Council Waste Facility Operating Hours Update
Council wishes to advise the Ellerslie/Palinyewah community of changes to access at the Ellerslie Transfer Station. From Thursday 31 July, the site will be manned by Council staff and open from 1.00pm to 4.00pm each Thursday and Saturday. This change marks a transition from the current unmanned, open-access arrangement to a staffed facility, with fees to apply in accordance with the 2025/2026 Operational Plan, available at: www.wentworth.nsw.gov.au/waste-fees
Additionally, changes will take effect at the Dareton Transfer Station:
- Dareton Transfer Station will now close at 12.00pm each Thursday and Saturday
Updated Operating Hours for Council Waste Facilities
- Buronga Landfill:
- Open 7 Days: 8.00am – 4.45pm
- Dareton Transfer Station:
- Thursdays: 9.00am – 12.00pm
- Saturdays: 9.00am – 1.00pm
- Ellerslie Transfer Station:
- Thursdays: 1.00pm – 4.00pm
- Saturdays: 1.00pm – 4.00pm
- Pomona Tip:
- Fridays, 9.00am – 12.00pm
- Wentworth Transfer Station:
- Wednesdays: 9.00am – 1.00pm
- Fridays: 1.00pm – 4.00pm
- Sundays: 9.00am – 2.00pm
To view all current operating hours or find your nearest facility, please visit:
Notice of additional bridge lifts – Wentworth Bridge – 5:30pm
Notice of additional bridge lifts – Wentworth Bridge
Wentworth Shire Council advises that Transport for NSW has authorised additional bridge lifts of the Wentworth Bridge to allow safe passage for the PS Melbourne along the Darling River.
Additional bridge lifts will occur on Friday 15 August, Friday 22 August and Friday 29 August at approximately 5.30pm.
Council encourages motorists to plan ahead and thanks the community for its patience and understanding during these scheduled lifts.
Council’s Financial Assistance Program is open for FY25/26
Applications for the first round of funding for the 2025/26 financial year are now open.
Community groups, school groups, charitable and not-for-profit organisations within our Shire should consider their funding requests for the 2025/26 financial year.
To be considered at the 20 August Ordinary Council Meeting, applications must be submitted to Council by 5pm, Thursday 24 July.
For further information or to apply for financial assistance, visit https://www.wentworth.nsw.gov.au/community/community-grants/