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.
Holiday Shop 2024
CALL FOR ARTISTS
ReClaim It invites you to apply to be part of our Holiday Shop the first two weekends in December 2024!
We will have a central Portland location (TBD) to fill with art made from repurposed materials. We are looking for home decor, housewares, garden art, jewelry, clothing & kids' stuff that make great gifts.
Rolling acceptance until full.
Now Hiring:
Materials Manager
ReClaim It is seeking a new Materials Manager! If the idea of helping us drive forward our mission of promoting waste reduction & creative reuse while managing the flow of our inventory & repairs from the transfer station sounds exciting—we want to hear from you!
ReClaim It
Online Store
From art supplies 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.
Don't forget to check out the sale items before they're gone!
Support
Creative Reuse
Can you believe we've diverted over 1 million pounds from the landfill since opening as a nonprofit in 2014?!
Help us further our mission of inspiring reuse, repair & reimagining by donating financially.
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.
