Media Alert: Detrash Portland – Celebrating Pride (Photo) - 06/23/26
***Media Advisory – All Media Are Invited***
What: Detrash Portland, sponsored by Miller Nash
When: Wednesday, June 24, from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Where: 521 SW 11th Ave. Portland, OR 97205 | Map Link
Event Description: In celebration of Pride Month, Miller Nash and SOLVE invite the community to join Detrash Portland, a volunteer cleanup focused on caring for our city, and celebrating people and the planet. Timed with national Pride Month and leading into Portland’s July Pride festivities, this event promotes inclusivity while helping create a cleaner, more welcoming downtown.
Why: Portland's business districts are the heartbeat of our city and keeping them clean is vital to our economy and the environment. SOLVE's mission is to create opportunities for individuals and businesses to give back to their communities and play a critical role in maintaining the beauty and integrity of our city from the harmful effects of trash. Together, we can create a cleaner, more inviting downtown that reflects our pride in the city and care for our community.
Media Crews: Arrive by 2:45 pm outside of the Stumptown on SW 11th to see approximately 100 volunteers of all ages checking in, collecting their cleanup supplies, receiving a safety speech and event overview, and then heading out in groups to pick up litter in the surrounding area. The event will run from 3 to 5 pm, with volunteers expected to spread throughout Downtown Portland.
This event will have plenty of visuals of volunteers picking up litter, making for great community packages, VOs, and VOSOTS.
Available interviewees:
- Kris Carico, Chief Executive Officer, SOLVE
- Director of Marketing & Business Development at Miller Nash LLP
Detrash Portland 2026 is presented by The Standard, Fred Meyer, CareOregon, Miller Nash, PepsiCo, Dunn Carney, and The Zidell Companies.
Visit the Detrash Portland page on the SOLVE website or the event registration page for more information.
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About SOLVE:
SOLVE brings communities together to take care of our environment and enhance our waterways. Since 1969, the organization has grown from a small, grassroots initiative to a national model of volunteer action. Today, SOLVE mobilizes and trains thousands of volunteers of all ages across Oregon, and SW Washington, to clean and restore our neighborhoods and natural areas, while empowering a community of environmental stewards for our state. You can follow SOLVEPNW on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn or at www.solve.org.
