Community Clean Ups

Want to make a difference? Joining a community clean-up is an easy way to help keep Brimbank clean and protect our local environment.

Clean up Australia Day

Join Australia's largest community clean-up event.

Clean Up Australia Day brings people together each year to remove litter and care for our shared spaces.

Over the past 30 years, more than 22 million Australians have taken part.

The next Clean Up Australia Day is on Sunday 7 March 2027.

Learn more on the Clean Up Australia website.

School Clean Up Day

A school clean-up is a great way for students to learn about litter, protect the environment, and take pride in their school.

The next School Clean Up Day is on Friday 5 March 2027.

Visit Clean Up Australia’s website for details and to access free, curriculum-aligned teaching resources.

Clean Up All Year Round

You don't have to wait for Clean Up Australia Day. There are plenty of ways to get involved throughout the year.

1. Join a community clean-up

The Maribyrnong River and Waterways Association (MRWA) Litter Blitz Team runs regular clean-up events across Brimbank.

You can join an upcoming event or work with the team to organise a clean-up for your school, business or community group.

Contact:

Lisa Field (Litter Blitz Leader)

Email: litter@maribyrnongriver.org.au

Phone: 0433 559 530

You can also find upcoming events on the Brimbank Events page.

2. Organise your own clean-up

Clean Up Australia supports community clean-ups all year.

Choose a location

Pick a local place that is important to you, such as:

a local park
your walk to school
a playground
a walking track.

Our Parks and Playgrounds guide can help you find a location.

Before choosing a site, consider:

safety risks
access for everyone in your group
nearby toilets or rest areas
whether permission is needed (for example, in conservation areas or national parks).

Need help choosing a location? Contact Brimbank's Environment Team at info@brimbank.vic.gov.au or call 03 9249 4000.

Register your event

All clean-up events in Brimbank should be registered with Clean Up Australia or another insured clean up group). Registration includes public liability insurance.

Register your event through Clean Up Australia.

Clean up Kits

Registered groups can receive a free clean-up kit that includes:

gloves
rubbish bags
a high-visibility vest
a sharps container.

Brimbank also has a free clean-up kit available to borrow, including extra gloves, litter pickers, rubbish bags, high-visibility vests and a first aid kit.

To borrow a kit, contact the Environment Team at info@brimbank.vic.gov.au or call 03 9249 4000.

Choose a site

Before your clean-up, read Clean Up Australia's safety guide.

Watch out for:

snakes
swooping birds
hot or severe weather
spiny plants
waterways
busy roads.

You can also learn more about Brimbank's local wildlife.

Protect nature

Brimbank is home to many native plants and animals, including threatened species.

When cleaning up natural areas:

stay on marked paths
follow all signs
avoid disturbing plants and wildlife.

Dispose of rubbish

Plan how you will dispose of collected rubbish before your event.

You can:

Use your own bins

Suitable for schools, businesses and groups with access to waste services.

Ask Council to collect it

If your clean-up is on Council land, contact us before your event. We can arrange a safe collection point for the rubbish.

Please give as much notice as possible.

Contact info@brimbank.vic.gov.au or call 03 9249 4000.

Recycle eligible containers

Take eligible bottles and cans to a Container Deposit Scheme collection point. You can keep the refund or donate it to a local organisation.