Cairns Clean up Crew 

Volunteers.....WE NEED YOU!

Cairns Regional Council is calling for volunteers to join the Cairns Clean Up Crew. The crew will focus on helping people move rubbish (anything that will fit in a wheelbarrow) and place it on the kerb side for later collection and generally clean up around properties.

Please register your interest and the days you can be available.

Check your emails for muster points which will be determined daily depending on requirements. You will be advised by 3.30pm the day before. 

Types of activites you will be undertaking in the community include:

  • Moving furniture to the roadside for collection - hard rubbish.  DO NOT remove fixtures or fittings or anything that requires powered equipment.

  • DO NOT lift anyhting over 20kg - if required ensure there are 2 people

  • DO NOT rip up carpet or flooring

  • You will not be using water to clean due to restrictions

  • Power tools are not permitted

  • Rubish to be left at the curb to be collected, not to be taken to the trucks.

What to bring:

  • Please wear a hat, enclosed shoes, long sleeves and long pants

  • A small back pack with enough water for your shift, sunscreen, eye protection.  If you can please bring a broom, mop or shovek, inspect repellent, gloves and face mask if required.