Community participation for this year’s Clean Up Australia Day is growing, with many schools, volunteer organisations and community groups already registered to clean up across Greater Geelong on Sunday 3 March.
Clean Up Australia Day, which originated in 1990, encourages Australians to get out in their community and collect litter to protect our environment and keep Australia clean.
The event also provides an opportunity to educate the community about environmental responsibility and the significance of recycling.
Mayor Trent Sullivan
We encourage communities, schools, and businesses to help clean up Geelong on Clean Up Australia Day and every day.
Every piece of rubbish collected is a step towards eliminating litter and conserving our environment.
Councillor Peter Murrihy, chair of the Environment and Circular Economy portfolio
Thank you those that have already registered to participate in Clean Up Australia Day, we encourage everyone to get involved.
By joining forces with friends, family, neighbours, and local community groups, we can make a meaningful environmental impact in our region.
It’s also a great opportunity to visit your local Container Deposit Scheme collection point to receive a refund for eligible containers.
Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) commenced on 1 November 2023, marking a significant step towards a cleaner and more sustainable future for the state.
The Victorian CDS is jointly operated by VicReturn and TOMRA Cleanaway, which are the CDS operator for Greater Geelong.
Under the scheme, participants receive a 10-cent refund for each eligible container returned at designated CDS points across Victoria.
GeelongPort, in partnership with Corio Waste Management and the Friends of Cowies Creek, will conduct their annual Clean Up Australia Day activity at Seagull Paddock in North Geelong on Tuesday 27 February, which is Business Clean Up Day.
GeelongPort CEO Brett Winter
We are steadfast in ensuring the health of the beautiful Corio Bay and the environment in and around GeelongPort, and we do everything in our power to maintain this in our day-to-day operations.
Each year we gather hundreds of kilograms of rubbish and we’re looking forward to ensuring that Seagull Paddock is clean and thriving by the time we’re done.
Individuals and groups interested in participating in Clean Up Australia Day are encouraged to register online and adhere to safety guidelines, including wearing gloves and properly sorting recycling.
