Wentworth Shire Council is set to transition to a new three-bin kerbside collection service from 5 October, leveraging the recent expansion of the Buronga Landfill (pictured) and marking a significant step toward operational sustainability.
Council says the introduction of the new system is designed to improve resource recovery and significantly reduce the amount of waste sent to landfill. The initiative aligns with the Halve Waste regional partnership and supports broader state waste reduction objectives and NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) guidelines.
Mayor, Daniel Linklater said the change will ensure the long-term efficiency and sustainability of local waste services.
“The recent expansion of the Buronga Landfill has secured our region’s waste capacity for the future, but infrastructure is only half the solution,” Mayor Linklater said.
“By separating food and garden waste, recyclables, and general waste at the source, residents can divert valuable materials from landfill, reduce environmental impacts, and contribute to a circular economy.”
The transition is being delivered in partnership with Halve Waste, a regional education and waste reduction program. Established in 2010, Halve Waste now supports 18 councils across the region in implementing local solutions to divert household waste away from landfill.
The initiative’s overarching goal is to reduce regional waste sent to landfill by 80% by 2030.
The new three-bin service will operate on a fortnightly rotation. To help the community prepare for this transition, Council is hosting a series of drop-in information sessions across the Wentworth Shire between 24 July and 29 August.
