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19 Dec, 2011 - 19 Dec, 2011 - Regift, Reuse, Recycle This Christmas
As Christmas fast approaches, Southern Metropolitan Regional Counci Chairman Tony Romano is urging all residents to give a gift to the environment this year and recycle, reuse or regift Christmas waste and unwanted presents.
11 Oct, 2011 - Construction to begin on new recycling plant
Construction is expected to begin on the new materials recovery facility at the Regional Resource Recovery Centre (RRRC) in Canning Vale in October.
23 Sep, 2011 - DEC brief Regional Council on community odour program
The DEC has briefed Regional Councillors, executive staff from SMRC member councils, and members of the SMRC Community Advisory Group (CAG) on the community odour monitoring program.
16 Sep, 2011 - What happens to the non-compostable, non-recyclable rubbish placed in green top bins?
On tours of the Regional Resource Recovery Centre (RRRC) SMRC staff are sometimes asked why some rubbish from the green top bins still goes to landfill?
09 Sep, 2011 - Community odour monitoring program completed
The SMRC would like to work with members of the community odour monitoring project (COMP) to continue their important work on odours in the community.
17 Aug, 2011 - Mayors and Councillors from around WA visit the RRRC
Over 90 Mayors, Councillors and senior managers from Local Councils across the state recently visited the RRRC.
09 Aug, 2011 - Regional Council recognised for Greenhouse Efforts
The SMRC has been recognised for its efforts to measure and monitor its carbon footprint and its commitment to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
03 Aug, 2011 - Regional Council adopts cost cutting budget for 2011/12
At a special council meeting Monday night the Southern Metropolitan Regional Council adopted its annual budget 2011/12, taking into account the financial pressures facing Local Government and the community across the region.
29 Apr, 2011 - Rockingham decision understandable
The City of Rockingham's decision to withdraw from the SMRC is understandable considering the City operates its own landfill, according to SMRC Chair Cr Tony Romano.
14 Apr, 2011 - Regional Council committed to recycling facility
SMRC Chair Cr Romano says the Regional Council is committed to recycling facility in response to claims by MLA.
27 Aug, 2010 - RRRC's environmental management earns 5 ticks of approval
The Southern Metropolitan Regional Council’s environmental management system meets the stringent requirements of the International Organization for Standardization’s ISO 14001:2004 Standard.
26 Aug, 2010 - RRRC odour management continues to improve
The SMRC's program of upgrades to the RRRC's odour management systems continue to show marked improvement in the facility’s performance, with more works planned.
19 Aug, 2010 - Battery recycling nearing first anniversary
The people of Perth have embraced the household battery recycling bins which are available in over 150 locations across the metropolitan area.
29 Jun, 2010 - SMRC bids Canning Farewell
Regional Councillors have expressed their regret that City of Canning Council resolved to withdraw from the regional partnership as of July 1st, and noted the significant contributions made by Canning over the years.
18 Jun, 2010 - Withdrawal of Canning from Regional Council
On July 1, 2010 Canning Council’s announced intension to withdraw from the Southern Metropolitan Regional Council (SMRC) will take effect and Canning will cease to be a member of the Regional Council, costing Canning Council over $20 million.
02 Jun, 2010 - No incinerator at RRRC
The SMRC is researching pyrolysis/gasification as a technology to further reduce the community's waste sent to landfill and greenhouse gas emissions.
31 May, 2010 - SMRC to maintain essential services within tight budget
The Southern Metropolitan Regional Council’s (SMRC) budget preparations for 2010/11 are underway with the Regional Council currently seeking feedback from its Member Councils.
25 May, 2010 - SMRC proposes additional licence condition on composting plant
The Southern Metropolitan Regional Council (SMRC) has proposed an additional license condition be placed on the Regional Resource Recovery Centre’s (RRRC) waste composting facility in Canning Vale.
24 May, 2010 - Mayors come out in support of SMRC
The Mayors of East Fremantle, Fremantle, Kwinana, Melville and Rockingham, have expressed their support for the Southern Metropolitan Regional Council (SMRC) in a letter to Canning Mayor Joe Delle Donne JP.
19 May, 2010 - SMRC Living Smart to wider community with Perth Solar City
Federal Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency the Hon. Penny Wong launches the Living Smart program as part of the Perth Solar City project.
23 Apr, 2010 - New Chair for SMRC Community Advisory Group
The SMRC Community Adivsory Group has elected Dr Raj Kurup as chairman. Dr Kurup is eager to see the CAG providing the SMRC with views from the community concerning recycling, waste reduction, climate change, the RRRC and Climate Wise projects.
22 Mar, 2010 - SMRC responds to new proposed licence conditions
The SMRC has urged the Department of Environment and Concervation to ensure the RRRC has the same protections under the law as any other recycling facility.
