Welcome to Green Drop Central
Where it all started: A converted WWII textile factory in the Central Eastside Industrial District that we’ve called home for over 15 years.
1417 SE 9th Ave, Portland, OR 97214 · (503) 236-7767 · Mon–Fri, 8am–5pm
Good To Know
- Early drop-off: park on SE 9th Ave and use the key drop box on the SE Madison side, right below the neon green sign.
- After-hours pickup is available — just give us a heads-up ahead of time.
- Street parking tip: the west side of SE 9th is free for 2 hours; the east side is paid with no time limit.
Getting Here + Parking
- Our entrance is on SE 9th Ave. Reach the lot from SE Madison St or SE Hawthorne Blvd, then pull through the gate on SE 9th.
- Park in any customer space — there’s extra room along the fence on the right (north) side.
- Lot full? Pull in and park in front of a bay door on the north side of the container. Still nothing? SE 9th Ave street parking works.
- Check in at the small building out front — bring your keys in and our front desk (just inside the main shop, left of the entrance) will take it from there.
While You Wait
Good cars take time. While you wait, grab a coffee or try a new food truck:
Hawthorne Asylum Food Carts — 1–2 blocks
1080 SE Madison St — right off the same street our lot fronts. A full food cart pod if you want lunch, not just coffee.
Honey Latte Cafe — 0.2 mi
1033 SE Main St — a few blocks over, good for settling in with a laptop.
Push x Pull Coffee Roasters — 3 blocks
821 SE Stark St — good espresso, quieter than downtown.
Looking For More?
Got extra time, or want more variety? These are worth a longer walk or a short rideshare.
Hawthorne Blvd retail strip — ~1+ mi
Powell’s Books on Hawthorne, plus a full run of shops and restaurants — a quick rideshare (or a brisk 20-minute walk) east.