Recycling

Spring 2025 Newsletter "Diversity, Harmony, Community - Together 'WE' can make a difference!”

Read it now!

Spring 2025 Newsletter Inside This Issue: Slider the Otter returning to Nadaka Wilkes East Land Use Update Youth Activities in Gresham Quirky Shops in East County Advocating for Maternal Health

Download your copy here. (includes active web links)

¡Descargue nuestro boletín en español aquí!. (incluye enlaces web activos)

Newsletters are a regular publication of the Wilkes East Neighborhood Association. They are hand-delivered to over 1,500 residences and businesses in our area 3 times per year, timed to correspond with our general meetings.

View archive   |   Policy & Ad Rates

Wondering what to do with those broken or unwanted TV's and computers?

Here's Your Answer!
Take them to your nearest Goodwill or Salvation Army store and they'll gladly take them off your hands for free!

Oregon E-Cycles® is a free, easy recycling program for computers, monitors and TVs. Just bring seven or fewer computers (desktops and laptops), monitors and TVs at a time to a participating collection site.

Computer peripherals (keyboards, mice, etc.) and other types of electronics are not included. Dispose of these items in your weekly recycling pick-up.

When: Sat, Apr 02, 2022 9AM-12PM
Where: Gresham City Hall
1333 NW Eastman Pky
Get Map!

Join us for a free document shredding and block Styrofoam recycling event. This is a drive-through, drop-and-go service with a limit of two grocery sized bags per vehicle.

What to shred and recycle

• Credit card and bank statements
• Paycheck stubs
• Investment statements
• Paper with personal data
• Block Styrofoam used in product packaging

Not accepted:

• Items with any food/liquid residue
• Styrofoam with tape
• Packing peanuts
• Hot tub covers
• Colored foam
• Dirty foam
• Squishy foam

For more information, email Recycle@GreshamOregon.gov or call 503-618-2525.

Don't Toss It. Let's Fix It! When: Sat, Mar 07, 2020 10AM-12:30PM Where: Habitat for Humanity ReStore 610 NE 181 Ave. Get Map!

Get your broken items fixed by community volunteers for free. The City of Gresham and Coalition of Neighborhood Associations are teaming up to bring people with repair skills together to help neighbors fix their broken items.

Types of household items repaired

• Broken bicycles, chains and tires
• Torn clothing, missing buttons and other fabric repairs
• Broken lamps, clocks, fans and small kitchen appliances
• Broken laptops, VCRs, DVD or CD players, printers, calculators, Gameboys and remote controls

Please note: Televisions, microwaves, sewing machines and small engines are not repairable at this event.

What to expect

• Try to bring anything that may be needed to repair your item; Parts, buttons, matching thread, power cords, batteries, connecting cables, remote controls, instructions manuals, etc.
• We try to help everyone who brings an item. If participants bring multiple items (allowed), we can only work on one item at a time and may not be able to fix more than one item per person.
• Our volunteer fixers will do their best to repair your item, but some repairs may be too complicated or require resources that aren't available at the event.
• The event is free. There may be a wait depending on the number of repairs.

Contact

For more information contact us at RepairCafeGresham@gmail.com or 503-618-2694.

Repair PDX

Gresham Repair Cafe

Clean Out Those Closets When: Sat, Jan 18, 2020 10:30AM-1PM Where: Gresham Library 385 NW Miller Ave. Get Map!

Join the City of Gresham and Green Minded Gresham by participating in waste reduction and reuse activities, including:

• Clothing and holiday decor swap.
• Recycling and food waste prevention information.
• Kids recycled art and crafts.
• Reduce waste with easy, at-home ideas.

For more information about this event, contact Shaunna Sutcliffe at 503-618-2694 or Shaunna.Sutcliffe@GreshamOregon.gov.

Read more about recycling in Gresham.

Let's Fix It! When: Sat, Mar 09, 2019 10AM-12PM Where: Habitat for Humanity ReStore 610 NE 181st Ave. Get Map!

Get your broken items fixed by community volunteers for free

The City of Gresham and Coalition of Neighborhood Associations are teaming up to bring people with repair skills together to help neighbors fix their broken items.

Types of household items repaired

• Broken bicycles, chains and tires
• Torn clothing, missing buttons and other fabric repairs
• Broken clocks, fans and small kitchen appliances
• Broken VCRs, DVD or CD players, printers, calculators, Gameboys and remote controls

Please note: Televisions, microwaves and small engines are not repairable at this event.

What to expect

• Try to bring anything that may be needed to repair your item; Parts, buttons, matching thread, power cords, batteries, connecting cables, remote controls, instructions manuals, etc.
• We try to help everyone who brings an item. If participants bring multiple items (allowed), we can only work on one item at a time and may not be able to fix more than one item per person.
• Our volunteer fixers will do their best to repair your item, but some repairs may be too complicated or require resources that aren't available at the event.
• The event is free. There may be a wait depending on the number of repairs.

Contact

For more information contact us at repaircafegresham@gmail.com or 503-618-2694.

• Repair PDX
• Gresham Repair Cafe

When: Tue, Mar 12, 2019 6PM-7:30PM Where: Rosewood Initiative 16126 SE Stark Street Get Map!

Join the Citys Recycling and Solid Waste staff for a fun and creative event for the whole family. We will learn how to make recycled greeting cards and journals with recycled materials from SCRAP PDX. Learn how to recycle with fun, interactive presentations and games.

• Free pizza
• Craft supplies provided (scissors, glue, paper, etc.)
• Free instruction and recycling information

For more information, contact Shaunna Sutcliffe at 503-618-2694 or Shaunna.Sutcliffe@GreshamOregon.gov.

Learn more about recycling

Earth Day Everyday Free Recycle Event When: Sat, Apr 28, 2018 9AM-2PM Where: Gresham City Hall Parking Lot 1333 NW Eastman Pky. Get Map!

The City will hold its annual recycling event in celebration of Earth Day. This event is free to Gresham and Wood Village residents (businesses may only participate in recycling fluorescents).

Items that can be recycled or donated

Volunteer

We are also looking for volunteers for this year's event. Tasks may include directing traffic, handing out flyers, unloading materials from automobiles and sorting materials. Sign up to volunteer.

Hazardous waste collection

A separate hazardous waste collection event will be hosted by Metro:

• 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
• Mt. Hood Community College, Parking lot N

More information

• Recycle@GreshamOregon.gov
• 503-618-2518

Saving Our Streams When: Sat, Mar 24, 2018 9AM-1PM Where: Troutdale Police Station 234 SW Kendall Ct. Get Map!

Learn how to enhance your garden. Reduce maintenance while supporting local birds, bees and butterflies!

Naturescaping reduces water use, stormwater runoff and utilizes native plants. The workshop introduces the core concepts of naturescaping and explores:

• Pollution prevention through the reduction/elimination of chemical use.
• How native plants naturally resist pests & tolerate drought conditions while attracting native birds, butterflies and other beneficial pollinators to your garden.
• Basic site planning principals, and many other great natural gardening & design tips.

Youll receive a comprehensive workbook to help you get started.

Register today

Contact

Katie Meckes, 503-935-5368

East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District

Earth Day Everyday - Recycle When: Sat, Apr 22, 2017 9AM-2PM Where: Gresham City Hall Parking Lot 1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!

The City will hold its annual free recycling event in celebration of Earth Day. The recycling event is free to Gresham and Wood Village residents (businesses may only participate in recycling fluorescents).

Click here for a complete list of items accepted.

We are also looking for volunteers for this year's event. Tasks may include directing traffic, handing out flyers, unloading materials from automobiles and sorting materials. Sign up today to volunteer.

If you are interested in volunteering, or need more information about this event, please read more about the Earth Day recycling event.

Partner event

• Hazardous waste collection event, hosted by Metro
• 9am - 2pm
• Location: Family Worship Center, 5001 W. Powell Blvd.

Contact Us

recycle@greshamoregon.gov

503-618-2518