Transition Scheduled for May 2026
Clarence Valley Council has appointed Resource Recovery Australia (RRA) to manage its waste and resource recovery services. The transition is set to begin on 1st May 2026. This significant change aims to enhance sustainable waste practices in the region.
RRA will oversee eight waste and resource recovery facilities throughout Clarence Valley. These facilities are Grafton Waste Transfer and Recycling Facility, Maclean Waste Transfer and Recycling Centre, Copmanhurst Waste Transfer Station, Glenreagh Waste Transfer Station, Tyringham Waste Transfer Station, Baryulgil Transfer Facility, Iluka Waste Transfer Station, and Minnie Water Waste Transfer Station. Each site plays a vital role in the community’s waste management system.
Operating as a certified not-for-profit social enterprise, RRA aims to support environmentally responsible waste management and enhance resource recovery outcomes. Their initiative, the #WASTE2WAGES program, is designed to provide local employment and training opportunities, especially for individuals facing employment barriers. This initiative reflects RRA’s commitment to creating positive social impacts.
Local Employment and Community Benefits
The new contract is expected to create up to 22 local jobs across the eight facilities. Roles will focus on site supervision, customer service, and resource recovery operations. This expansion of employment opportunities is critical for the local economy and supports community development. Adam Cameron, Clarence Valley Council Director of Environment and Planning, expressed confidence in the partnership’s potential to deliver quality waste services while fostering local employment.
“We are looking forward to working closely with RRA, and we’re confident this partnership will deliver reliable waste services for our community while creating valuable local jobs and training opportunities across the Clarence Valley,” said Cameron. This collaboration is seen as a win-win for both the council and the residents.
Matt Curtis, General Manager of Resource Recovery Australia, stated, “We’re pleased to be partnering with Clarence Valley Council to take on the operation of these facilities and to support the community with safe, reliable waste and resource recovery services.” His remarks underscore the importance of this initiative for local waste management.
RRA will work closely with Clarence Valley Council throughout the transition period. They aim to ensure the community is well informed and supported. The change is operational only, with no alterations to the opening hours of the waste facilities. This continuity will minimise disruptions for residents.
Tip shops at Maclean and Grafton are temporarily closed, with Reviva Reuse Shops set to open soon. More information about Resource Recovery Australia and its work with councils and communities can be found at www.resourcerecovery.org.au. These developments signify a new era in waste management services for Clarence Valley.
Last updated: 5 May 2026, 11:34 pm
