Effective 1 March 2025, the Grafton Waste Transfer Station in Kirchner Street will no longer accept green waste due to the land being required for the upgrade of the North Grafton Sewerage Treatment Plant, which is being developed to accommodate the growing community's needs.
Alternative options are available with residents advised to take green waste direct to the Grafton Regional Landfill's organics facility at 704 Armidale Road Elland, or place it in the green organics bin for collection.
Clarence Valley Council's Director Environment and Planning, Adam Cameron said while it will be a change, there are other options out there for the community to utilise.
"Residents who receives a residential bin collection service can place their green waste in their green FoGo bin, which gets collected weekly.
"If you find that you're regularly overfilling your green bin, you may also benefit from ordering an extra green bin from our waste contractor, with the cost added to your rates to be paid off during the Financial Year rather than paying the dumping fee every time you take green waste to the landfill.
"A compost bin also is a great way to dispose of green waste while providing extra nutrients for your garden. While it may be a little tricky to dispose of larger pieces such as tree branches and palm fronds this way, lawn clippings and leaves make great compost additions."
