Beach Patrol
Want to do something to help the beautiful beaches of the Mornington Peninsula? Beach Patrol celebrates 10 years on the Peninsula.
You may have noticed people in coordinated t-shirts cleaning up our beaches? They’re part of Beach Patrol. Founded in Melbourne in 2009, Beach Patrol has grown to 29 groups around Port Phillip Bay. Volunteers meet for one hour each month to clean the beaches. Click on the link to find out more information about each group, where they meet, their next clean up and how much they have collected!
Whether you're visiting over the summer or a resident, come along and join a clean-up. Check out your nearest group and when they meet on Facebook.
Mornington Peninsula Shire proudly supports seven currently active groups - the links take you to their Facebook pages.
And one group not currently active: Tootgarook
Over the last 10 years, volunteers have contributed 4,911 hours and have removed at least 12,349kg of rubbish from our beaches.

Rye Beach Patrol celebrating 10 years February 2025!
This includes:
- 5,732 glass bottles
- 8,905 aluminium cans
- 13,183 plastic bottles
- 47,923 cigarette butts
Record your clean-up efforts by entering your data into the Litter Stopper App. All data can be viewed online.
Our Beach Patrol groups need your help, volunteers are needed to keep our beaches clean and pristine. Get in contact with your local group to join a clean-up.
To start your own Beach Patrol Group, contact waste@mornpen.vic.gov.au.