"It's almost like a walk in the sun, it's not heavy work," Mr Boyton, of Merewether, said.

"It's a great view and sometimes we get a bit of a breeze, all while contributing to the community."

Newcastle Lions Club has been participating in Clean Up Australia Day for 23 years and has managed The Foreshore site for the past 12.

During their stretch, volunteers have discovered road barriers and the odd pushbike over the wall on the rocks.

Food wrappers, drink bottles, cigarette butts, straws, paper, plastic bags of rubbish and the occasional nappy are usually collected closer to the road.

Divers in the harbour have even found chairs and tables.

"Our record was 60 bags about four to five years ago," Mr Boyton said.

"But we are noticing the site has become cleaner over the years - we are now only collecting about 40 bags."

This year the club is also managing the Linwood Beach site at Maryville.

It has planned for its 10 participating members and the expected 20 public volunteers to be split between the two sites.

"I can't see any reason why we wouldn't be doing this for another 20 years," he said.

"We enjoy providing a bit of service cleaning up the area and also flying the Lions flag."

Volunteers should wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes, a hat and sunscreen.

Gloves and bags will be provided.

Clean Up Australia Day is this Sunday, March 1. Register your own site or to join a site at cleanupaustraliaday.org.au or phone 1800 282 329.