More mates. Less waste.
Rubbish Club is a social initiative designed to bring young people together while cleaning our streets.
Members meet-up for a weekly coffee and yap before grabbing some grippers and walking around two blocks, picking up rubbish along the way. It’s is a great way for young people to make new friends, stay active, and make a positive impact on their surroundings.
Born from a desire to create new friends, get moving and create cleaner streets, Rubbish Club was created as an initiative of Boe Design in mid 2024.
OBSESSED WITH BUILDING STRONGER COMMUNITIES
FAQs
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Yes! Rubbish Club is completely free! Just show up when you can and hang out with new friends as part of the community. The social events we host every few months may require ticket purchases.
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We provide you with equipment to make collection easy. Comfortable enclosed shoes, a water bottle and hat are also a good idea!
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Nope, there’s no impostor syndrome here! By wearing the Rubbish Club clothing, you are directly supporting our mission and looking good doing so. You’ll be supporting us both financially and by getting our brand into the world.
If you’re a little too busy to join a club but still want to support, consider purchasing an item for yourself or a friend here.
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As young people, we have grown up being taught that social media is socialising.
When we realised that social media consistently left us unhappy, we knew we wanted to bring people together in a way that felt real. We wanted to create a space where connection wasn’t measured in likes or comments but in conversations, shared experiences, and collective action.
That’s why we started Rubbish Club—a simple, meaningful way to meet new people, get outside, and make a tangible difference in our local environment. By walking together and cleaning up our streets, we’re not just picking up rubbish; we’re building a community that values real-world connection, movement, and purpose.
Social media promised to bring us closer, but Rubbish Club actually does.
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Not at all! You can come whenever it suits you. Some people come weekly, while others drop in when they can.
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We run meetups in various locations. Sign up here and join the groupchat to see when we’ll be near you.
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We’re working on bringing Rubbish Club to a city near you and will announce this on our socials when we’re ready! Sign up or follow us on Instagram to be the first to know @rubbishclub.aus
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We usually go ahead unless the weather is extreme. Keep an eye on your Instagram groupchat for updates on cancellations.
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We dispose of it responsibly and recycle as much as possible through council bins to enable better data capture for councils. We also collect eligible 10c containers for Container Deposit Schemes (CDS) which helps fund Rubbish Club.
Please use our Containers for Change Member details attached below when dropping off eligible containers.
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We’re building a community of people who care for each other and the environment. Plus, by regularly cleaning up public spaces, we reduce pollution, protect wildlife, and raise awareness about waste issues.