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Changes to waste facilities operating hours in Wentworth Shire

February 3, 2025 7:02 am in by

Wentworth Shire Council have changed the hours of operation for the waste facility operations across the Shire.

In response to concerns regarding the increased risk of fires and staff fatigue during extreme heat, facilities will open and close two hours earlier on days when temperatures exceed 40°C.

Buronga Landfill:

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Days under 40 degrees

Weekdays: 8:00am to 4:45pm

Weekends: 9:00am to 4:45pm

Days over 40 degrees

Weekdays: 6:00am to 2:45pm

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Weekends: 7:00am to 2:45pm

Dareton Transfer Station:

Days under 40 degrees

Thursday and Saturday: 9:00am to 1:00pm

Days over 40 degrees

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Thursday and Saturday: 7:00am to 11:00am

Pomona Tip:

Days under 40 degrees

Friday: 9:00am to 12:00noon

Days over 40 degrees

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Friday: 7:00am to 10:00am

Wentworth Transfer Station:

Days under 40 degrees

Wednesday: 9:00am to 1:00pm

Friday: 12:00noon to 4:00pm

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Sunday: 9:00am to 2:00pm

Days over 40 degrees

Wednesday: 7:00am to 11:00am

Friday: 10:00am to 2:00pm

Sunday: 7:00am to 12:00noon

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The trial period for the amended operating hours came into effect from Saturday, 1 February, and will run until Sunday 16 March 2025.

For more information on waste facilities, please visit: www.wentworth.nsw.gov.au/health-environment/waste-management/waste-facilities

Image: https://pixabay.com/photos/garbage-bags-waste-plastic-413757/

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