Master Recycler Program

Master Recycler Program Bridging the gap between awareness and action by motivating people to consume sustainably in their homes and at work.

Master Recyclers take an eight-week course on the latest information on thoughtful consumption and recycling. They then share this information to their neighbors in Multnomah, Clackamas and Washington county. There are more then 1,230 Master Recyclers, volunteering more than 35,000 hours.

Brett Stern is the first from Class 96 to certify as a Master Recycler! He reached his 30 hours by organizing donation d...
05/08/2026

Brett Stern is the first from Class 96 to certify as a Master Recycler! He reached his 30 hours by organizing donation drop offs at Community Warehouse, participating in their Chair Affair fundraiser, fixing Kitchen Aid mixers with RepairPDX, and volunteering for the mental recycling program at Habitat for Humanity. Thank you, Brett, for all your work! I hope to see you continue volunteering :)

¡Brett Stern es el primero de la Clase 96 en certificarse como Experto en Reciclaje! Completó sus 30 horas organizando entregas de donaciones en Community Warehouse, participando en su evento de recaudación de fondos *Chair Affair*, reparando batidoras KitchenAid con RepairPDX y haciendo voluntariado en el programa de “reciclaje mental” de Habitat for Humanity. ¡Gracias, Brett, por todo tu trabajo! Espero verte seguir haciendo voluntariado :)

Two Oregon laws you should know—and share
05/05/2026

Two Oregon laws you should know—and share

Dos leyes de Oregón que conviene conocer —y compartir
05/05/2026

Dos leyes de Oregón que conviene conocer —y compartir

Two Oregon laws you should know—and share

04/16/2026

Samantha Marsden (Class 87) is officially a Certified Master Recycler! As a graduate of the program through the North by Northeast Community Health Center, Sam reached her 30 hours through a number of health centered sponsored bulky waste events and serving on the Local Leadership Council. Thank you, Sam! We appreciate your work to make the world a better place!

¡Samantha Marsden (Clase del 87) es oficialmente una Experta Certificada en Reciclaje! Como graduada del programa impartido a través del North by Northeast Community Health Center, Sam completó sus 30 horas participando en diversos eventos de recolección de residuos voluminosos patrocinados por la institución y formando parte del Consejo de Liderazgo Local. ¡Gracias, Sam! ¡Valoramos tu labor para hacer del mundo un lugar mejor!

Carolyn Brown (Class 87) has reached 500 hours and is now a Master Recycler Quincenturion! A graduate of the program thr...
04/09/2026

Carolyn Brown (Class 87) has reached 500 hours and is now a Master Recycler Quincenturion! A graduate of the program through North by Northeast Community Health Center, Carolyn is now the repair fair and tool library queen. She is a frequent face at RepairPDX events and at the NE Portland Tool Library. Tell her congrats at the next event you see her at! Thank you, Carolyn, for all your amazing work!

¡Carolyn Brown (Clase 87) ha alcanzado las 500 horas y ahora es una Experta en Reciclaje Quincenturión! Graduada del programa a través del North by Northeast Community Health Center, Carolyn es ahora la reina de las ferias de reparación y de la biblioteca de herramientas. Es una presencia habitual en los eventos de RepairPDX y en la Biblioteca de Herramientas del NE de Portland. ¡Felicítala en el próximo evento en el que la veas! ¡Gracias, Carolyn, por toda tu increíble labor!

Sheila Logan (Class 50) has reached 500 volunteer hours and is now officially a Master Recycler QUINCENTURION! Sheila ha...
03/11/2026

Sheila Logan (Class 50) has reached 500 volunteer hours and is now officially a Master Recycler QUINCENTURION! Sheila has done so much over her years of volunteering with the program, but in the last few years she has focused on the Clackamas County Spring Garden Fair and Repair Fairs. You may have seen her around helping to check people and their broken items in for the fair, or when need arrives, putting her jewelry repair skills to work. Sheila has a heart that keeps giving and she makes this world a better place. Thank you, Sheila!

Sheila Logan (Clase 50) ha alcanzado las 500 horas de voluntariado y ahora es oficialmente una Experta en Reciclaje QUINCENTURION. Sheila ha hecho muchísimo durante sus años como voluntaria en el programa, pero en los últimos años se ha centrado en la Feria de Jardines de Primavera y las Ferias de Reparación del Condado de Clackamas. Quizás la hayan visto ayudando a recoger a las personas y sus artículos rotos para la feria, o cuando surge la necesidad, poniendo en práctica sus habilidades de reparación de joyas. Sheila tiene un corazón generoso y hace de este mundo un lugar mejor. ¡Gracias, Sheila!

Exciting news in the world of batteries! We will start to see this roll out in the next few years.
03/09/2026

Exciting news in the world of batteries! We will start to see this roll out in the next few years.

A 20–8 Senate vote sends Oregon's HB 4144 to the governor, mandating that battery producers fund and operate collection infrastructure across the state by 2029.

Last chance! Clackamas County spring applications accepted until noon on Wednesday! Satisfy your recycling curiosity! Be...
03/05/2026

Last chance! Clackamas County spring applications accepted until noon on Wednesday! Satisfy your recycling curiosity! Be the resource in your community! Apply to become a Master Recycler! ¡Bienvenidos a los voluntarios bilingües!

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Congratulations Class 96!28 people graduated from the Master Recycler Program this last February. These new volunteers a...
03/04/2026

Congratulations Class 96!
28 people graduated from the Master Recycler Program this last February. These new volunteers are primarily from Portland and are already getting busy volunteering their hours. Who will be the first to reach 30 hours? We will have to wait and see! Congratulations to all of you!

¡Felicitaciones, Clase 96!
28 personas se graduaron del programa Expertos en Reciclaje el pasado febrero. Estos nuevos voluntarios son principalmente de Portland y ya están trabajando arduamente para contribuir con sus horas. ¿Quiénes serán los primeros en llegar a las 30 horas? ¡Habrá que esperar para ver! ¡Felicidades a todos!

Master Recyclers at Milk Crate KitchenGuest article from Master Recycler Frances Bubalo, Class 54
03/03/2026

Master Recyclers at Milk Crate Kitchen
Guest article from Master Recycler Frances Bubalo, Class 54

Guest Article from Master Recycler Frances Bubalo, Class 54

Expertas en reciclaje en Milk Crate KitchenArtículo invitado de Experta en Reciclaje Frances Bubalo, Clase 54
03/03/2026

Expertas en reciclaje en Milk Crate Kitchen
Artículo invitado de Experta en Reciclaje Frances Bubalo, Clase 54

Artículo invitado de Experta en Reciclaje Frances Bubalo, Clase 54

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