Spring Into Action And Join The Great Spring Clean Up

Roll up your sleeves and join The Great Spring Clean Up to help tidy up our beautiful region.
This year council is aligning with Clean Up Australia’s “The Great Spring Clean Up” which will be held during September and October in a bid to keep our region pristine.

Mayor Greg Williamson said the events were the perfect opportunity for residents to show their community pride and help keep our region beautiful.

“Spring cleaning our homes is a usual practice for most of us – so why not also get out and clean up our beaches, waterways and public spaces,” Mayor Williamson said.

“The Great Spring Clean Up aims to intercept litter before our notorious wet season, preventing rubbish from endangering our waterways and wildlife,” he said.

“These events are a great opportunity for our community to be proactive and lend a hand to help keep our region looking its best, and this year we are giving groups the chance to nominate their own areas which have meaning to them, or they feel are worthy of a spring clean!”

“With the combined efforts of council and our community, this year’s events will help to make our region cleaner and greener.”

Once registered, community groups will be provided with bags and gloves for their clean-up event.
Register online at Clean Up Australia to receive your clean up pack.

Volunteers are asked to wear closed-in shoes, a hat, insect repellent and sunscreen. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.

Local residents and community groups that register their clean-up on the Clean Up Australia website can dispose of collected rubbish for free at council's waste transfer stations across the region.

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Volunteers from the 2023 Clean Up Mackay event

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