Does SOLV clean up illegal dumpsites?
SOLV partners with neighbors, property owners, businesses, recreation advocates, civic, nonprofit, faith-based, community organizations and groups, and government agencies to remove waste and restore illegal dumpsites to their natural state throughout Oregon. Illegal dumping is a serious problem that threatens the health of our watersheds, natural areas and communities. Illegal dumpsites are expensive to clean up and damaged watersheds are difficult to restore. Wildlife such as deer and other large mammals can be restricted from accessing necessary water sources and can become trapped and entangled in debris. SOLV supports the cleanup of illegal dumpsites throughout the state of Oregon through our Project Oregon and Down By The Riverside programs. SOLV IT has dramatically reduced the number of illegal dumpsites in the greater Portland Metro area. Over the 17-year history of this Earth Day event, volunteers have removed more than 12 million pounds of debris from illegal dumpsites, neigh
