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 LinkWhat 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