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Resourceful PDX

Program
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 our community and local economy.
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Featured content

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

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Everyday tips to reuse, repair, borrow, and share

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Event calendar: Find opportunities to Reuse, Repair, and Share

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

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

A person measures a section of salvaged wood on a wall.

Home improvement: Reuse, borrow, and save

A mom gives her baby a kiss on the cheek.

How to welcome baby, without the extra “stuff”

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

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

About Resourceful PDX

Contact

Garbage and Recycling Hotline

wasteinfo@portlandoregon.gov
503-823-7202

Events

North Portland Free Clothing Exchange, hosted by community members

Free clothing exchange held every month at the Kenton Church on North Lombard Street.

2:00 pm – 4:00 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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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
A signboard with the text Tool Library Open View full size image

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
A signboard with the text Tool Library Open View full size image
More events

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