Long Beach to host free Fixit Clinics for residents to repair broken household items

The City of Long Beach Department of Public Works, in partnership with Algalita and Pedal Movement, the Long Beach Reuses coalition, Long Beach Time Exchange and Jeanine Designs, is hosting Fixit Clinics throughout Long Beach in 2025. These free clinics will offer residents a chance to repair their broken household items and learn valuable skills with the help of skilled Fixit coaches.

The city will host its first Fixit Clinic on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, from noon to 3 p.m. at Sports Basement (2100 N. Bellflower Blvd.). Residents are encouraged to bring electronics, bicycles, watches, jewelry, toys, clothes, small appliances and other items small enough to carry into the event. To increase access to the program, additional clinics will be held in other areas of Long Beach, with dates to be announced in the coming weeks.

“We are committed to reducing waste and creating a healthier, more vibrant city for everyone,” said Mayor Rex Richardson. “Through these Fixit Clinics, we are helping our residents breathe new life into their broken household items and fostering a more sustainable Long Beach by equipping our community with valuable knowledge and skills that they can take home with them.”

Fixit Clinics are a nationwide effort to reduce household waste and promote sustainability. In addition to diverting waste from landfills, these clinics create a space for community members to share knowledge and tools, helping them learn repair skills and increasing engagement, even if the repair does not succeed.

“Our FixIt Clinics are an incredible opportunity for Long Beach residents to come together, learn valuable repair skills, and contribute to a more sustainable community,” said Eric Lopez, director of Public Works. “By repairing household items instead of discarding them, we not only reduce waste and protect our environment but also empower our neighbors to take an active role in building a greener future for Long Beach.”

Tinkerers, menders and creative-problem solvers are also encouraged to volunteer as Fixit coaches. To register as a volunteer Fixit coach or pre-register as a clinic participant, and for more information about future Fixit Clinics, visit lbcity.info/fixitclinics. Fixit Clinics operate on a first-come, first-served basis. Pre-registration helps to speed up the check-in process at the event but does not guarantee a spot or priority over walk-ins.

Last year, Los Angeles County Public Works partnered with the city and community-based organizations and sponsored three Fixit Clinics in Long Beach, each with over 50 attendees and 15 volunteers who repaired nearly 1,000 pounds of household items. Due to the success of these events, the city and its partners launched this program to increase access, and in turn reduce waste in Long Beach through community engagement, advocacy and collaboration.

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