Despite the wet conditions, Tamworth residents have braved the weather and heeded the call to Clean Up Australia, with over 340 kg of rubbish collected on Clean Up Australia Day, Sunday 6th March.
Tamworth Regional Council Waste Sustainability Officer Angela Dodson said that Clean Up Australia Day saw a strong increase in registration numbers from last year, with 23 community groups, youth groups, schools and local businesses all wanting to lend a helping hand.
"Clean Up Australia Day is a really important initiative, and it was encouraging to see the amount of people in the community who volunteered their time to help the cleanup effort despite the wet weather this year. One volunteer I spoke to had picked up over 30 single use facemasks. It's our responsibility to reduce the amount of pandemic-related litter entering the environment."
Tamworth residents were urged to register for Clean Up Australia Day in an effort to keep our city and nature clean.
Anne Michie from Tamworth Regional Landcare had to cancel their clean up due to the wet conditions on site and is encouraging all Tamworth residents to continue their commitment in improving the environment beyond the Clean Up Day initiative.
"Getting out this week and cleaning up the area right outside your house or an area in your favorite park is already a great help. There are plenty of opportunities to get involved with organizations like Tamworth Regional Landcare and OzFish as well, with our website regularly being updated with volunteering events."
Registrations this year included:
• Community groups:
Northern Settlement Services, Tamworth Regional Landcare, Rotary Club of Tamworth First Light, Tamworth City Lions Club, Kootingal Lions Club, Disability Consulting Support, Peel Valley Lions Club, Tamworth Junior Girl Guides, Maree Keating, Sharon Goff and Hannah Lane.
• Schools:
Niangala Public School, Duri Public School, Tamworth West Public School, Moonbi Public School, Barraba Central School, Goodstart Brisbane Street, Environmental Council of McCarthy Catholic College, Farrer Memorial Agricultural High School, Tamworth High School
• Local businesses:
Tamworth McDonalds, Baiada Poultry, Cummins Tamworth
