Grounded Together: North Pearl Neighborhood Cleanup

Grounded Together – North Pearl Neighborhood Cleanup 

A partnership between SOLVE and Ground Score Association

Join SOLVE and Ground Score Association at the Tanner Springs Park 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 (green button below) ahead of time to guarantee your spot.

Meeting Location: We will be meeting at the NW corner of Tanner Springs Park. Look for the SOLVE signs.

Address: 1199 NW 10th Ave Portland, 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: Gloves, vests, grabbers, trash bags, instruction, and an opportunity to meet and learn from Ground Score contractors.

Restrooms: No public restrooms are available

Parking: Street Parking Nearby

Transit: All Street car lines and the 17 are both close by.

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.