Federation Council administrator Mike Eden confirmed the company's presence at a public meeting which was originally scheduled for an update on the progress of the merged council.

But the recent announcement by Cleanaway of plans to build an $8 million organics compost facility next door to the Howlong tip and sewage treatment plant led to the proposed project being added to the agenda.

Mr Eden said Cleanaway would open an office in Howlong the following day where residents could access information about the project.

"They will do a presentation, but it won't be a debate and there will be no question and answer session," he said.

"Cleanaway is opening its shop the next day so people can ask whatever they like then."

Cleanaway aborted plans to build the compost facility on farmland near the Five Mates Bridge south of Gerogery.

Confirmation of the alternative site last month brought to an end a saga which ended up in the NSW Land and Environment Court almost two years ago.

One Howlong resident who has voiced concerns about the compost facility is former Corowa Shire deputy mayor, Mark Shields.

He hoped residents could be given more information about the project at the meeting.

“Until such time they give me information I am against it,” he said.

“It is as simple as that.

“If I'm supplied with information to make an informed decision, fine, but until then I am against it.

“It is the old innocent until proven guilty type thing.”

Mr Shields said he felt like the council was holding back crucial information.

“It almost feels like they know a lot more than what they are making out,” he said.

“We really need information and the community would really love to have constructive dialogue.

“We are expecting a good crowd and we are hoping there will be some information provided to us.”

The meeting will be held in the Howlong community health centre and start at 6.30pm.

Organic waste collected in the Albury, Wodonga, Corowa and Indigo council areas is presently being transported to Wagga.

Grease trap waste won't be processed at the proposed site.