Protective motorcycle gear can reduce the risk and severity of injuries when a crash occurs. Riders who wear appropriate protective gear are up to twice as likely to avoid hospitalisation following a crash. Protective gear should be worn on every trip, regardless of the distance or expected riding conditions. When selecting gear, riders should consider: […]
The green-lidded Food and Garden Organics bin accepts a range of household food waste items that were previously placed in the general waste bin. Examples include: Correct use of the organics bin helps divert valuable material from landfill and supports the success of the new service. For project information, FAQs and updates visit Three-Bin Kerbside […]
Today marks the commencement of Wentworth Shire Council’s new three-bin kerbside collection service. Residents are encouraged to: The introduction of the service is an important step towards improving resource recovery across the region. For collection information, service details, FAQs and project updates, visit Three-Bin Kerbside Collection Service.
To help reduce contamination in the Food and Garden Organics stream, residents should only use Council-approved compostable liners in their kitchen caddy and green-lidded organics bin. The following items should not be placed in the organics bin: Only approved compostable liners break down correctly during processing and help ensure collected material can be successfully turned […]
The kitchen caddy supplied as part of the three-bin service makes it easier to collect food scraps inside the home before transferring them to your green-lidded Food and Garden Organics bin. Using the caddy regularly can help reduce the amount of food waste going into the red-lidded general waste bin and improve the effectiveness of […]
Some households may still be waiting on their information pack or red collection sticker. Council’s contractor has been delivering packs and stickers across the Shire, however some deliveries will continue into next week. If you have not yet received your pack or sticker, there is no need to be concerned. The new three-bin kerbside collection […]
Residents are reminded that daylight saving time begins this Sunday, 4 October 2026. At 2:00am on Sunday morning, clocks will move forward one hour to 3:00am. Daylight saving time applies in New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia and the Australian Capital Territory. Most smartphones, computers and connected devices will update automatically. However, residents may […]
Wentworth Shire Council is supporting Motorcycle Awareness Month throughout October. Motorcycle Awareness Month is an initiative of the Motorcycle Council of NSW, supported by Transport for NSW. The campaign encourages drivers to look out for motorcycles and promotes safe riding practices among motorcycle and scooter riders. Motorcycle and scooter riders face greater risks on the […]