The EMRC, a leader in waste management and resource recovery, announces the departure of CEO Marcus Geisler after five years of dedicated service. Under Mr Geisler’s leadership, the EMRC has made significant strides in implementing innovative resource recovery initiatives, contributing to a more sustainable and circular future.
The Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council (EMRC) is proud to announce that it has been awarded the 2024 Local Government / Regional Council winner for Waste Management Initiatives at the Waste Authority’s Waste Sorted 2024 Awards gala dinner.
The EMRC Chairperson is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Matthew MacPherson as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), following a special Council meeting held on 29 August 2024.
The series of Avon Descent Festivals held their annual celebrations last weekend, where Lotterywest were a major supporter. The Festivals were packed with music, food vendors, market stalls and kids entertainment while complimenting the riverbanks filled with paddlers and power boats taking on the water, the Avon Descent Race.
In celebration of the 2024 Avon Descent, held on the second weekend in August, Northam’s Avon Descent Association (NADA) will offer kayaking, and power craft challenges along 124km of Avon Descent course, as well as day 2 short course options for general paddle, surf boats, outriggers, SUPs and dragon boat. Four local governments will each hold their own riverside Festival over the course of the weekend, offering a vast range of family-based activities and entertainment.
After five years of dedicated service, Marcus Geisler, Chief Executive Officer of the Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council, has announced his retirement. The entire EMRC team and I bid farewell to a visionary leader who has steered the company through remarkable growth and success.
The Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council (EMRC) and the Shire of Mundaring have joined forces to introduce the Food Organics Garden Organics (FOGO) household waste management system, set to launch on Monday 1 July 2024.
Woodside and the Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council (EMRC) would like to inform the community that the proposed Carbon to Ethanol Pilot Plant at the Red Hill Waste Management Facility will no longer proceed.
The Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council (EMRC) has been proudly supporting neighbouring community projects and programs in the Red Hill area through grants of up to $3,000 for projects that provide direct benefits to the local community and/or environment.
The EMRC Hazelmere Resource Recovery Park enters a new phase today with the official launching of the new Waste Transfer Station (WTS). The opening ceremony was presented this morning by the Member of the Legislative Assembly of Western Australia, Cassie Rowe MLA, at the EMRC Hazelmere Resource Recovery Park.
The recent heavy rainfall looks set to make this weekend’s Avon Descent a thriller – with the series of riverside Family Fun Day events adding more excitement to the mix.
The impetus behind adoption of a Circular Economy in Western Australia has been given a major boost by the Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council’s first Circular Economy Masterclass.
With over 23 years’ experience as an Ayurveda Practitioner, Vidhu Sharma has a vision to promote Western Australia as a place free of illness, mental health issues, misery, worries and violence by promoting the benefits of a 5,000-year-old healthcare system.
A passionate shared desire to build the capacity of Indigenous communities and increase opportunities for Indigenous people is driving the winner of the Business Management Award at the recent 27th Belmont & Western Australian Small Business Awards.
The benefits of diverting food and garden waste from landfill and converting it into a valuable organic resource is the focus of a new education campaign launched today by the Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council (EMRC) and Grow It Local.
Businesses in Perth’s Eastern Region are advantageously placed to benefit from adoption of the EMRC’s commitment to the circular economy, said EMRC CEO Marcus Geisler.
The Share the Space campaign, a behavioural change initiative coordinated by the Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council (EMRC), has been successfully promoted throughout Perth’s Eastern Region over the last six weeks. With a focus on inspiring compassion for others, particularly those who are using mobility equipment in shared spaces, the program will continue to provide long-lasting important messaging to all road and path users.
Supporting ongoing growth of industry and business in Perth’s Eastern Region is a priority for the Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council (EMRC), especially more now than ever with the impact of COVID-19. The ‘Investing in Perth’s Eastern Region’ Prospectus, published today, is a practical resource for all current and future global, national and local investors considering investment decisions in business and industry in the Region.
The safety of community members who walk, cycle and drive is the aim of the new campaign coordinated by the Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council (EMRC). The campaign focus is on raising awareness around the use of share the spaces by different modes of transport, people with various ability and the elderly.
The Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council (EMRC) is furthering its support for local business development with sponsorship of the 2020 EMRC Business Person of the Year at the prestigious 27th Belmont & Western Australia Small Business Awards.
Valuable data on the amount and types of waste generated by householders in EMRC member Council areas are now available following a waste audit carried out in preparation for the introduction of FOGO (Food Organics Garden Organics) in Perth’s Eastern region.
From green shoots to healthy roots - a Midvale couples’ dream of healthier soils for all has grown into a thriving business.
2019 Belmont & WA Small Business Award winners Brad and Sue Day say their growing string of prestigious business awards is down to their constant focus on customer service and quick responses to changing needs.
Join the EMRC's Waste Educators for a FREE tour of the Red Hill Waste Management Facility - Departing from Belmont. Register now on https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/emrc-waste-education-15530649837
Earth Carers is a dynamic three-week course for residents of Perth’s Eastern Region, which teaches practical ways to live with less waste
The EMRC Autumn Festival program is seeking local community events held within the Cities of Bayswater and Belmont and the Town of Bassendean.
The Perth's Autumn Festival is a collection of community events held across the region from 1 March to 30 May. Cultural, environmental and recreational events occurring in the region between 1 March and 31 May 2018 are sought for the program each year.
The EMRC is the recipient of the Heart Foundation's National Innovation category for the Swan River Ramble project and received a Highly Commended acknowledgment in the State Heart Foundation Local Government Awards for the combined Swan River Ramble and #ride2market initiatives.