Hume council staff hit the streets on Tuesday to spread the word out about Clean Up Australia Day, which will be held again this Sunday.
The event is held every year on the first Sunday in March, and has been running for more than three decades, attracting more than 21 million environmentally conscious volunteers.
Council said it is proud of the beautiful landscapes that its community is surrounded by, and it encourages all residents to take its lead and strive for a better Hume by keeping the suburbs clean.
Mayor Naim Kurt said keeping Hume clean is the responsibility of every member of the community.
“Every year, dumped rubbish costs our council and residents $4.7 million to remove, but this can change if every person does their bit to reduce waste and keep their neighbourhood clean,” he said.
“I encourage our residents to roll up their sleeves and participate in a Clean Up Australia Day event, together we can stop the harm litter is causing in Hume”
Anyone wanting to be involved can find, join, register to host or provide a donation to a locally organised clean up at the Clean Up Australia Day website.
It gives everyone a chance to take pride in their area while meeting other locals and giving back to the community.
Residents can stay up to date with the Keep Hume Clean campaign, to understand what council is doing year-round to protect Hume streets from rubbish.
Details: register.cleanup.org.au/join-a-clean-up
