Clean Up Australia chairman Ian Kiernan is urging people to be part of it, choosing a local site of importance to tidy up. 

“Gather your friends, family and neighbours; community and sports groups together and choose a local site that is important to you,” Mr Kiernan said. 

“Register it online and we will send you your Clean Up Australia Day kit for free.

“You can even add to the fun and have a barbeque and don the latest Clean Up t-shirts and caps available on the website.”

In 2015 more than 535,000 volunteers removed an estimated 14,000 tonnes of rubbish from 6,890 sites across Australia. 

Mr Kiernan the actual event is only one of the ways we can keep on top of the rubbish that accumulates in areas around us. 

We also need to reduce our consumption of plastics and other biodegradable materials, recycling what we do use, particularly plastics. 

Those who can’t get out on the day can still be part of of the clean-up.

“In 2016 you can have your say in programs Clean Up develops as we continue our efforts to stop rubbish,” Mr Kiernan said. 

“YOU donors choose the rubbish item that annoys you the most and Clean Up allocates your donation towards development of a program that focuses on that item. 

“Becoming a YOU donor is as easy as texting CLEAN to 0437 371 371 or follow the prompts on our website.”

Registrations for 2016 Clean Up sites are now open.

To register go to: cleanupaustraliaday.org.au