Clean Up Australia
Clean Up Australia inspires and mobilises communities to improve and conserve our environment, eliminate litter and end waste.
HOW YOU can get involved
Every one of us has the power to improve the environment and make a real difference to the world we live in. Find out how you can help below.
OUR IMPACT
With the support of our amazing Clean Up volunteers, we create meaningful change year after year.
WASTE CHALLENGES
Discover some of the major waste challenges in Australia and the world and what you can do to make a difference.
Food Waste
Over 7.6-million tonnes of food is wasted in Australia each year. Discover simple ways to tackle food waste in your home.
FAST FASHION
Be more fashion conscious – literally. Discover ways to reduce the amount of clothing and textiles that Australia sends to landfill.
VAPES
Despite the ban of single-use vapes across the country, they remain a hazardous litter issue. Find out how to dispose of them safely.
BATTERIES
Did you know that 95% of battery materials can be recycled? Discover how to dispose of them correctly for maximum positive impact.
E-WASTE
Millions of electronic devices go straight to landfill in Australia every year. Millions of these didn’t have to. Find out how you can make a difference.
WHAT’s ON
Throughout the year, Clean Up Australia hosts numerous events and initiatives, see what’s on next.
Let’s get social
It`s National Recycling Week. This week is a perfect reminder to reduce, reuse and recycle.
Find out more on our website.
#CleanUpAustralia #CleanUpAustraliaDay #NationalRecyclingWeek #Sustainability #Recycle
Registrations are open for Clean Up Australia Day 2026. Mark your calendar for Sunday 1st March, it`s time to get your gloves on and join us!
As a little bonus, if you register to host a Clean Up Australia Day event before the 31 December, you will automatically be entered into our early bird competition to win one of five donated $500 Coles vouchers.
Register now, with the link in bio.
#CleanUpAustralia #CleanUpAustraliaDay2026 #GetYourGlovesOn
Halloween is just around the corner!
Here are some waste reduction tips for having a fun time – without giving the environment a fright!
#CleanUpAustralia #Halloween2025 #Sustainability #Recycle
Run for a Reason! 🏃 The Sydney Marathon Charity Ballot is officially open.
Choose Clean Up Australia as your charity and help keep the places you run cleaner!
Get in quick, apply now and make your marathon meaningful!
Find out more & register with the link in our bio!
#CleanUpAustralia #SydneyMarathon2026 #CleanUpAustraliaRunner
We`ve been working on a really exciting project in the background and we`re excited to show you a whole new look.
Watch this space… The big reveal is coming soon!
#CleanUpAustraliaDay #CleanUpAustralia
Today is a reminder that every device we reuse, repair or recycle helps protect our environment and supports our community.
@thereconnectproject and @dvsafephone are two inspiring initiatives giving old tech a second life. Reducing e-waste and helping vulnerable Australians stay connected.
Let’s rethink how we use and dispose of technology.
#InternationalEWasteDay #CleanUpAustraliaDay #CircularEconomy
A huge thank you to the @lvmh Group in Sydney and Melbourne for Cleaning Up their local community.
67 volunteers collected 41 bags of rubbish – that`s an amazing effort!
The weirdest items found were an umbrella and a single Croc shoe!
Check out the team in action!
#CleanUpAustralia #BusinessSpotlight #LVMH
Once you`ve registered for a Clean Up, you can receive a free Clean Up Kit. Check out what`s included!
#cleanupaustralia #RegisterACleanUp #cleanupkits
Celebrating two milestones in one! Today would have been our founder Ian Kiernan`s 85th birthday. As we mark his special day, we`re also reflecting on our history and the 35 years of incredible work and dedication that all started with him.
Take a look back with us and see where it all began.
#RememberingIanKiernan #CleanUpAustralia #Celebrating35Years
Here are some of the highlights from our three @bupaaustralia Healthy Cities Community Clean Up events last Friday. Thanks again to everyone who participated! 💚
#CleanUpAustralia #TheGreatSpringCleanUp #HealthyCities
It’s @worldcleanupday.global! Today, millions of people around the globe are coming together and rolling up their sleeves to Clean Up our planet. Are you joining them? Every single piece of litter collected makes a difference. Let’s do this!
#WorldCleanupDay #CleanUpAustralia #CleanUpAustraliaDay #Environment
What an incredible day!💚 We hosted three @bupaaustralia Healthy Cities Community Clean Up events in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane to coincide with @worldcleanupday.global tomorrow.
Thanks to the amazing efforts of our 280+ volunteers across all sites, we made a BIG impact together for healthier cities, healthier people and a healthier planet.
@sustainablebne @fed.square
#CleanUpAustralia #HealthyCities #TheGreatSpringCleanUp #Celebrating35Years #Environment #Sustainability
This Saturday is World Clean Up Day! Find a Big Butt Hunt event near you and join the action. Learn more on the @nomorebuttsorg website!
#bigbutthunt2025 #worldcleanupday #cleanupaustralia
Race season’s here! Recycle your worn-out runners with @treadlightly.asga – drop them at a participating store and give your runners a second life.
#RecycleYourRunners #TreadLightly #CleanUpAustralia #CleanUpAustraliaDay #Recycle
It’s International Day of Charity! A big thank you to our volunteer community, who make such a huge difference, and a shout-out to our fellow not-for-profits and charities creating positive change in many different spaces – here in Australia and across the globe.
#InternationalDayOfCharity #CharityDay #CleanUpAustralia #Celebrating35Years #Environment
Get involved in the Great Spring Clean Up! We are hosting three Healthy Cities Community Clean Up events. These will take place in Sydney, Melbourne & Brisbane on Friday, 19th September, to coincide with World Clean Up Day. We would love you to join us at these locations for a BIG day of community action!
Sign up for an event near you with the link in our bio.
@bupaaustralia @sustainablebne @fed.square
#CleanUpAustralia #TheGreatSpringCleanUp #Celebrating35Years #Environment #Sustainability #Recycle
Which Resuable Cup is yours? Comment if yours isn’t there, and let us know your fav brand!
For over a decade, CSR Limited has supported Clean Up Australia with multi-site Clean Ups. Their recent effort was incredible – with 18 sites, 320 staff members, and 2,735 kg of litter collected. Thank you, CSR, for your continued involvement year after year.
Check out the team in action!
#CleanUpAustralia #Celebrating35Years #Environment #Sustainability #Recycle
To help your Clean Up Kit go further, we encourage you to care for and reuse your gloves year after year.
Here are a few simple tips to extend their life.
#CleanUpAustralia #CleanUpAustraliaDay #Celebrating35Years #Environment #Sustainability #Recycle
The Great Barrier Reef Clean-up 2025 is your chance to take local action and help protect the Reef, by removing marine debris before the wet season kicks in.
Get involved now to register for a Reef Clean-up, using the link in bio!
@reefclean @tangaroablue #ProtectTheReef #CleanUpAustralia #BeachCleanUp #GBRCU25
@reefclean @tangaroablue #ProtectTheReef #CleanUpAustralia #BeachCleanUp #GBRCU25
Happy Landcare Week, a time to celebrate the incredible individuals, groups and organisations across Australia who are actively working to restore, enhance, and protect their environment.
This year, we’re proud to spotlight the amazing work of @pioneer_landcare, winners of our 2025 Group Community Champion Award.
If you want to get involved, look into a local landcare group near you and be part of the change.
#LandcareWeek #LandcareAustralia #CleanUpAustralia #Celebrating35Years #Environment @landcareaustralia
The Great Spring Clean Up is back in partnership with @bupaaustralia. It is happening nationwide across September & October.
Get your Clean Up crew together and register to host your own local event!
Find out more & register now via link in bio!
#CleanUpAustralia #TheGreatSpringCleanUp #Celebrating35Years
The Clean Up Australia Educator’s Guide is here!
Designed to inspire environmental awareness and action, this free, downloadable resource is packed with curriculum-aligned tools to help teachers & students make a real difference.
Created for primary school educators, it’s flexible, practical and ready to use.
Download your free copy on our website now!
#CleanUpAustralia #EducationResource #CleanUpAustraliaDay #Environment #Sustainability #Recycle
Anyone else trying to stick to their Plastic Free July Pledge?
You can do it, just think of all that plastic you’re keeping out of landfill!
#CleanUpAustralia #PlasticFreeJuly #CleanUpAustraliaDay #Environment #Sustainability #Recycle
Mangroves play a crucial role in our ecosystem, and protecting them makes a real difference.
Planning your next Clean Up? Consider targeting a local mangrove area to help preserve these natural powerhouses — just be careful where you step, they’re delicate!
#CleanUpAustralia #WorldMangroveDay #CleanUpAustraliaDay #Environment #Sustainability #Recycle
Every day is a Clean Up day when you`ve got legends like Drumstick on board! Big shout out to the crew at @drumstickaus for getting stuck in and doing their bit at their Melbourne office Clean Up.
Connect directly to Clean Up Australia through the Drumstick range, with a QR code on the back of every box. Scan, regsiter a Clean Up and get your free Clean Up kit!
#CleanUpAustralia #Celebrating35Years #PetersDrumstick #Environment #Sustainability
Hundreds of thousands of laptops end up in landfills every year. That’s wasted potential. Devices that could help students learn, job seekers connect, or communities thrive are instead collecting dust or being tossed away.
We`re proud to support the @thelaptopinitiative – giving businesses a way to turn old tech into new opportunities. Don’t let your unused laptops go to waste. Give them a second life. Donate today on The Laptop Initiative`s website.
#CleanUpAustralia #LaptopInitiative #DonateYourDevice #CleanUpAustraliaDay #Environment #Sustainability #Recycle
The @teambuildingwithpurpose – Clean Up Australia Sessions bring your team together to explore the scale of Australia’s waste problem, reflect on how we live and work, and brainstorm ways to make a real impact – all in a guided, in-person or online session. 50% of profits from every session come directly to Clean Up Australia, helping us support more volunteers and tackle Australia’s waste challenges.
Book now on the Team Building With Purpose Website.
#CleanUpAustralia #TeamBuildingwithPurpose #CleanUpAustraliaDay #Environment #Sustainability #Recycle
Global Plastics Treaty negotiations are in full swing — here’s what’s happening and why it matters.
Read more about the Global Plastic Treaty via the blog link in our bio.
#CleanUpAustralia #GlobalPlasticsTreaty #CleanUpAustraliaDay #Environment #Sustainability #Recycle
This Plastic Free July, we’re challenging you to take the first step toward a cleaner Australia.
Make a pledge to refuse single-use plastics — whether it’s a small swap or a full-on challenge. Every action counts, and it all starts with one simple change.
Let’s do it together. Make your pledge today!
#CleanUpAustralia
#PlasticFreeJuly #RefuseSingleUse #CleanUpAustraliaDay #Environment #Sustainability #Recycle
Today, plastic is found on every inch of our planet — from our rubbish tips to the deepest depths of the oceans.
Consuming microplastics sounds scary — but the good news is, there are simple ways to reduce your exposure.
Read our blog about Microplastics to learn more.
#CleanUpAustralia #CleanUpAustraliaDay #Microplastics #Environment #Sustainability #Recycle
Thanks to Ethical Jobs, your donation will have double the impact this week.
Every donation you make from 19th – 26th June will be matched dollar-for-dollar, doubling your power to help protect Australia’s environment.
Please give generously now. Double the impact with the link in our bio.
#CleanUpAustralia #CleanUpAustraliaDay #Environment #Sustainability #Recycle #EthicalJobsDoubleDonation #EOFY
To all Queenslanders who rolled up their sleeves and joined us for the Ubuntu Clean Up this May—THANK YOU!
Whether you hosted a Clean Up, joined a local event, or simply spread the word, you helped make a real difference—not just for the environment, but for women and children experiencing domestic and family violence.
Because of you, @the.ubuntufoundation donated $20 for every registered participant to @womenslegalserviceqld, supporting their vital free legal and support services. 🙌
With over 1,700 volunteers across the state, you helped raise a total of $34,400 for WLSQ!
Your actions cleaned up our communities and gave hope to those who need it most. Small acts, when multiplied by many, can drive powerful change. 🌏
#UbuntuCleanUp
Clean Up Australia supports and advocates for the right to repair in Australia. Let’s shift the mindset from tossing it to repairing it. Fixing what’s broken keeps valuable resources in use, reduces waste, and helps our planet. Let’s make repair the norm, not the exception.
Find out more on our website at cleanup.org.au/repair
#CleanUpAustralia #CleanUpAustraliaDay #Environment #Sustainability #Recycle
#RepairAndReuse #RightToRepair
This World Environment Day, we’re celebrating every effort — big or small — to #BeatPlasticPollution. Whether you’re picking up litter, saying no to single-use, or spreading the word, you’re making a difference. 🎉
#WorldEnvironmentDay #GenerationRestoration #RestoreOurPlanet #CleanUpAustralia #CleanUpAustraliaDay #Environment #Sustainability #Recycle
For 35 years, we have been on a mission to create a cleaner Australia, every single day, and our work could not have been done without our amazing supporters!
But there is still so much more to do…
Your generous support will help us continue to get free Clean Up kits into the hands of volunteers right across the country.
Now is the perfect time to make a tax-deductible donation to help keep Clean Up Australia going, all year round, from coast to coast. Donate with the link in our bio.
#CleanUpAustralia #Donate #CleanUpAustraliaDay #Environment #Sustainability #Recycle
Mermaid Pools Clean Up – Community in Action!
A big thank you to Malcolm Fisher and the amazing volunteers from the Mermaid Pools Restoration Project who came together last Sunday at Mermaid Pools, Manly Vale. 💚 Their efforts to remove bricks, debris and invasive weeds made a real difference to this special patch of bushland.
For over 20 years, Clean Up Australia, the local community, and the Mermaid Pools Fix Up Project have worked in partnership — a powerful example of grassroots environmental stewardship.
To learn more about the Mermaid Pools Restoration Project, visit our website.
To join their monthly Bushcare Clean Up at Mermaid Pools, visit their Facebook Group: Mermaid Pools Restoration Project (Manly Vale)
#CleanUpAustralia #20YearsOfImpact #SaveManlyDam #Environment #Sustainability #Restoration #Bushcare
Many hands make light work! Shout out to all the schools who pull on some gloves, grab a bag and Clean Up your local areas…little legends!
#CleanUpAustralia #CleanUpAustraliaDay #NVW2025 #Environment #Sustainability #Recycle
Highlighting some of the amazing businesses nationwide who roll up their sleeves and get involved in Clean Up activities throughout the year! You`re making such a difference. #NationalVolunteerWeek
#CleanUpAustralia #CleanUpAustraliaDay #NVW2025 #Environment
Over one million awesome volunteers give their time to Clean Up our environment each year. This National Volunteer Week, we’re shouting a massive THANK YOU to every one of you, starting with our community champions! You’re the heart of Clean Up Australia!
#CleanUpAustralia #CleanUpAustraliaDay #NVW2025 #Environment #Sustainability #Recycle
There`s still time to support the @unilever Australia x @colessupermarkets campaign in-store! Every purchase of selected products helps support our activities and education initiatives. 💚
#CleanUpAustralia #CleanUpAustraliaDay #Coles #Unilever #Environment #Sustainability #Recycle
Australian Fashion Week is here! Before you buy into the latest fashion trends, ask yourself these questions to make more sustainable shopping choices!
Learn more on our website.
#CleanUpAustralia #CleanUpAustraliaDay #AustralianFashionWeek2025 #Environment #Sustainability #Recycle
This Mother’s Day, as well as celebrating Mum, gift Mother Nature a little love too. Pick up a few pieces of litter, do some gardening, or bring your keep cup or reusable water bottle along with you when out and about! Small actions = big love.
#CleanUpAustralia #CleanUpAustraliaDay #MothersDay #MotherNature #Environment #Sustainability #Recycle
This month, when you purchase selected @unilever Australia products from @colessupermarkets stores nationwide, a portion of the sales will be donated to us!
All products included within this promotion are either made from post-consumer recycled material or are recyclable. Be sure to keep an eye out in-store!
#CleanUpAustralia #CleanUpAustraliaDay #Coles #Unilever #Environment #Sustainability #Recycle
Ever heard of plogging? Grab a bag and get moving! Register a Clean Up for your next run — and get plogging!
#CleanUpAustralia #CleanUpAustraliaDay #Plogging #Environment #Sustainability #Recycle
Our Schools Clean Up Creative Competition `Nature Reimagined` winners are here!
Primary: Claire Z (Blue Fish), WA
Secondary: Rose T (Coral), VIC
Watch the video to see all the winners, runners-up and shortlisted entries!
A big thank you to everyone who entered — your creativity blew us away. And a special shoutout to our judges, @roxdeluca and Samuel McLennan @projectinterrupt.
#CleanUpAustralia #CleanUpAustraliaDay #Celebrating35Years #Environment #SchoolsCleanUpDay
Cleaning up Australia isn`t just for our benefit. Healthy habitats are crucial for Australia’s unique marine, aerial and terrestrial wildlife to thrive and survive.Register a Clean Up to help support our native wildlife.
#CleanUpAustralia #CleanUpAustraliaDay #Environment #Sustainability #EcoFriendly #ZeroWaste #Recycle #StepUp
Today is Earth Day 2025! It serves as a great reminder that we can all do our bit to protect the planet. Whether it’s your local beach, park, street or bushland, organising or joining a Clean Up is a simple way to take practical action and make a real impact for our environment. Every piece of litter removed helps improve and conserve our earth — and we’d love you to join us! Register with the link in bio.
#CleanUpAustralia #CleanUpAustraliaDay #Celebrating35Years #EarthDay #Environment #Sustainability #EcoFriendly #ZeroWaste #Recycle