Councillor Simon Croce voiced his dismay over just how much red tape was contained in the draft community clean up policy, but said it was an unfortunate legal necessity.

"In the good old days you and a few friends could form a group, grab a few bags and clean up the road side, but those times are gone," Cr Croce said.

"It's sad, but our hands are tied; that's just the day and age we live in."

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The regulations proved prohibitive for rubbish removalist Stephen Violi, who was forced to cancel his scenic hill clean up day because of the costs.

Community groups wanting to hold a clean up day must get $20 million worth of public liability insurance coverage, submit a Transport Management Plan, commission a Traffic Control Plan, arrange road marshals, follow WH&S guidelines, and get formal approval from the RMS, police, and council.

The Rotary Club of Yenda president Peter Raccanello has been attempting to start a clean up day in his community for over a year, but was discouraged by the "ridiculous" amount of red tape he encountered.

"It's so hard to do anything in Australia these days; there's so many rules and regulations," Mr Raccanello said.

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