Grounded Together: SE 82nd Ave and Powell Blvd Community Cleanup

Grounded Together – SE 82nd Ave and Powell Blvd

A partnership between SOLVE and Ground Score Association

Join SOLVE and Ground Score Association 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: Volunteers will be meeting in the parking lot for Nectar. Look for the SOLVE signs.

Address: 8201 SE Powell Blvd Portland, 97266 | 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 gloves, safety vests, litter grabbers and trash bags. Please BYO reusable water bottle to stay hydrated!

Restrooms: No public restrooms are available

Parking: Parking will be available in the Nectar parking lot.

Transit: Take Trimet #72 and exit at SE 82nd and Powell. Walk about 350 feet 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: 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.