Business District Cleanup - Tom McCall Waterfront Park

Portland is a strong, resilient city, but it needs help. Join SOLVE on Wednesday, October 18 for our monthly Business District Cleanup, sponsored by Chevron and SWIRE Coca-Cola, to beautify our city, keep our waterways clean, and protect local wildlife from the harmful effects of trash. Know that the work you are engaging in has many benefits for our community, our local businesses, and our environment!

Advanced Registration: Is highly suggested but not required. Please sign up (green button below) ahead of time to guarantee your spot.

Meeting Location: Volunteers will be meeting where the Saturday Market takes place.

Address: 98 SW Naito Pkwy Portland, OR 97204 | Map Link

What to Bring: Volunteers are encouraged to bring any personal supplies that will help our resources go further such as garbage bags, work gloves, buckets, trash grabbers, etc. If you bring personal belongings wear a backpack so that you can pick up trash hands free. Wear closed-toed shoes and dress for the weather. Bring a rain jacket if the forecast calls for rain and wear sunscreen and a hat if it is sunny. This event will go on rain or shine. And it is also recommended that volunteers bring a re-usable water bottle to stay hydrated during the event.

What's Provided: SOLVE will provide trash grabbers, trash bags, work gloves, and high-vis vests.

Restrooms: No public restrooms are available

Parking: Street parking is available.

Transit: The Red and Blue MAX Lines. bus lines 8,9, and 17.

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

Translation Services: There will be a Spanish speaker present at this event.

Youth Volunteers: Volunteers 17 and under must be accompanied by an authorized adult.

Groups: If you are volunteering with multiple people for this event please register as a Team. See this short guide for how to register as a Team SOLVE | How-To-Guide (solveoregon.org).

Huge thank you to Chevron and SWIRE Coca-Cola for sponsoring this event!