Want to make a positive impact? Getting involved in a clean-up is a simple and rewarding way to care for your local environment.
Clean up Australia Day
Be part of Australia’s biggest community clean-up!
Clean Up Australia Day is held each year to bring people together to collect litter and protect our shared spaces.
Over the past 30 years, more than 22 million Australians have joined in Clean Up Australia events and activities.
The next Clean Up Australia Day will take place on Sunday, 1 March 2026.
Find out more on the Clean Up Australia website.
School clean-ups
Hosting a school clean-up is a hands-on way to help students understand how waste affects the environment and take pride in caring for their school grounds.
The next School Clean Up Day will be held on Friday, 27 February 2026.
Visit Clean Up Australia’s website for details and to access free, curriculum-aligned teaching resources.
Clean-ups all year round
While Clean Up Australia Day is the biggest event of the year, many community groups, families and organisations run their own clean-ups in local parks, gardens and beaches throughout the year.
Planning your own clean-up but not sure where to begin?
Take a look at our step-by-step Clean-Up Guide below to get started!
Choose a site
Choose a site
Choose a local spot that means something to you! You don’t need to travel far, it could be your route to school, the nearby playground, or the park where you walk your dog. If you need ideas, take a look at our Parks and Playgrounds map.
When selecting your clean-up site, keep these tips in mind:
• Be aware of potential safety risks
• Think about accessibility for everyone in your group
• Check whether there are toilets or rest areas close by
• Areas with lots of visitors often have more rubbish to collect
If you’d like to organise a clean-up in a conservation reserve, reach out to the group listed below to see when their next event is scheduled.
Register
Register
All clean-up events held in Brimbank must be registered with Clean Up Australia to help ensure the safety of our community and environment.
By registering your event, you’ll be covered under Clean Up Australia’s public liability insurance and can access clean-up kits and resources.
Stay safe
Stay safe
Be aware of the safety risks involved before your event.
You can read Clean Up Australia’s safety guide here.
Some risks to be aware of include:
• Snakes during warmer months
• Swooping birds during spring and summer
• Extreme weather
• Spiny plants
• Water bodies
• Busy roads
Find out more about animals and wildlife in Brimbank.
Protect the environment
Protect the environment
Brimbank is home to a rich variety of plants and animals, including several threatened and endangered species some of which can be small and difficult to see.
When carrying out a clean-up in natural areas, please follow all signs and stay on marked tracks and designated recreation areas.
Straying off track can harm sensitive vegetation and disturb wildlife that may be nesting or resting nearby.
Dispose of rubbish
Dispose of rubbish
It’s important to have a plan for disposing for your rubbish post clean up event.
Disposal options can include:
Own disposal:
This option is ideal for schools, businesses, or groups that have access to their own waste services, or for those who wish to sort or audit their collected items.
Council collection:
Get in touch with Council prior to your clean up event if you need assistance with waste disposal. If your event is taking place on council land, we can assist in coordinating with a safe location to leave the waste, for it to be collected following your event.
Please give Council as much notice as possible when planning your event if you require assistance with waste collection.
Contact us at info@brimbank.vic.gov.au or phone 03 9249 4000.
Container Deposit Scheme:
Eligible bottles and cans can be taken to your nearest Container Deposit Scheme collection point. You can keep the funds raised or donate them to a local organisation!
Find your nearest drop off location here.
Large or hazardous waste
If during your clean up you come across large, dumped rubbish items or hazards waste (including asbestos, syringes, broken glass or chemical waste) please use Report It to alert Council to the issue.
