Grounded Together: NW Industrial Area

Please joins SOLVE in cleaning up the NW Industial area on NW Industrial St. between NW St Helans Rd and NW 29th Ave.

A partnership between SOLVE and Ground Score Association

Join SOLVE and Ground Score Association in the NW Industrial area for a community cleanup focused on shared stewardship, environmental health, and meaningful community connection. Ground Score members are experienced waste pickers, environmental workers, and advocates who bring deep knowledge of waste diversion, picker culture, and the realities faced by unhoused neighbors. Their lived expertise helps guide safe, respectful, and effective community-led environmental care.

Why Ground Score’s Work Matters

Ground Score plays a vital role in Portland by:

• Diverting bottles and cans from landfills
• Reducing greenhouse gas emissions
• Helping keep parks and neighborhoods safer for people and wildlife
• Supporting waste collection needs in communities that often go without
• Contributing to a cleaner, healthier environment citywide

What to Expect

Ground Score leaders will help bridge connection between volunteers and unhoused neighbors, share safe practices for litter removal and materials recovery, and create space for understanding and respect throughout the cleanup.

Together, we’ll remove litter, support waste diversion, and care for shared spaces here in Portland. Come ready to learn, connect, and make a meaningful impact.

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

Meeting Location: Volunteers will be meeting at Bargreen Ellingson's parking lot. Look for the SOLVE signs.

Address: 3232 NW Industrial St Portland, OR 97210 | 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 be providing litter grabbers, trash bags, safety vests and gloves.

Restrooms: No public restrooms are available

Parking: Parking is available on the street or at the Bargreen Ellingson parking lot.

Transit: Tri-Met bus stop, 8809 (2500 Block NW 29th) Number 15. Nine-minute walk

Accessibility: This area may not be easily accessible for folks with mobility concerns.

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

Participant Age Guidelines: Recommended for Ages 13 and Up