Glisan/PDX Community Cleanup & Recycling Event

Schedule

Thu Aug 27 2026 at 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

555 NE 122nd Ave | Portland, OR

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Hosted by SOLVE in partnership w/ the Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative, this is your chance to help create a cleaner, greener Portland.
About this Event

Join us for a litter cleanup event where we’ll beautify the neighborhood by removing trash and recycling bottles and cans found during the effort. Volunteers are encouraged to bring their filled Green Bags from home to drop off for processing at the Redemption Center and take home one (or more!) of SOLVE’s Blue Bags following the event. Any beverage containers found during the cleanup will be donated to SOLVE. ♻️

Did you know that SOLVE participates in BottleDrop Give? Through this program, supporters can fill specially tagged Blue Bags to help support SOLVE and BottleDrop account holders can donate directly from their Green Bag account. Ask us for more information at the event!

It’s a fun and impactful way to:

  • 🌊 Divert litter from waterways and landfills
  • 🌱 Promote sustainability
  • 🤝 Connect with your community

Advanced Registration: Is highly suggested but not required. Please sign up here ahead of time to guarantee your spot.

Meeting Location: Volunteers will be meeting at the BottleDrop Redemption Center. Look for the SOLVE signs.

Address: 555 NE 122nd Ave Portland, OR 97230 | Map Link

What to Bring: Please wear closed-toed shoes and weather-appropriate clothing, and bring a backpack for hands-free convenience. Feel free to bring your personal tools if available and a reusable water bottle to support our sustainability efforts.

What's Provided: SOLVE will provide Gloves, safety vests, litter grabbers and trash bags. Please BYO reusable water bottle to stay hydrated!

Restrooms: No public restrooms are available

Parking: There will be parking spots available at the BottleDrop Redemption Center.

Transit: This location is accessible from the Trimet Bus 73 line.

Accessibility: This area is accessible for folks with mobility concerns.

Translation Services: There will not be a Spanish speaker present at this event.

Participant Age Guidelines: All Ages Welcome

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Where is it happening?

555 NE 122nd Ave, 555 Northeast 122nd Avenue, Portland, United States

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