Clean Up Australia Day returns for 2024 this Sunday 3 March, and the Kiama community is being asked to participate. 

Collective action is needed to combat litter and pollution, and this initiative is the perfect opportunity for the community to play its part. 

Gareth Ward MP highlighted the turnout of over 760,000 Australians who actively engaged in the day last year. This year’s event will focus on bringing generations together to tackle litter in local communities and prevent it from entering our natural environments.  

Among the most commonly reported items collected on Clean Up Australia Day are vapes, cigarette butts, coffee cups and soft plastics. The initiative aims to address the litter issue and to raise awareness around waste reduction, recycling and a sustainable future. 

Gareth Ward will be at Mahogany Creek Reserve in North Nowra this Sunday from 9am-12pm where he will be joining local Mahogany Creek Reserve Landcare volunteers. “As a passionate conservationist, I understand the importance of initiatives such as Clean Up Australia, and I am urging local residents and community groups to get involved this weekend and show your support for this fantastic initiative.”

Registrations for Clean Up Australia Day 2024 are now open with volunteers to receive a free kit that contains gloves, bags, and other resources. Packs are available for individuals, families and local community groups, with businesses requested to cover a small fee to support the initiative’s costs. 

Clean Up Australia Day 2024 presents an opportunity for the community to come together, make a tangible impact on local environments and advocate for a cleaner, greener future.