Narromine Shire Council Transitioning to a New Transfer Station at Trangie Waste Depot

Narromine Shire Council is converting the Trangie Waste Landfill into a modern waste transfer station, marking a significant improvement in how waste is managed for the Trangie community.

The change, guided by the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA), supports the State’s direction to reduce the number of active landfill sites and promote cleaner, more sustainable waste management practices 

Director Infrastructure and Engineering Services, Ms Melanie Slimming, said the transition will deliver a safer, tidier, and more efficient facility for local residents.

“Transfer stations allow the same types of waste to be disposed of as before, with no impact to residents,” Ms Slimming said. 

“The key difference is that waste will now be collected in large bins and transported to the Narromine Waste Facility, rather than being buried onsite. This removes the need for heavy machinery and ongoing landfill operations, resulting in a cleaner and more environmentally responsible site.”

Ms Slimming confirmed that there will be no change to operating hours, accepted materials, or the three-bin kerbside collection service for urban areas.

“From a resident’s point of view, it will look and feel the same - just a neater, safer facility,” she said.

The project is funded through an EPA grant, with planning and investigation now underway and construction expected to be completed by June 2027.

Council is informing all Trangie residents through a letterbox drop. 

Information is also available on Council’s website at  www.narromine.nsw.gov.au/residents/trangie-waste-management-facility-transition-process, or by contacting Council via email at mail@narromine.nsw.gov.au or phone on (02) 6889 9999 during business hours.

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Media Contact: Narromine Shire Council, Director Infrastructure and Engineering, Ms Melanie Slimming E: mslimming@narromine.nsw.gov.au