WHEN volunteers hit the streets on Sunday for the annual Clean Up Wagga Day, they will remove thousands of bags rubbish estimated to fill six entire skips.
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Chairman of the Wagga Tidy Town committee John Rumens said he had been staggered by the amount of rubbish staining the city.
"It fouls up the waterways and blights the landscape," he said.
"We need a big effort from the community this year to ensure our city is presentable and looking the best it can be."
The fifth anniversary of Clean Up Wagga Day coincides with the arrival of the Tidy Town assessors, who will judge the city on its level of environmental, social and economic sustainability.
"We need to sell the community," Mr Rumens said.
Organisers expect about 100 volunteers for Clean Up Wagga and are calling for more.
The clean-up will begin at the corner of Glenfield Road and Bruce Street and will work around identified hotspots.
Mr Rumens said main roads near fast food outlets generally attracted the most amount of litter.
"You'll find a great concentration of beverage and food containers," he said.
"It will be surrounding the shop within even up to five or so minutes away."
Volunteers are asked to wear appropriate clothing on the day, including sturdy footwear and gloves. Bags will be provided.
What: Clean Up Wagga Day
Where: Corner of Glenfield Road and Bruce Street
When: 10am, Sunday