ReClaim It

Mission

We are a nonprofit devoted to reducing waste & promoting creative reuse in our community. Creative reuse – reclaiming & reimagining – is at the heart of all we do.

Bottom Line for Portland

By making a gift to ReClaim It, you are supporting an ever-evolving movement where Portland's creative minds come together to breathe new life into what has been discarded. As the sole force reclaiming items from the Metro Central Transfer Station – a.k.a., the dump – we've saved over 1,200,000 pounds of reusable materials since 2014, & we collaborate with our partners to promote reuse & repair, reflecting the essence of Give!Guide's call for a more connected & compassionate community. Through our retail store, art & reuse events & recycling education, we're shaping a future where waste becomes opportunity – & where every act of reimagining sparks a more vibrant Portland metro area.

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“I’ve always been drawn to recycling & appreciating used/imperfect items that many people may just toss away. To me there’s a story there & I love being able to creatively reuse them. When I retired & had more time to focus on volunteering, recycling & reuse were an obvious choice & being a part of this amazing team at ReClaim It felt like finding another one of my tribes. It’s so rewarding to be surrounded by like minded people who love seeing what we’re saving from the dump as we unload the truck each week. What a visual thrill! I also like inspiring others to look at things more creatively, perhaps using things in an artistic way that they wouldn’t have thought of before & vice versa I’ve gotten inspired from customers coming in the store looking for that certain something for a project as well, so it’s a win-win! Now I’m a board member on the events committee so I can work with other recycled artists & help plan Garden Duet & Holiday Shop. It’s always fun to be a part of planning these wonderful creative recycling outlets!”

– Victoria Hammond, Board Member

Incentives

Donors who give $25+ will receive:

-$25 off services at Frog & Toad Hauling

-15% off a purchase at SCRAP Creative Reuse

-15% off a purchase at the Estate Store by Community Warehouse

-15% off a purchase at ReClaim It

BONUS MATCH!

Every $100+ donation up to $5k will be matched by an anonymous donor to help further its impact!

Partner(s)

Frog & Toad Hauling specializes in waste-conscious junk removal, creative reuse & home repair. 

SCRAP Creative Reuse sells donated art supplies & more because creative expression shouldn’t break the bank or the environment.

Community Warehouse provides donated furniture & household items to neighbors seeking the comfort & dignity of a furnished home while overcoming adversity.

Rebuilding Center is a nonprofit in Portland, OR making home repair & creative reuse affordable, sustainable, & accessible for all.