Join SOLVE's legacy of action since 1969, uniting thousands in Oregon and Southwest Washington to restore and protect our environment for future generations.
Upcoming Events
Detrash Portland:
Southwest Portland
November 12, 2026
Join SOLVE for a community litter cleanup aimed to beautify downtown. Each month, we focus on a different section of downtown, bringing people together to remove litter and make a visible impact.
Join us for a litter cleanup in Newport in partnership with the Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative. Remove trash as well as recycling bottles and cans to benefit SOLVE.
Join SOLVE for an afternoon of community action at our beloved Esther Short Park! Help us revitalize and prepare the city before the tree lighting ceremony.
A summer of hands-on action along Oregon’s waterways wrapped up in September. From May through September, the series supported 64 cleanup events across 10 counties, engaging 1,400+ volunteers who collectively removed over 24,000 pounds of litter from waterways and natural areas throughout the region.
From September 18 through September 27, communities across Oregon and Southwest Washington came together for SOLVE’s annual Beach & Riverside Cleanup. During a 10-day volunteer effort, 1,553 volunteers participated in 96 cleanup and restoration projects across 15 counties, contributing more than 3,100 hours of service. Projects took place in Clackamas, Clark, Clatsop, Coos, Curry, Deschutes, Jackson, Lane, Lincoln, Marion, Multnomah, Polk, Tillamook, Washington, and Yamhill c
Following a successful inaugural event in 2025, SOLVE is bringing Pick It Up, Bend! back to the community on Sunday, September 27, from 10 am to noon. Volunteers will gather at the Old Mill District for a litter cleanup, with all participating volunteers entered into a free drawing for two tickets to the sold-out Jack Johnson concert that evening. Aerial view of Old Mill District where Pick It Up, Bend! will take place. Individuals, families, businesses, and community organi
