Central Coast Council is calling on local residents to roll up their sleeves and get involved in Clean Up Australia Day this Sunday 5 March.

More than 70 community, school and business sites have been registered across the Central Coast.

Council Group Leader Connected Communities, Ms Julie Vaughan, said Clean Up Australia Day is the perfect way for the community to come together and help clean up the Coast.

“It’s great to see people taking pride in their suburb and doing their bit to protect our unique environment,” Ms Vaughan said.

“The Central Coast’s natural environment is so diverse - from our beautiful beaches and waterways to large areas of bushland and national parks - and needs our help to stay clean and preserve the habitats of native animals and plants.”

Volunteers are needed to assist with sites all across the Coast and range from public bushland and parks to foreshore and coastal areas.

Last year more than eight tonnes was collected across 86 sites on the Central Coast.

Council Administrator, Mr Ian Reynolds, said this weekend is a great chance to get involved and support your local community.

“Clean Up Australia Day is a reminder to think about how we can all work together to reduce litter in the home and our impact on the environment every day,” Mr Reynolds said.

“We are lucky to live in such a beautiful place and it is up to us to do our bit to keep it that way.”

For more information go to cleanupaustraliaday.org.au or contact Council on 4350 5555/4325 8222.