Portland Business District Cleanup – Waterfront

Portland is a strong, resilient city, but it needs help. Join SOLVE for our monthly Business District Cleanup 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! Please note that this event is a litter cleanup and will not include graffiti removal.

The May Business District Cleanup is sponsored by CareOregon and the Portland Rose Festival.

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 south of the Salmon Street Springs Fountain. Look for the SOLVE signs.

Address: 1020 SW Naito Pkwy Portland, OR 97204 | Map Link

What to Bring: What to Bring: reusable water bottles

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

Restrooms: No public restrooms are available

Parking: There are a couple parking garages within a few blocks of the meeting location.

Transit: There are bus stops within a couple blocks of the meeting location, as well as max stops about six blocks away.

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 13 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).

Contacts: Please contact Estrella at estrella@solveoregon.org and/or 971-346-2707 with any questions about this event.