COOMA North Public School's branch of Early Act have played an important role in removing rubbish from Cooma's busiest public areas.

Early Act members joined Cooma Rotarian Sally Thornton, Early Act teacher, Paul Schultz, and parents to clean Centennial Park and along Cooma Creek near the Massie Street causeway.

The group participated in Clean Up Australia Day, alongside other Cooma community groups and volunteers, as the nationwide event celebrates 35 years.

Mr Schultz praised the students for their efforts.

"Our devoted members spent part of their highly valued Sunday morning, wandering the park and creek area, gloves on hands and bags at the ready," Mr Schultz said.

"Pickings were eclectic, ranging from the usual suspects, like abandoned takeaway containers and rogue shopping trolleys, to many (many) scraps of plastic, and even half a scooter.

"It is a shame that this sort of effort is necessary, but we understand that we are all responsible for our environment, and our members are always to keen to help out, wherever we can."