A Mackay recycling operator has entered liquidation after attempting to reinvent itself following the loss of a key council contract.<\/p>\n
Incredable Ltd, which previously ran the Paget tip shop, was placed into liquidation in March, according to a notice lodged with ASIC, with SV Partners appointed as liquidator.<\/p>\n
The collapse came months after the longstanding operator rebranded as \u201cIncredable Recycling\u201d, shifting its focus to hard-to-recycle waste streams.<\/p>\n
In a social media post, the company described the move as \u201cexciting news\u201d and a \u201cfresh chapter\u201d, promoting a new direction centred on items such as mattresses, fire extinguishers and gas bottles.<\/p>\n
Its online activity slowed in the weeks that followed before the business ultimately entered liquidation.<\/p>\n
Contract switch<\/p>\n
The company had operated the Paget resource recovery facility for years, including under a three-year contract awarded by Mackay Regional Council in 2020.<\/p>\n
Public records show Incredable held a contract worth about $563,000 in the 2024\u201325 financial year.<\/p>\n
That contract was later awarded to Outlook Australia following a competitive procurement process, with the national not-for-profit \u2014 which also operates as a social enterprise \u2014 taking over from August 1, 2025.<\/p>\n
The service was rolled into a broader agreement with Outlook valued at more than $2 million.<\/p>\n
Mayor Greg Williamson said council prioritised local businesses where possible, but decisions were based on value for money and broader community outcomes.<\/p>\n
\u201cCouncil is committed to supporting the growth of our region\u2019s economy by prioritising local businesses and industry when procuring goods and services,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cAt the same time, council remains focused on ensuring decisions deliver the best value for money for ratepayers and the broader community.\u201d<\/p>\n
Some community members questioned the change, raising concerns about transparency and the shift away from a local operator.<\/p>\n
Responding on Facebook, the council said the contract period had ended.<\/p>\n
Community impact<\/p>\n
Since 2012, Incredable had operated as a not-for-profit social enterprise supporting disadvantaged jobseekers.<\/p>\n
It previously employed about 18 people at the tip shop, providing jobs and training for those who may otherwise struggle to find work.<\/p>\n
Tammie Lewis, who worked at the site, said a job there was \u201cmore than just a pay cheque \u2026 a chance at a brighter future\u201d, describing it as \u201cthe most incredible job she has ever had\u201d.<\/p>\n
The business also supported local initiatives, including donating bikes and supplying recycled materials for community projects.<\/p>\n
Council data shows the tip shop processed and sold hundreds of tonnes of salvaged goods each year, diverting waste from landfill.<\/p>\n
Final chapter<\/p>\n
In a farewell post marking its departure from the Paget site, the organisation wrote: \u201cOne final look. One heartfelt thank you,\u201d describing the facility as home for more than a decade.<\/p>\n
\u201cA space that changed lives. A community that made it happen. A mission that keeps going,\u201d Incredable posted to Instagram. <\/p>\n
As it shifted into its new venture, it told followers their \u201csupport means everything\u201d.<\/p>\n
The liquidator said directors had decided to close the business and were working through an orderly wind-up.<\/p>\n
\u201cIncredable Ltd has operated as a not-for-profit social enterprise since 2012, delivering meaningful employment pathways and supporting disadvantaged jobseekers across the Mackay community,\u201d the liquidator said.<\/p>\n
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