Contact Council
(incl. after hours emergencies)
(03) 5027 5027
PO Box 81, Wentworth NSW 2648
Locations
Wentworth Main Office
61 Darling Street WENTWORTH
Hours: Mon - Fri 8.30am-5pm
Midway Service Centre
3 Midway Drive BURONGA
Hours: Mon - Fri
8.30am–12pm & 1pm-5pm
Getting Started with Your Kitchen Caddy
/by Marketing & Communications OfficerThe 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 […]
Three-Bin Service Starts Monday 5 October
/by Marketing & Communications OfficerSome 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 […]
Daylight Saving Time Begins This Weekend
/by Marketing & Communications OfficerResidents 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 […]
Motorcycle Awareness Month – October 2026
/by Marketing & Communications OfficerWentworth 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 […]
C45 – Is this your cat?
/by Marketing & Communications OfficerWentworth 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.
Road Services Review | Feedback period closing 2 October
/by Marketing & Communications OfficerWentworth 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 […]
C44 – Is this your cat?
/by Marketing & Communications OfficerWentworth 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
/by Marketing & Communications OfficerCouncil 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 […]
Understanding the New Collection Schedule
/by Marketing & Communications OfficerFrom Monday 5 October 2026, households across Wentworth Shire will have access to a three-bin kerbside collection service. Under the new schedule: 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 […]
Information in Your Launch Pack Is Correct for Wentworth Shire
/by Marketing & Communications OfficerCouncil 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 […]
School Holiday Activities at Wentworth Shire Libraries
/by Marketing & Communications OfficerLooking 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 […]
Collection Day Stays the Same
/by Marketing & Communications OfficerOne 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 […]
Free workshops to help local businesses prepare for food waste requirements
/by Marketing & Communications OfficerFree 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 […]
Book Mungo Lunette Guided Tours Through Wentworth Visitor Centre
/by Marketing & Communications OfficerBook 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 […]
Wentworth Shire residents urged to give new three-bin service time to work
/by Marketing & Communications OfficerWentworth 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 […]