Safe Disposal of Household Paint in the Portland Metro Region
Using the PaintCare Program
Eliminación Segura de Pintura Doméstica en la Región Metropolitana de Portland
Usando el programa PaintCare
Did you miss the City of Portland’s Refresher Training?
Good news! You can watch it online.
While the video is intended for Master Recyclers who volunteer in Portland, the information is useful to all.
The video includes information on:
Recycling
Battery recycling residential curbside
Food waste presentation
Applications now open for the fall Washington County training
¡Bienvenidos a los voluntarios bilingües!
The number one way people learn about the Master Recycler Program is from another Master Recycler!
Help us spread the word:
Tell people you talk with while volunteering.
Share the application on your social media, local Nextdoor, or neighborhood group while sharing what the program means to you.
Ongoing Opportunities in the Gresham Area
Retirement Community Presentations
Do you have weekday availability during the 9-5 workday? Interested in presenting on recycling dos and don'ts to elders in Gresham? We receive requests for Master Recyclers to present during retirement community resident meetings and would love to grow our contact list of those who have interest and availability in helping us meet this demand.
If you would like to add your name to our list of interested parties, please contact Addie Gothro, Addie.Gothro@GreshamOregon.gov, 503-618-2328.
Adopt a Farmers' Market
Gresham has four farmers' markets this year, some of which are still in the early phases of development. If you are interested in "adopting a farmers' market" to table on waste prevention or recycling, we can provide you with a kit, table, tent and cover any registration costs.
Gresham Farmers Market: Saturdays, May-October, 8:30 - 2:00 pm, Center for the Arts Plaza, NE 3rd St. and NE Hood Ave., Gresham OR 97030
Rockwood Community Market: Sundays, June 16 - September 16, noon - 4 pm, Downtown Rockwood Plaza, 458 SE 185th Ave., Gresham, OR 97233
Estrada SuperMarket - Farmers' Market: Day/Time TBD, Estrada Super Market Parking Lot, 1694 NW Fairview Dr., Gresham, OR 97030
The Peoples' Market at Rockwood: Day/Time TBD, East County Courthouse Parking Lot, 18480 SE Stark St, Gresham, OR 97233
Contact: Gregg Hayward, Gregg.Hayward@GreshamOregon.gov, 971.978.7556 (cell).