Litter clean up program

Taking part in a community clean up is easy!

Clean Up Australia Day 2026

Thanks to all the volunteers who joined us for Clean Up Australia Day 2026. 

Together we collected over 3 tonnes of rubbish across 13 sites. This year we had more than 100 volunteers at Council's registered clean-up sites at McIlwaine Park, Rhodes and Cabarita Park. 

Check this page later this year for details of our Clean Up Australia Day 2027 plans!

Love Your Place program

The Love Your Place program is a free community partnership with the City of Canada Bay and the local community. The program encourages community groups, residents, local businesses and schools to get involved in the preservation and enhancement of our many parks, open spaces, streets, foreshore and playgrounds. Bring your friends, family, neighbours and colleagues together to increase the pride and cleanliness in your neighbourhood. The City of Canada Bay will provide the materials and support needed to complete your clean-up activities.

As a Love Your Place partner, you will:

  • Act as ambassadors at your nominated site
  • Undertake community clean-ups
  • Report illegal dumping, graffiti, damaged facilities and anti-social behaviour at the nominated site
  • Report maintenance requirements to Council when required.

In return, to keep your nominated place clean and green, Council will provide you with:

  • Clean-up kit with first aid kit, trash pickers, gloves, rubbish bags and hi-vis vest
  • Educational material such as display posters, pamphlets and dog poo bags
  • Support and promotion of mini events
  • Commitment to Work Health and Safety.

Get involved:

Email environment@canadabay.nsw.gov.au to join a regular clean-up group working at one of the following sites:

  • Rodd Park, Rodd Point
  • Halliday Park, Five Dock
  • Hen & Chicken Bay, Wareemba
  • Quarantine Reserve, Abbotsford
  • Concord Hospital Foreshore, Concord West
  • Half Moon Bay, Drummoyne
  • Cabarita Park, Cabarita

Want to start your own group? The first step is to nominate a site your group would like to adopt. Then submit an application form to Council, and the Sustainability Projects Officer will contact you to meet and discuss your application. Once approved, your clean-up kit will be sent to you!

For more information download the Volunteer Information Package or contact Council via email or call 9911 6555.