director
Former EPA regulatory officer with deep expertise in environmental licensing and industrial discharge compliance across all Australian states.
Tom Callahan
Operations Manager
Oversees field operations and client delivery across Australia. 18 years of hands-on experience in wastewater system commissioning and maintenance.
Work With Our Team
Ready to talk about your facility's wastewater challenges? We'd love to help.
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