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.
This week is Right to Know Week, an international campaign that raises awareness of the public’s right to access government-held information. In NSW, the Information and Privacy Commission encourages public sector agencies to strengthen their understanding of their responsibilities under the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (GIPA Act).
Right to Know Week NSW runs from 28 September to 4 October 2026 and celebrates the theme, ‘Upholding Information Integrity in the Digital Age: The Role of Access to Information in Addressing Information Disorder’.
Information integrity plays an important role in helping people understand and engage with the issues that affect their lives. In today’s digital world, information is created and shared faster than ever before, making it easier to communicate, learn and stay informed. At the same time, it has also made it easier for misinformation, disinformation and other forms of information disorder to spread quickly.
Information integrity is about ensuring information is accurate, reliable and trustworthy. Having access to accurate, timely and authoritative information helps people to make informed decisions, check facts and gain a better understanding of the policies, services and decisions that affect them. It also supports transparency and accountability by helping councils and public institutions to remain open and responsive to the communities they serve.
Government agencies, including councils, state departments, state-owned corporations (SOCs) and universities, have a responsibility to uphold information integrity through the information they create, hold and publish. At Wentworth Shire Council, this includes our Agency Information Guide, which outlines the information we hold, what is publicly available and how people can access it.
For individuals, access to trustworthy information is not only a right, but also an important tool for informed participation and critical thinking. It helps people understand public issues, access government services, take part in decision-making and hold institutions accountable. This is particularly important during emergencies, public health events and other periods of uncertainty, when misinformation can spread quickly and have significant impacts.
The public have a right to access accurate and reliable information from Wentworth Shire Council. Many documents and resources are already available on Council’s website as open access information. People can also make an informal request for information or, in some circumstances, submit a formal access application. To learn more, visit Council’s Access to Information page.
Wentworth Shire Council is a proud Champion of Right to Know Week NSW 2026 and is committed to supporting information integrity in the digital age.
The Information and Privacy Commission (IPC) can also help you understand information access laws in NSW and give you information on how to assert your rights. Learn more by visiting the IPC’s Right to Know Week webpage.
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.
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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.
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.
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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:
This initiative is funded by the NSW Environment Protection Authority.
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Book Mungo Lunette Guided Tours Through Wentworth Visitor Centre
Wentworth Shire Council has announced that the Wentworth Visitor Centre is now an official booking agent for the Mungo lunette guided tour at Mungo National Park.
Visitors can now book the tour using the dedicated booking link available through the Wentworth Visitor Centre, adding a local option for planning a visit to one of the region’s major visitor destinations.
The two-hour tour is led by an experienced NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service Aboriginal guide and provides guided access to the Mungo lunette, also known as the Walls of China. Tours run most days, with dates and times displayed during booking. Bookings are required and visitors travel to Mungo Visitor Centre in their own vehicle.
Wentworth Shire Mayor, Cr Daniel Linklater, welcomed the new booking service and said it would help connect more visitors with the cultural and natural significance of Mungo National Park.
“The Wentworth Visitor Centre is an important first stop for people exploring our region, and this new service will make it easier for visitors to plan and book their Mungo experience,” Cr Linklater said.
“Supporting access to authentic visitor experiences strengthens the regional visitor economy and helps people better understand the cultural significance of this landscape.”
The Mungo lunette guided tour includes a 2.5-kilometre walk across formed track, boardwalk, soft sand and uneven sloping ground. Participants meet behind Mungo Visitor Centre 15 minutes before the tour starts. Park entry fees also apply.
To book or obtain further information, visit the Wentworth Visitor Centre at 61 Darling Street, Wentworth, or contact the centre on (03) 5027 5080.
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Wentworth Shire Council is asking residents to allow time to adjust to the new three-bin kerbside collection service before deciding whether they need additional general waste capacity.
When collections begin on Monday 5 October 2026, household collection days will remain unchanged. By using each bin correctly from the outset, residents will be better placed to understand how the service affects the amount of general waste their household produces. At this time, all residents with multiple bins will revert to one 3 Bin Service.
The new service adds separate recycling and Food & Garden Waste bins alongside each household’s general waste bin. Using the three bins correctly should reduce the amount of material placed in general waste and help divert recyclable and organic material from landfill.
Residents should keep the collection calendar, magnet and launch pack which will be delivered before 5 October 2026. If the wording on a bin lid differs from these materials, residents should follow Council’s information. Sorting guidance is available on Council’s three-bin webpage and through the regional Halve Waste program.
Applications for additional general waste bins will open on 1 February 2027. The period before applications open gives households time to trial the service, adjust how they sort waste and assess their ongoing needs.
Council recognises the standard service may not meet every household’s needs. Residents with specific circumstances, including medical needs that generate additional waste, can contact Council to discuss available options.
Council’s message to residents is simple: give the service a go, use all three bins correctly and assess your household’s needs over the coming months. For information, visit engage.wentworth.nsw.gov.au/3-bins or call 03 5027 5027.
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Wentworth Shire Council and Community RoadSafe Mildura invite heavy vehicle operators, transport businesses, growers and industry stakeholders to attend the Heavy Vehicle Grape and Grain Forum.
Hear from industry and regulatory representatives on heavy vehicle safety, compliance requirements and current industry issues affecting the grape, grain and transport sectors.
Presentations by:
National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR)
Victoria Police
WorkSafe Victoria
Transport for NSW
EnergyAustralia
Date: Thursday, 15 October 2026 Time: Registration from 8:30am for a 9:00am start. Concludes 12:00pm. Venue: The Cliffs Roadhouse, Sturt Highway, Trentham Cliffs
