Repair benefits the environment and helps consumers save money. Bookmark this page and check back in the new year for new events.
SF Clothing and Bicycle Repair Clinics
San Francisco Environment has partnered with the San Francisco Public Library (SFPL) to raise awareness about the importance of repair. Since 2023, SFPL has been hosting repair events to prevent clothing from being landfilled and remove barriers to increasing bicycle ridership.
Check out upcoming events offering free clothing and bicycle repairs at SFPL branches across San Francisco.
California’s Right to Repair Law and resources
Starting July 1, 2024, California's Right to Repair Law will expand consumer access to the tools, parts, and repair information necessary to extend the lifespan of certain electronics and appliances.
To learn more about how to use your Right to Repair, visit the California Public Interest Research Group (CALPRIG), an organization that advocates for repair and consumer rights. Check out the CalPirg Gide: How to use your Right to Repair.
- iFixit offers everything you need to fix your electronics yourself, including quality replacement parts, precision tools, and, free step-by-step repair guides for thousands of products. Visit the ifixit website for free repair tips.
- Fixit Clinic organizes volunteer-run community repair events throughout California and beyond. These events are open to the public and are not organized or funded by the City and County of San Francisco but are available to all community members.
- Visit Repair.org to learn more about your repair rights.
Finding repair services in San Francisco
San Francisco is home to many repair businesses, including those offering services for electronics, appliances, and more. To find a repair service, search online for your product and add "repair" and "San Francisco" to your search query. This should give you a list of businesses that provide the repair services you need. Always contact the service provider in advance to confirm availability.
Have questions?
If you're a repair enthusiast or have questions about the SFPL repair clinics, contact us at [email protected]
Repair benefits the environment.
The Earth has finite resources, and new products are a major source of greenhouse gas emissions. The path to zero waste is to reuse and repair what we already own.
Repair is preferable to recycling.
Extending the lifespan of our products is more efficient and cost-effective than extracting raw materials through mining.
Repair enhances your knowledge.
Disassembling products is one of the most effective ways to understand how they function.
Repairing helps consumers save money.
Fixing items is often free or less expensive than buying new ones. Doing repairs yourself or seeking a professional to assist you can lead to significant savings.
