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.