Turning the tide on trash
PETER CARRUTHERS and his team have been removing a ute-load of rubbish every weekend, including white goods, tyres, bikes, vehicles and plastic waste, a dead crocodile stuck in a crab pot and another unidentified dead animal in a bag.
“It is really satisfying to see what the place looks like with all the rubbish taken out,” Mr Smart said.
Mr Smart said the area was a beautiful but neglected stretch of mangroved river and a haven for birds and wildlife.
Mr Smart, a health industry professional by day, said the Cairns Regional Council had been supportive of the team’s efforts by helping to remove large items and granting a landfill fee waiver.
“We get a buzz out of it because we see the place restored to what it should be like,” he said.
Teams will return to the meeting area on Ray Jones Dr where it crosses Chinaman Cr on November 4 with all cleanup equipment will be provided.
The Great Northern Clean Up 2018 finishes at the end of October.