Join the City of Carlsbad’s Sustainable Materials Management team for a free Fixit Clinic and repair event. Get help fixing small appliances, electronics, bikes, clothing, and more.

We’ve all become too accustomed to throwing things away when they break. At the Fixit Clinic, you’ll learn how to repair items, reduce waste, and keep materials out of the landfill.

Bring your broken items—electronics, appliances, toys, bicycles, clothing, and more—for assessment, disassembly, and possible repair. We provide workspace, specialty tools, and volunteer coaches to guide you through the process. Even if we can’t fix your item, you’ll learn more about how it works.

What to Know Before You Go

• Registration deadline: Online registration closes at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday before the event. We use Friday to organize the event and pair participants with volunteer coaches.
• Walk-ins welcome: We accept walk-ins the day of the event, but registered participants are served first. We typically stop accepting walk-ins at 12:30 p.m. so we can finish all repairs by 1 p.m.
• Wait times: On event day, participants are served as soon as possible, but wait times vary based on how many items are ahead of you and the complexity of each repair. We appreciate your patience!
• Repair times: Every item and repair is different, so times will vary.