R-Gang - News
Friday, 12 March 2010 Eastern region primary schools battle it out
Greenmount Primary School has proven that hard work and determination does pay off by winning EMRC`s household battery recycling competition, by collecting over 750 kilograms of batteries in 2009.
Thursday, 11 March 2010 EMRC expands its fluorescent light recycling service
The EMRC, along with its six member Councils*, is trialling the collection of fluorescent globes at a range of public locations throughout Perth’s Eastern Region.
Wednesday, 24 February 2010 5,000 mattresses recycled
More than 5,000 pre-loved mattresses have been recycled by the EMRC in the past eight months.
Friday, 5 February 2010 New study sheds light on fluorescent globe collections
A new study, commissioned by the Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council (EMRC) into collection and recycling of fluorescent lights, has revealed important information for governments and businesses considering fluorescent globe collections.
Friday, 8 January 2010 Waste becomes costly
Disposal fees for waste delivered in cars and trailers at the Red Hill Waste Management Facility have been reviewed and are set to rise from 1 January 2010.
Friday, 6 November 2009 Regional role for Cr Graham Pittaway OAM
Cr Graham Pittaway OAM, of the City of Bayswater, was elected at a Special Council meeting on 29 October 2009 as Chairman of the Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council (EMRC).
Thursday, 1 October 2009 EMRC appoints new CEO
The Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council (EMRC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Peter Schneider to the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective Monday 7 September 2009.
Thursday, 1 October 2009 Living with Less Waste: Free Earth Carers Training Program
In October, a free Earth Carers training program focused on practical ways to reduce waste at home and in the community will be available to residents in Perth’s Eastern Region.
Thursday, 1 October 2009 Come Cycle Perth’s Eastern Region!
Cycling in Perth’s Eastern Region has now been made easier thanks to the recently released publication Cycle Perth’s Eastern Region.
Tuesday, 21 July 2009 Grants to expand recycling services
The Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council (EMRC) has been awarded two grants totalling $185,835 to expand its mattress and fluorescent light recycling programmes.
Monday, 30 March 2009 International Composting Awareness Week
To celebrate Interational Composting Awareness Week, the EMRC will run a series of free workshops on how to compost and use worm farms.
Monday, 16 March 2009 Study To Meet State Government Deadline On Council Amalgamations
The Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council is launching a feasibility study for providing more shared services to its six member Councils – a timely action given the State Government’s recent policy for the amalgamations of local governments.
Thursday, 12 March 2009 Hazelmere Timber Recycling Centre Turns One
The EMRC`s Hazelmere Timber Recycling Centre celebrates it`s first birthday today - 12 March 2009.
Thursday, 5 February 2009 Midland Gate Shopping Centre Joins Fight Against Landfilling Batteries
Midland Gate Shopping Centre has joined the fight against batteries being sent to landfill.
Wednesday, 17 December 2008 Resource Recovery Project Update - December 2008
A preliminary report from the delegation who recently attended the Second International Symposium on Energy from Biomass and Waste is now available.
Thursday, 11 December 2008 Resource Recovery Update
A Resource Recovery Project update is now available.
Wednesday, 3 December 2008 EMRC Donation Helps Local School Build Water Wonderland
The EMRC has donated compost and mulch from its Red Hill Waste Management Facility to the Gidgegannup Primary School to assist in the construction of a Wetlands Area.
Tuesday, 2 December 2008 Swan and Helena River Management Framework Update
There are currently three projects underway for the Swan and Helena River Management Framework including the Regional Recreation Path, Heritage Audit and Riverbank Stabilisation projects.
Monday, 17 November 2008 Schools Lead the Way in Battery Recycling
Environment Minister Donna Faragher visited Bayswater Primary School to congratulate students involved in the EMRC’s battery recycling program and celebrate WA’s landmark shipment of batteries to NSW.
Wednesday, 5 November 2008 Community Groups Rewarded at Open Day
At its Red Hill Open Day on Saturday 1 November 2008, the EMRC (Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council) awarded 17 local community groups with funding from its 2008/09 EMRC Community Grants Program.
Tuesday, 4 November 2008 Resource Recovery Solution for Perth`s Eastern Region Underway
The Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council, in partnership with its six member Councils, has been working to develop suitable resource recovery solutions for Perth`s Eastern Region.
Wednesday, 15 October 2008 EMRC wins in the WA Environment Awards
The Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council (EMRC) has been announced as the winner of two 2008 WA Environment Awards for its work in the areas of Resource and Waste Management and Biodiversity Conservation.
Thursday, 2 October 2008 Red Hill Open Day 2008
The EMRC Celebrates 25 Years of Serving the Eastern Region.
Wednesday, 1 October 2008 Timber Recycling Centre Finalist in WA Environment Awards
The EMRC has been announced as a finalist in the 2008 Western Australia Environment Awards for the Hazelmere Timber Recycling Centre.
Tuesday, 26 August 2008 $13.9 Million for Nation`s Seventh Solar City in Perth
$13.9 million in Commonwealth funding will go to Australia’s seventh Solar City in Perth, Federal Environment Minister Peter Garrett said today.
Friday, 1 August 2008 Regional Councils move toward innovative recycling
The Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council (EMRC) was announced today as a recipient of two State Government Strategic Waste Initiatives Scheme (SWIS) grants totalling over $130,000.
Tuesday, 15 July 2008 10,000 Tonnes of Garden Waste Recycled
The Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council (EMRC) has recycled over 10,000 tonnes of garden waste in the last twelve months as part of its recycled organics program.
Thursday, 19 June 2008 EMRC finalist in Banksia Awards
The Hazelmere Timber Recycling Centre has been announced as a finalist in the 2008 Banksia Category Awards.
Thursday, 12 June 2008 Green Waste to Grape Vine
The Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council (EMRC) commenced a compost and mulch trial at Sandalford Wines on 7 June 2008 to demonstrate the benefits of applying recycled organics in viticulture.
Tuesday, 8 April 2008 Eastern Hills are winners!
The Eastern Hills Catchment Management Program is a category winner of the National Local Government Award for Innovation in 2007, as well being an overall national winner in the Natural Resource Management category.
Thursday, 20 March 2008 Kalamunda Primary Schools Recycling Household Dry-Cell Batteries
The school dry-cell battery collection program is a service offered by the EMRC (Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council) on behalf of the member Councils.
Thursday, 13 March 2008 Timber Recycling Centre Officially Opened
The Hazelmere Timber Recycling Centre was officially launched yesterday. The centre will reduce the amount of timber waste disposed of to WA landfill by at least 10,000 tonnes.
Wednesday, 27 February 2008 Perth’s Eastern Region lights the way
The EMRC has introduced a recycling service for fluorescent lamps and tubes for residents in Perth’s Eastern Region.
Friday, 7 December 2007 New online facility for Shire of Mundaring residents
The Shire of Mundaring now has a new on-line facility to assist residents in working out their bin day and recycling day.
Tuesday, 6 November 2007 Big turnout for the 2007 Red Hill Open Day
Over 140 visitors attended the 2007 Red Hill Open Day on 3 November 2007 for a behind-the-scenes look at the facility’s operations and Education Centre.
Wednesday, 17 October 2007 City of Bayswater - Change to Greenwaste Service
A Bio Insert information pack will be delivered to your letterbox during the week starting 15 October 2007.
Friday, 27 July 2007 Introducing Public Placement Battery Bins (Dry Cell Batteries)
Dry-cell battery collection points have been established in 24 locations across Perth’s Eastern Region
Thursday, 21 June 2007 New Dry Cell Battery Collection Bins in Schools
Eighteen schools in Perth`s Eastern Region have received new dry cell battery collection bins.
Thursday, 21 June 2007 2007/2008 Waste & Recycling Guide on its way
A guide to assist residents in Perth’s Eastern Region best manage their household waste will be delivered to households throughout June and July.
Wednesday, 26 July 2006 Community Attitudes Towards Waste Management
A final report is now available community attitudes towards waste management after EMRC`s recent survey of residents.
Thursday, 9 March 2006 Have your say on the R-Gang Discussion Board
EMRC has developed a discussion board for you to post your comments on waste management.
