Eastbank Esplanade-Pick It Up, Portland!

Pick It Up, Portland! is a city-wide event focusing on litter removal throughout our community. On Thursday, June 5, choose from 4 different sites located throughout Portland. This event will begin at OMSI with volunteers removing litter from the Eastbank Esplanade and the surrounding neighborhood. Help keep our city and environment clean to ensure it can be enjoyed by all!

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

Meeting Location: We will be meeting in the north parking lot of OMSI

Address: 1945 SE Water Avenue Portland, OR 97214 | 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 trash grabbers, trash bags, work gloves, and high-vis vests.

Restrooms: No public restrooms are available

Parking: Parking will be available in the OMSI parking lot. Parking is not free.

Transit: This event is within walking distance of the SE Water - OMSI street car stop and Bus Lines 6, 9, 10, 14, and 17.

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

Groups: If you'd like to register a group, please create a team first. For detailed instructions, review our Teams Guide.