Parkrose Neighborhood 102nd to 105th & Killingsworth

SOLVE defines some cleanup areas as sites with a high concentration of litter that poses a threat to public safety and environmental quality. This cleanup is not family-friendly or suitable for anyone under the age of 18 due to an increased presence of hazardous materials. Safety guidelines will be put in place before the cleanup begins.

At this event, you may encounter or be exposed to the following elements:

• Close proximity to active unhoused communities.
• Close proximity to abandoned unhoused encampments.
• The presence of used hypodermic needles among the garbage.
• Other hazardous materials such as bio-waste.

Advanced Registration: Is not required. Please sign up (green button below).

Meeting Location: 10625 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR 97220

Address: 10625 NE Sandy Blvd Portland, OR 97220 | 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: Restrooms are available in Parkrose Hardware

Parking: Parkrose Hardware parking lot.  Park in the lot and walk to the back NE section of parking lot

Transit: Take TriMet 21 bus stops at NE Sandy and 105th which is about a 4-minute walk to the meeting location.

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: No

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