Funding from the NSW EPA will see the closure of the small, unsupervised and high-risk Alectown tip and a modern, purpose-built transfer station put in its place.
Problems like illegal dumping, scavenging, fires, windblown litter and limited recycling has plagued the landfill site at Alectown as the area nears capacity.
Parkes Shire Council has been successful in securing $210,400 in funding throug...