Help us clean up the Byron Shire

Published on 13 February 2023

Clean Up Australia Day is back on Sunday, 5 March and Byron Shire Council is urging the community to get together to help us tidy up our local environment.

Council and Positive Change for Marine Life have organised a clean-up event at Main Beach in Byron Bay. The event will take place from 9am until 11am.

Zoe White, Council’s Resource Recovery Education and Compliance Officer, said that it is one of her favourite days of the year. 

“I am looking forward to the event this year and encourage everyone to get involved in this fantastic day,” Ms White said.

“You get to spend the morning outside with your community and know you have made a difference to our local environment and waterways.

“We will provide everything you need, and you will even get a free coffee as a little thank you, just bring your own cup.

“As well as cleaning up Main Beach in Byron Bay, there are several other clean-ups happening across our shire, and registrations are still open for you to run your own event,” she said.

Over 800kg of litter was picked up from events held across the shire in 2021. Unfortunately, last year’s events were understandably cancelled due to the floods. This year is a great opportunity to come together again and clean up areas that need our help. 

Council will be helping with rubbish disposal and collections for registered events. If you are organising a clean, it is recommended you do so by Sunday 19 February and contact Zoe White* to organise rubbish pick-up or for advice on suitable locations. 

To register or join an event please visit Clean Up Australia Day website.

Further information on the Main Beach event can be found on Council’s What’s On page.

*Zoe can be contacted on email: [email protected]

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