Greater Bendigo residents can lend a helping hand at eight local sites in White Hills, Kangaroo Flat, Huntly, Epsom, Axedale, Bendigo, California Gully and North Bendigo on the Clean Up Australia Day weekend, Saturday February 28 and Sunday March 1, 2026.
Greater Bendigo Mayor Cr Thomas Prince said Clean Up Australia Day is the nation’s largest community based environmental event and a simple way to contribute to our local community and environment.
“Clean Up Australia Day has been part of the Greater Bendigo story for a long time, and what I love most is how it brings people together,” Cr Prince said.
“It’s not just about picking up rubbish, it’s a chance for us to care for the places we love, connect with our neighbours, and take pride in our natural surroundings.
“It’s really easy to get involved. Just head along to one of the eight local sites, wear some comfy clothes, bring gloves, a hat and a drink bottle, and check in with the site coordinator when you arrive.
“There’ll be some gloves and bags available at each site on the day, but if you can bring your own for collecting rubbish, even better, it all helps. It’s a simple way to make a real difference, and it’s always a great morning out with the community.”
Children 15 years of age and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
2026 Greater Bendigo Clean Up Australia Day sites
White Hills - Plumridge Track and Reserve Clean Up
- Meet at the top of Plumridge Street at the Jackass Flat Nature Conservation Reserve
- 9.30am – 11.30am
Kangaroo Flat Clean Up
- Meeting point for registration - near Kangaroo Flat Kindergarten, corner of Carpenter Street and Lansell Street
- 8am - 2pm
Huntly - Viewpoint, Harlowe and Provenance estates
- Northern Bendigo Landcare Group
- Meet at the Viewpoint playground on Waratah Road to sign in, receive an event map and collect your equipment
- 9.00am - 11am
Epsom Bendigo Creek
- Rotary Club of Bendigo Sandhurst
- Meeting point for registration - Epsom Primary teacher’s carpark opposite school, Howard Street
- 9am - 11am
Axedale - Lets Clean Up Axedale!
- Axedale Community Garden
- Meeting at Axedale Community Garden, behind the Uniting Church off the main road, opposite the Primary School
- 10.30am - 12pm
Bendigo Dai Gum San
- Home Matters - Bendigo Sustainability Group
- Meeting point for registration - large lotus flower in Dai Gum San, Park Road
- 2pm - 4pm
California Gully Bushland Reserve
- Bendigo Adventist Youth - Serve and Shine
- Meet at BDAC car park, 119 Prouses Road, North Bendigo
- 9am - 12pm
North Bendigo - Prouses Road Recreation Reserve
- Ironbark Gully Friends Landcare Clean Up
- Meeting at Prouses Road Recreation Reserve, 46 Prouses Road. Morning tea provided
- 10am - 12pm