Nihonmachi / Old Town Chinatown Clean-up

Come join Portland Japanese American Citizens League and the Japanese American Museum of Oregon in cleaning up Old Town

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 required. Please sign up (green button below) ahead of time to guarantee your spot.

Meeting Location: Japanese American Museum of Oregon (JAMO) - 411 NW Flanders St (entrance on 4th Avenue) Portland, OR 97209

Address: 411 NW Flanders St Portland, OR 97209 | 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: We will cleaning up, removing litter from the surrounding area as well as cleaning the Japanese American Historical Plaza.

Restrooms: No public restrooms are available

Parking: There is a public parking lot across from JAMO.

Transit: The Japanese American Museum of Oregon (JAMO) is minutes walk from Union Square TriMet Red and Blue Line Old Town Chinatown Station or Green/Yellow/Orange Line Union Square/NW 5th & Glisan Station

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: Recommended for Ages 13 and Up

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