EAST PORTLAND RECYCLE, REDUCE & REUSE PROGRAM

The East Portland Recycle, Reduce & Reuse Program is now accepting applications, on a rolling basis, for the 2019/2020 cycle.

Program vision statement

The East Portland Reuse &, Recycle program is intended to expand awareness of, and provide opportunities for, recycling and reuse of household items no longer wanted, allow disposal of household bulky waste items, and assist seniors and people with disabilities with disposal of unwanted items.

This program is brought to you by the East Portland Community Office, funded by the City of Portland Bureau of Planning & Sustainability (BPS), and Metro, and supported by East Portland Neighbors. Participants are encouraged to engage in partnerships, collaborations, and creative relationship building projects related to the clean-up events.

Who can apply?

Any group of community members with a clean-up activity taking place in the EPCO service area may apply for funding. Youth, faith-based organizations, business associations, school-based organizations, community organizations, mutual assistance associations, informal groups of neighbors and neighborhood associations are all are welcome! Partnerships, collaborations, and creative relationship building projects are encouraged.

For more information, contact:

Carlee Smith, (503) 823-4550, carlee.smith@portlandoregon.gov

What can the funds be used for?

• Clean-up site rental
• Drop box rental and hauling – This pays for a trash hauling company to bring the large, metal “drop boxes” to the clean-up site at the start of the event, and then haul them to the dump or recycler after the event.
• Promotional flyers and advertising, including translation
• Equipment and supplies, for example, gloves, trash bags, portable toilets, other sanitation equipment
• Refreshments for volunteers

Don’t see an item on this list? Ask us about other expenses.

Clean-up activities as fundraisers

Groups are permitted to fundraise at their clean-up.

When does your clean-up event need to take place?

Your clean-up event must take place between August 15, 2019 and May 15, 2020.

Disbursement of funds

These are reimbursement funds. First you spend the funds, then turn in receipts for reimbursement.

Reimbursement happens within 3 to 4 weeks from the time you turn in your receipts.  The drop box hauling, can be paid directly by the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability. Don’t worry, EPCO staff will work with you on these technical details.

Do not spend funds you want to be reimbursed for until receiving confirmation that your funding request has been awarded.

If reimbursement is a financial hardship, please talk to us. Depending on your purchases there may be options to privding funding upfront.

How can community members apply for funds?

Send a completed Application Form to Carlee Smith, carlee.smith@portlandoregon.gov or to:

East Portland Community Office
1017 NE 117th Ave
Portland, OR 97220

Requirements if funded

• Select an event coordinator who will take responsibility for the planning and administration for the program.
• Provide the cell phone number and direct (not organization) email address of the coordinator.
• Acknowledge EPCO, Metro and BPS in promotional materials.
• Include a reuse/recycle aspect in your clean-up activity.
• Plan and implement your clean-up activity. We are happy to answer questions, provide advice and background information. However, you are responsible for all aspects of your own clean-up activity.
• If using Metro Disposal Vouchers, apply for them 30 days before the event.
• Keep records during and after the event
• Collect and keep all receipts.
• Report, using the current BPS (not Metro) form, within 15 days after the event.

For more information, contact Carlee Smith at (503) 823-4550 or email carlee.smith@portlandoregon.gov. 

2019/2020 Information & Application:

Download application here

Download the informational guide here

Event Report

Collection & Recylcing Report

Litter Report

Plan & Execute a great cleanup!

• Project Planning Timeline and Activity Check-list
• Bureau of Planning & Sustainability Logo
• Metro Logo
• East Portland Community Office Logo
• EPN Logo
• List of Prohibited Items
• Volunteer Recruitment sheet

Upcoming 2019-2020 Recycle, Reuse and Cleanup Events

Completed 2018-2019 Recycle, Reuse and Cleanup Events

Completed 2017-2018 Recycle, Reuse and Cleanup Events

Completed 2016-2017 Recycle, Reuse and Cleanup Events