08/28/2026
Volunteers needed for Dumpster Day – Saturday, Sept 12!
Hi Neighbors,
Our Fall Dumpster Day is happening on Saturday, September 12th, and we need your help to make it run smoothly!
This event is a huge community effort to help neighbors clear out bulky waste, recycle responsibly, and keep our streets clean. Whether you can stay for the whole event or just a couple of hours, your time makes a massive difference.
Need Volunteer Hours?
Volunteering at this event qualifies for corporate giving/matching programs, government service credits, and school or community service hour requirements. We are happy to sign off on any verification forms!
Volunteer Roles & Tasks
BULKY WASTE COLLECTORS- Empty Bulky waste out of vehicle into dumpsters. Be aware of items we do not accept.
GREETER/ TRAFFIC CONTROLLER/ RUNNER - Greet cars when they come in with a tally sheet. Assess load and collect donations (Looking for materials we do not take). Write the donation amount in the yellow area of the tally sheet. Send the vehicle to the Traffic controller. Control traffic from the middle of the cleanup and ensure vehicles move along safely and efficiently and so no one gets run over!
Shift Options
Morning Shift: 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM (includes setup)
Afternoon Shift: 11:30-2:30 PM
All-Day Crew: 2:30-4:00 PM (includes wrap-up & site sweep)
We’ll provide water, snacks, work gloves, and high-visibility vests—just bring sturdy closed-toe shoes and a willingness to get your hands dirty.
How to Sign Up Please claim your shift and complete the required online waiver before the event:
👉 Sign Up & Complete Your Waiver Here: https://forms.gle/k95zJueVkkZSSvUD7
Questions?
Contact Ronda for General Questions - (503) 935-4874 / [email protected]
Check out our full event info here: https://sumnerpdx.org/event/sumner-fall-dumpster-day/
Thanks for showing up for our community—we couldn't do this without you!
