A Berkeley Unified School District event in collaboration with Transition Berkeley, Nimble Repair, & Culture of Repair
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Berkeley Unified School District's Climate Literacy and Makerspace programs hosted 2 Fix-it Fest repair clinics during the 2025-2026 school year to provide an opportunity for members of our schools & community to learn how to repair things at home. Stay tuned for more information on Fix-it Fests for the 2026/27 school year!
On February 28, over 200 people attended BUSD's Fix-it Fest! 57 items were successfully repaired and 14 items were partially repaired. This saved 304 pounds of waste from the landfill!
REPAIR
CATEGORIES:
REPAIR
CATEGORIES:
bicycles
mechanical items
ceramics
small furniture
sewing & textiles
small appliances
sporting goods
jewelry
shoes
electronics
toys
...and more!
What to bring? There are many types of items you can bring, including: small appliances, electronics, wheeled transportation devices (bikes, scooters, etc), clothing/textiles, toys, jewelry, small furniture, and more. Please only bring items that one person can typically carry. Please bring any owners manuals, spare parts or broken parts that apply to your item, to assist with the repair.
What not to bring? Please do not bring large, bulky, or heavy items that are difficult to carry (e.g., refrigerator, dining room table). Also, we cannot accommodate gas-powered items, microwaves, or printers. If you're unsure about an item, reach out to the contact listed below, or submit a form and we will get back to you.
Expectations: Please note that there is no guarantee that you will be able to successfully repair your item, but we will try our best to support you to make the repair and learn about the repair in the process. Although we intend to repair the item, it is possible that the damage/issue may worsen. Please be aware of this when bringing your item.
Items for repair at the events will be accepted until 3:30 pm. We will not begin new repairs after 3:30 pm.
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