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.
Happy Holidays & a blessed New Year!
This year, ReClaim It is OPEN between Christmas & New Year’s so you can keep the creative spirit going through the holidays.
We are CLOSED on Christmas Day & New Year’s Day.
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.
Drop-in Collage
Sun, Dec. 28, 1-5pm
We'll be hosting a fun in-store collage activity using reclaimed materials. It’s the perfect excuse to get out of the house & bring visiting friends & family along for some post-holiday creativity. All supplies will be provided, so no need to bring anything but yourselves. See you there, trash pandas!
Support Our Mission
via Give!Guide
Donate to over 250 local nonprofits on select days between Nov. 1 through Dec. 31 for a chance to win amazing prizes. Thanks for your support!
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.
What are people saying about ReClaim It?
“Definitely a great place to score art project supplies affordably! The button bin was my favorite.” -CB
“So happy this places exists. Epic selection of all the odds and ends crafters could dream of!” -MW
“A treasure hunt! Amazing prices and incredibly friendly!” -OW
“The best! I always find what I need here and their art supplies are in great condition! They have a wonderful collection of greeting cards, frames, old photos, etc. The section for tools in the back also has a great selection! The folks who work here are so helpful and kind. Highly recommend” -ST
