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.
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.
Call for Artists
Holiday Shop 2025
ReClaim It/Cracked Pots is now accepting applications for Holiday Shop 2025, a seasonal pop-up in Portland featuring art & gifts made from at least 80% salvaged or recycled materials. It’s a fundraiser for ReClaim It & a celebration of local creativity.
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.
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.
What are people saying about ReClaim It?
“I am so beyond proud of all the work that ReClaim It and Cracked Pots does for our community with over 1,000,000 pounds rescued, that would have been in the landfill! thank you thank you❤️” -PS
“Love vintage and antique shops. Always great selection.” -RS
“Wonderful time there today, helpful friendly people, etc Will definitely go again!” -LB
“This is one of my favorite places. Everyone and everything at ReClaim it is amazing! Thank you!” -JO
