For ten years (2011–2020), the Alberta Street Earth Day Clean Up brought together neighbors, local businesses, and community members to care for the district. More than just a day of litter and graffiti removal, it was a celebration of community—a chance to meet your neighbors, work side by side, and gather for the Golden Garbage Awards.

How It Worked

Each year, volunteers checked in at the courtyard between Umpqua Bank and Barista at NE 18th Avenue & Alberta Street. After coffee and nourishment, teams spread out across assigned sections of Alberta Street between MLK and NE 33rd Avenue. Volunteers picked up trash, removed stickers and graffiti, pulled posters from telephone poles, and weeded bus stops and tree wells.

The day wrapped up back at 18th & Alberta with pizza, Salt & Straw ice cream, treats from Random Order, the Golden Garbage Awards, and raffle prizes from Alberta Street businesses.

Videos from Past Clean Ups

Past Sponsors & Partners

The event was presented by Pacific Power with participation from many Alberta Street businesses including Alberta Co-op, Amelia, Bernie’s Southern Bistro, Bolt Fabric, Caffé Vita, Cupcake Jones, Flowers In Flight, Frock, Just Bob, Mimosa Studios, Townshend’s Alberta Street Teahouse, Pizza Jerk, Salt & Straw, and Random Order.