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Reuse, Recycle and Rebuild

Have you ever seen people building a structure out of mud? I hadn't either until I got an advance peek at the almost-completed ReBuilding Center yesterday. "Cob" -- made from sand, clay and straw that would otherwise go into the waste stream -- is featured in a portion of The ReBuilding Center in Portland, which is doubling its square footage with two new warehouses made completely from donated materials that might have otherwise gone to the local landfill.

It's so cool! You must see it for yourself.

Illuminated by natural light streaming in from the collection of used windows, the new facility houses an amazing collection of used sinks, light fixtures, windows, doors, cabinets, lumber, hardware and plumbing materials donated by locals. You can purchase any of these items for a tiny fraction of the price of similar new materials -- and do your part to divert 9 million pounds a year from the landfill.

The Center accepts used building and remodeling materials year-round. Donations can be dropped off at 3625 N Mississippi Ave., Monday through Friday 9am to 6 pm and Sunday 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, 503-331-1877. The ReBuilding Center will also pick up larger, pre-approved loads, call 503-445-1520 for details.

- Vicky Hastings



Jon Bell from the Portland Tribune toured the facility for an article he is writing. Shane Endicott and Jennifer Jako share The ReBuilding Center's story with him. Click here to read the article.


posted on May 19, 2005


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