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.
Call for Artists:
Garden Duet VII
Two stellar private gardens in Southeast Portland will be filled with stunning garden art crafted from reclaimed & recycled materials for sale.
Deadline: May 2, 2025
Help Us Rescue Even More Treasures!
Every week, our team rescues at least 2,000 pounds of treasures from the transfer station, giving them a second life & keeping them out of the landfill.
But here’s the thing: we rent a U-Haul every single time.
And now we’re dreaming bigger. We’re raising $35,000 to buy our very own box truck.
Owning our own truck will open up new possibilities:
Rescue even more materials from the dump!
Make local deliveries to the neighborhood!
Pick up community donations with ease!
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.
