Casino’s Nammoona Waste and Resource Recovery Centre and the Evans Head Transfer Station are reopening today, Wednesday 12 March, with free waste drop-off available for Richmond Valley residents impacted by ex-tropical cyclone Alfred.
Eligible waste for free drop-off includes: green waste from storm damage and building waste from storm damage, or flood-affected properties (excluding asbestos and hazardous materials).
Richmond Valley Council says this service is strictly for cyclone-related waste. General household waste and non-storm-related waste are not eligible. Photographic evidence of cyclone-related waste will be collected on entry to ensure Council can recoup its costs under the NSW government’s natural disaster arrangements.
Residents must provide their address to staff at the weighbridge to access the free drop-off.
Richmond Valley Council’s General Manager Vaughan Macdonald expressed gratitude for the patience of the community during the recovery process. He said safety remained a priority, and visitors to waste facilities should follow staff instructions to ensure a smooth and efficient disposal process.
‘Our teams have worked tirelessly to ensure our waste facilities are safe and fully operational again,; Mr Macdonald said. ‘We understand the impact the temporary closures had on residents, and we appreciate everyone’s cooperation.’
The Rappville Transfer Station will remain closed until further notice.
Mr Macdonald said Richmond Valley Council was working with contractors across the Richmond Valley to remove fallen trees and branches from roads and parklands where it was safe to do so.
He said the cleanup of public areas was already underway and would continue throughout the coming weeks.
Kerbside collection services are back to normal for Casino and Evans Head, with services resuming this Thursday for Woodburn, Broadwater and Rileys Hill. Coraki’s service will return when safe to do so.
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