Members of the Wellington community are encouraged to bring their kayaks, life jackets and pick-up sticks to the river on Sunday for Clean Up Australia Day.
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Clean Up Australia Day began 30 years ago as a way to gather people together to clean up and preserve the environment.
This year, volunteers can join the Western Paddlers and the Wellington Progress and Action group and Dubbo Regional Council to clean up the town.
They are seeking volunteers to work along the Macquarie and Bell Rivers including Duke of Wellington Bridge (low level) area, John Oxley Park and Thornton Street boat ramp.
Registration will be 8.30am at John Oxley Park.
Council's manager operations Craig Arms said Clean Up Australia Day had become an important national event that allowed communities to get involved and make a difference.
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Litter collected on the day will be collected by council. Special bins will also be provided for waste segregation.
Council encourages volunteers to wear sturdy shoes, a broad brimmed hat, sunscreen and gloves and carry some water.
In Dubbo, volunteers can join the Dubbo Rivercare group, Rotary Club of South Dubbo and Dubbo Regional Council to clean up the city.
Anyone taking part is asked to meet at Ollie Robbins Oval from 8.30am to register.
From there, volunteers can head off in teams to collect litter at the riverbank ovals, netball courts and along the Tracker Riley Walkway.
The Clontarf Foundation will be assisting council with a barbecue for volunteers from 11am at Dubbo's Ollie Robins Oval.
