North Portland waste collection event

North Portland waste collection event

Sep
26
Sat, September 26, 2026
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
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6800 North Delaware Avenue, Portland, Oregon, 97217
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About this event

Dumpster & Recycle Day: Volunteers Needed

https://northportlandevents.com/resources/dumpster-day/

Help your neighbors lighten the load! On Saturday, September 26th, 10am to 3pm, four North Portland neighborhoods (Arbor Lodge, Kenton, Overlook, and Piedmont) come together at Arbor Lodge Park for our annual community Dumpster and Recycle Day. Neighbors drive up, and our volunteer crews do the rest: unloading vehicles and sorting items into the right bins so as much as possible stays out of the landfill.

What volunteers do:

  • Greet neighbors at check-in and take donations

  • Unload cars and trucks (stay-in-your-vehicle service)

  • Sort items into metal, electronics, styrofoam, household goods, and garbage

  • Keep partner stations stocked and running smoothly

No experience needed. Just bring a willingness to lift, sort, and be friendly.
Please wear closed-toed shoes and comfortable clothing you don't mind getting dirty.
Gloves and good energy welcome.

Sign up for one shift or several. You're welcome to grab as many slots as you like. Every hour helps. This event is made possible by a grant from Metro, our local sponsors, and volunteers like you.

Claim your shifts below and help keep our neighborhoods clean and green.
Full event details can be found @ https://northportlandevents.com/resources/dumpster-day/


Volunteer Shifts18 spots left
Morning - Snack Table Helper
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM(2h30m)
Set up the snack table. Restock items as needed. Keep the area clean and welcoming.
Full

1 signed up

Current volunteers

  • Private
Morning - Volunteer table
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM(2h30m)
Help sign people in and answer questions. Direct volunteers where they need to go.
Full

2 signed up

Current volunteers

  • Sarah
  • Mary
Morning - Dumpster - Pack Leader
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM(2h30m)
The lead will oversee efficient dumpster loading. They will refuse any waste that is inappropriate or prohibited.
2 spots left

2 signed up

Current volunteers

  • Private
  • Dusty
Morning - Dumpster - Packer
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM(2h30m)
Help load the dumpster as junk is dropped off.
4 spots left

8 signed up

Current volunteers

  • Paul
  • Greg
  • Private
  • Serena
  • Daniel
  • Maggie
  • Julian
  • Krista
Morning - Styrofoam Recycling Lead
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM(2h30m)
Guide volunteers as they collect and sort clean Styrofoam. Confirm accepted materials.
Full

1 signed up

Current volunteers

  • victor
Morning - Styrofoam Recycling Helper
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM(3h)
Help load styrofoam
Full

2 signed up

Current volunteers

  • Ellen
  • Julee
Morning - Electric Recycling Leader
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM(3h)
Lead the electronics recycling drop-off area. Ensure items are placed in the correct bins and are not removed.
Full

1 signed up

Current volunteers

  • Josh
Morning - Electric Recycling Helper
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM(2h30m)
Assist with electronics recycling drop-off. Help unload, sort, and organize approved items. Keep the area safe and orderly.
Full

2 signed up

Current volunteers

  • Raziah
  • Jon
Morning - Plastics Helper - Ridwell
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM(2h)
Assist with collecting and sorting accepted plastic items. Help keep the Ridwell drop-off area organized.
Full

2 signed up

Current volunteers

  • Private
  • Donna
Morning - Traffic Director
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM(2h30m)
Direct cars safely through the drop-off area. Help keep traffic moving and prevent backups.
Full

3 signed up

Current volunteers

  • todd
  • Kevin
  • Peggy
Morning - Habitat for Humanity helper
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM(2h30m)
Help take the load and manage donations for Habitat for Humanity
1 spot left

1 signed up

Current volunteers

  • Susan
Afternoon - Snack Table Helper
11:30 AM – 2:00 PM(2h30m)
Restock items as needed. Keep the area clean and welcoming.
Full

1 signed up

Current volunteers

  • Victoria
Afternoon - Volunteer table
11:30 AM – 2:00 PM(2h30m)
Help sign people in and answer questions. Direct volunteers where they need to go.
Full

2 signed up

Current volunteers

  • Victoria
  • Mary
Afternoon - Dumpster - Pack Leader
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM(3h)
The lead will oversee efficient dumpster loading. They will refuse any waste that is inappropriate or prohibited.
2 spots left

2 signed up

Current volunteers

  • Dusty
  • Andres
Afternoon - Dumpster - Packer
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM(3h)
Help load the dumpster as junk is dropped off.
7 spots left

5 signed up

Current volunteers

  • Private
  • Serena
  • Michelle
  • Jess
  • Oksana
Afternoon - Electric Recycling Leader
11:30 AM – 2:00 PM(2h30m)
Lead the electronics recycling drop-off area. Ensure items are placed in the correct bins and are not removed.
Full

1 signed up

Current volunteers

  • Carrie
Afternoon - Electric Recycling Helper
11:30 AM – 2:00 PM(2h30m)
Assist electronics recycling drop-off. Help unload, sort, and organize approved items. Keep the area safe and orderly
Full

2 signed up

Current volunteers

  • Clare
  • Taylor
Afternoon - Styrofoam Recycling Lead
11:30 AM – 2:00 PM(2h30m)
Guide volunteers as they collect and sort clean Styrofoam. Confirm accepted materials.
Full

1 signed up

Current volunteers

  • victor
Afternoon - Styrofoam Recycling Helper
11:30 AM – 2:00 PM(2h30m)
Help load styrofoam
Full

2 signed up

Current volunteers

  • Jellen
  • Kim
Afternoon - Plastics Helper - Ridwell
11:30 AM – 2:00 PM(2h30m)
Assist with collecting and sorting accepted plastic items. Help keep the Ridwell drop-off area organized.
2 spots left
Afternoon - Traffic Director
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM(2h)
Direct cars safely through the drop-off area. Help keep traffic moving and prevent backups.
Full

3 signed up

Current volunteers

  • charlotte
  • Raziah
  • Tom
Afternoon - Habitat for Humanity helper
12:00 AM – 2:00 PM(14h)
Help take the load and manage donations for Habitat for Humanity
Full

2 signed up

Current volunteers

  • Jacob
  • Cassandra
Cleanup Crew
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM(1h)
Assist with post-event cleanup. Ensure the park is restored to its original condition.
Full

5 signed up

Current volunteers

  • Carrie
  • Jellen
  • Cassie
  • Clare
  • Jess