C45 – Is this your cat?
Wentworth Shire Council currently has an animal in its care that was recently found, seized, or surrendered. Please view the post for a photo and description. If you are the owner, contact Council on (03) 5027 5027.
Archive for month: September, 2026
Road Services Review | Feedback period closing 2 October
Wentworth Shire Council is seeking feedback from residents and road users on road maintenance services across the Shire as part of its Road Services Review.
The review will help Council understand community expectations, identify service priorities and inform future infrastructure planning and investment decisions. Community feedback will be considered alongside operational data and asset management information.
The survey seeks feedback on:
- Satisfaction with current road services
- Future service priorities and expectations
- Preferred communication methods for planned works
- Emerging issues, including population growth, road safety and changing travel patterns
How to participate
Complete the survey via Engage Wentworth & Surrounds, Council’s community engagement platform: engage.wentworth.nsw.gov.au/RSR
Survey closes 11:59pm, Friday 2 October 2026.
For further information about the consultation process, or to report a road-related issue, contact Wentworth Shire Council’s Roads & Engineering Department on (03) 5027 5027 or email council@wentworth.nsw.gov.au.
C44 – Is this your cat?
Wentworth Shire Council currently has an animal in its care that was recently found, seized, or surrendered. Please view the post for a photo and description. If you are the owner, contact Council on (03) 5027 5027.
Additional General Waste Bin Applications Open in February
Council understands that some households may be concerned about moving to a fortnightly general waste collection.
Residents are encouraged to begin using the new three-bin service and make full use of the food and garden organics and recycling bins before deciding whether additional general waste capacity is required.
Applications for additional general waste bins will open on 1 February 2027.
Households with specific circumstances that generate additional waste, including some medical situations, are encouraged to contact Council on (03) 5027 5027 to discuss their circumstances.
Information about future additional bin applications, FAQs and service updates is available at Three-Bin Kerbside Collection Service.
Understanding the New Collection Schedule
From Monday 5 October 2026, households across Wentworth Shire will have access to a three-bin kerbside collection service.
Under the new schedule:
- Food and Garden Organics will be collected weekly
- General waste will be collected fortnightly
- Recycling will be collected fortnightly on alternate weeks
Your collection day will remain the same.
Residents can find collection details in their launch pack and collection calendar. Becoming familiar with the new schedule before launch day will help ensure the correct bin is presented each week.
Check collection information and FAQs at Three-Bin Kerbside Collection Service.
Information in Your Launch Pack Is Correct for Wentworth Shire
Council has received enquiries about differences between information displayed on some bin lids and information contained within launch packs distributed to residents.
Residents should follow the magnet, collection calendar and printed information provided as part of their launch pack, as these materials contain the information specific to Wentworth Shire’s three-bin kerbside collection service.
Where differences occur, the launch pack information should be treated as the correct guide for local collections and service arrangements.
If you are unsure about any aspect of the new service, please contact Council or refer to the information available on this project page.
View FAQs and project updates at Three-Bin Kerbside Collection Service.
School Holiday Activities at Wentworth Shire Libraries
Looking for activities these school holidays?
The NSW Far West school holidays run from Monday 28 September to Friday 9 October 2026, and Wentworth Shire Libraries has a range of free activities planned across Buronga, Dareton and Wentworth.
Children can take part in 3 Minute Challenges at all library branches throughout the holidays, build and race their own Balloon Racing Car at Midway Library on 29 September or Wentworth Library on 8 October, and enjoy a Toy Story Movie Afternoon at Wentworth Library on 2 October or Midway Library on 7 October.
Adults are invited to meet author Léonie Kelsall at Wentworth Library on Monday 28 September from 5:00pm to 7:00pm.
Families can also save the date for the Halloween Party at Wentworth Town Hall on Friday 30 October from 5:30pm to 7:00pm. The event includes a costume competition with prizes for best dressed and is suitable for children up to 14 years of age.
Bookings are required for some activities and events.
For further information or to make a booking, contact Wentworth Library on (03) 5027 5060 or email libraryevents@wentworth.nsw.gov.au.
Visit the Library website or follow Wentworth Shire Libraries on Facebook for full event details and booking information.
Collection Day Stays the Same
One thing is not changing with the new three-bin service: your collection day.
While the new kerbside collection service begins on Monday 5 October 2026, households will continue to place their bins out on their usual collection day. The introduction of the new service does not change collection routes or collection days.
Residents are encouraged to check their collection calendar to see which bins are due for collection each week and familiarise themselves with the new collection schedule before the service begins.
Learn more about the new service, view FAQs and stay up to date by visiting Three-Bin Kerbside Collection Service.
Free workshops to help local businesses prepare for food waste requirements
Free workshops to help local businesses prepare for food waste requirements
Food-related businesses across Wentworth Shire are invited to attend free online workshops designed to help prepare for upcoming NSW food waste requirements.
Delivered through the Riverina and Murray Joint Organisation’s (RAMJO) Business Food Waste Partnership Program, the workshops will explain what the changes may mean for businesses and provide practical advice on reducing food waste, improving waste separation practices and preparing for future requirements.
The workshops are suitable for a range of food-related businesses, including cafés, restaurants, supermarkets, hotels, childcare services, aged care providers and other organisations that generate food waste.
Participants will gain practical information on:
- Food waste reduction opportunities.
- Waste separation and recycling practices.
- Preparing for future food waste requirements.
- Improving resource recovery and reducing waste disposal costs.
Businesses can also access free one-on-one support tailored to their operations.
For more information and workshop registrations, visit the RAMJO Business Food Waste Partnership Program:
www.ramjo.nsw.gov.au/food-waste
Register for Thursday 8 October 10.30am – 12pm
Register for Wednesday 21 October 10.30am – 12pm
This initiative is funded by the NSW Environment Protection Authority.