'Several hundred needles': Trash dumpers, dumpster divers overwhelm SE Portland thrift shop
A Saint Vincent de Paul thrift shop in Southeast Portland is struggling with illegal dumping and individuals scavenging through donations left outside the store.
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A nonprofit is dealing with a messy situation in Southeast Portland. Books, shoes, clothes, even sporting goods and furniture can be found at the Saint Vincent de Paul thrift shop off of Southeast Powell Boulevard near 174th. All making its way to the store through donations, the money going towards bettering [...]
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