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Resourceful PDX

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Community and Economic Development
Discover how simple changes like borrowing, reusing, and repairing can help you save money and support a more sustainable Portland.

Resourceful PDX offers practical tips and local resources to help you waste less, spend wisely, and support your community and local economy.
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Featured content

Map: Find local spots to Reuse, Repair, and Share

Blog: Community spotlights & sustainable living tips

Events: Repair cafés, tool libraries, workshops, swaps, and more

Everyday tips to reuse, repair, borrow, and share

Newsletter sign up: Get tips to reduce, reuse, and recycle right

Moving? A guide to low-cost, low-waste moves

Back-to-School tips that save money and reduce waste

Home improvement: Reuse, borrow, and save

How to welcome baby, without the extra “stuff”

Why it matters: Good for you. Good for the planet.

About Resourceful PDX

Contact

Garbage and Recycling Hotline

wasteinfo@portlandoregon.gov
503-823-7202

News

Need gear for camping or hiking? Here’s how to spend less and get more.

Portland has more ways to save money on camping and hiking gear than most people realize. Before you buy new gear or toss old gear in the garbage, check out these resources that help you save money, reduce waste, and support local businesses and nonprofits.

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Events

Reuse Craft Workshops & Meetups, hosted by SCRAP Creative Reuse (paid)

SCRAP offers hands‑on workshops and classes that help you turn everyday, reclaimed materials into creative projects—no experience needed. Whether you’re crafting with friends, learning something new, or exploring sustainable artmaking, SCRAP’s programs make creativity accessible to everyone.

10:00 am 5:30 pm
Community event
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Home repair, electrical, plumbing, and woodworking classes, hosted by ReBuilding Center (paid, sliding scale)

Whether you rent or own your home, ReBuilding Center offers hands-on classes that teach you how to make both small and large repairs, from basic plumbing and electrical work to fixing drywall and refinishing wood.

5:30 pm 8:30 pm
Community event
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Beaumont-Wilshire Neighborhood Yard Sale, hosted by Beaumont-Wilshire Neighborhood Assoc.

Find one‑of‑a‑kind treasures at great prices at this annual neighborhood-wide yard sale!

9:00 am 3:00 pm
Community event
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Borrow home and garden tools, hosted by local tool libraries

Tool libraries across Portland let you borrow tools for free, just like checking out books.

10:00 am 12:00 pm
Community event
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