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:

www.wentworth.nsw.gov.au/waste-facilities

Midway Centre Bendigo Bank Agency – Temporary Change to Opening Days

Midway Centre Bendigo Bank Agency – Temporary Change to Opening Days

Due to ongoing staff shortages, the Midway Centre Bendigo Bank Agency in Buronga will now operate on Thursdays and Fridays only each week for the next five to eight weeks, commencing Friday 13 June 2025.

Opening hours remain unchanged:
10:00am–12:00noon and 1:00pm–4:00pm

Alternate banking services are available in Wentworth, Mildura and Merbein.

Council apologises for any inconvenience and thanks the community for its understanding.