Cleaning up Cairns to keep waterways litter-free

Over 100 people (and dogs) have joined clean-ups across Cairns so far this month, with more than 250kg of rubbish collected from in and around Woodward Park and the Saltwater Water creek channel - Everything from cigarette butts to shopping trolleys!

A further  60kg of debris was cleared from the banks of Freshwater Creek at Glenoma Park last weekend.

September is Clean Up Cairns month. Council has partnered with Clean Up Australia, local Indigenous ranger groups and local community groups to encourage everyone to help keep our future clean.

Clean Ups continue throughout September. Join a project near you and help remove litter from our waterways, improving the health of the Great Barrier Reef and its marine life.

• Saturday 19 September – Rotary Park/Babinda Creek, Babinda
• Sunday 20 September – Cairns CBD
• Saturday 26 September – Moody Creek, Manoora
• Saturday 26 September – Yorkeys Knob beach
• Sunday 27 September – Lily Creek, Cairns

Volunteers should wear enclosed footwear, bring sun protection and drinking water. Clean-up kits and gloves will be provided.

Visit our Clean Up Cairns webpage for details.