ReClaim It: Devoted to reducing waste
& promoting creative reuse in our community.
Our nonprofit & reuse retail store salvages materials from “the dump”
(Metro Central Transfer Station operated by Recology)
for artists, neighbors & DIYers to reuse, repair & reimagine.
PlantFest 2025:
Sat-Sun, April 26-27
Bring plants to swap! Buy unique planters! Create one-of-a-kind plant stakes & critters! Mark your calendars & get ready to celebrate plants, creativity & sustainability!
ReClaim It
Online Store
From jewelry to vintage trinkets to oddities... it's time to buy the latest treasures saved from the trash from the comfort of your home. Keep in mind these items are for pick up only.
Join the Board!
Cracked Pots/ReClaim It is looking for passionate & skilled individuals to join our Board of Directors & help us expand our impact in sustainability, creative reuse, & community engagement.
Support Waste Reduction
& Creative Reuse
Can you believe we've diverted over 1 million pounds from the landfill since opening as a nonprofit in 2014?!
Help us further our mission of inspiring reuse, repair & reimagining by donating financially.
Every dollars goes directly towards supporting our efforts reducing waste & promoting creative reuse in the community.
Our Programs
What We Do
REUSE
Our goal is to reduce the number of items that end their journey at the landfill and raise awareness about creative reuse. Through our partnership with Recology, we gather materials from the Metro Central Transfer Station, including wood, metal, and vintage goods. We train our volunteers to collect items you can reuse in your home, garden, or creative projects.
REPAIR
Much of what we recover from the Metro Central Transfer Station needs only a little TLC to reenter the home or garden. Volunteers clean and repair items in the store to save pieces for future use. Need a special piece of metal, wood, or wire? We’re likely to have it, along with a few items you didn't know you needed!
REIMAGINE
To us, nothing is junk. Each piece we glean, repair, or save can be used creatively for practical or artistic purposes. We love to collaborate with our neighbors in the thriving North Portland community. Have a creative bent yourself? Apply to show at one of our many art shows or events. Connect with us here.
You can find our organization’s mission, vision, and diversity, equity & inclusion statements here.
