Fix-It Clinics
Get household items fixed for free and learn valuable repair skills at an upcoming Fix-It Clinic.
At Fix-It Clinics, residents bring in small household appliances, clothing, electronics and more to receive free guided assistance from volunteers with repair skills to disassemble, troubleshoot and fix items.
Check out the step-by-step guide to How Fix-It Clinics Work.
Fix-It Clinics build community connections and reduce the number of repairable objects that are thrown in the trash.
Ramsey County requests that attendees who have tested positive for COVID-19 in the past five days or who are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms do not attend Fix-It Clinics. Ramsey County does not require attendees to have received a COVID-19 vaccination in order to attend. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommends that people with symptoms, a positive test, exposure to someone with COVID-19, at high risk for severe illness or people in locations where COVID-19 Community Levels are high, should wear a well-fitting, high quality mask. Learn more about COVID-19.
Fix-It Clinic overview
Upcoming Fix-It Clinics
Bring household goods and clothing in need of repair. Please bring any tools and supplies you think might help. Events are first come, first serve.
Saturday, March 25, 2023 (10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.)
Ramsey County Library - New Brighton
400 10th St. NW
New Brighton, MN 55112
Saturday, April 29, 2023 (12 - 3 p.m.)
Hmong American Partnership
1075 Arcade St.
Saint Paul, MN 55106
Registration for the April Fix-It Clinic is required in advance. Register here.
Saturday, May 20, 2023 (10 a.m. - 1 p.m.)
Maplewood Executive Center, Ste. 204
2785 White Bear Ave #204
Maplewood, MN 55109
Saturday, June 24, 2023 (10 a.m. - 1 p.m.)
Ramsey County Library - Roseville
2180 Hamline Ave. N.
Roseville, MN 55113
Saturday, July 22, 2023 (10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.)
Arlington Hills Community Center
1200 Payne Ave.
Saint Paul, MN 55130
Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023 (10 a.m. - 1 p.m.)
Ramsey County Library - Shoreview
4560 Victoria St. N.
Shoreview, MN 55126
Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023 (10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.)
Newell Park Recreation Center
900 Fairview Ave. N.
Saint Paul, MN 55104
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What to bring
You must be able to carry items in - no oversized items. Three item limit. Feel free to bring any tools and supplies you think might help with the job. However, our volunteers have plenty of tools, so it’s not mandatory.
The following are examples of things that have been repaired at other fix-it events:
- Antique radio.
- Blender.
- Camping lantern.
- Clothing and other textiles for mending (must be clean and dry).
- Dremel tool.
- DVD player.
- Electric hot water kettle.
- Fan.
- Flashlight.
- Hair dryer.
- Lamp.
- Paper shredder.
- Remote control.
- Sewing machine.
- Steam mop.
- Stereo.
- Telephone headset.
- Toaster oven.
- Toaster.
- Toys.
If an item is not fixed, it is the responsibility of the attendee to dispose of it properly. Find disposal options on the A to Z Recycling & Disposal Guide.
Volunteer at a Fix-It Clinic
If you can troubleshoot repairs for broken items, consider volunteering at a Fix-It Clinic. Volunteer fixers who have skills in soldering, electronics repair, electrical repair, sewing, wood working and general tinkering are essential to making the clinics successful.
Please email [email protected] or call 651-266-1130 for details and to sign up.
Items not accepted
The following items are not accepted at any Ramsey County Fix-It Clinic:
- E-cigarettes and other commercial tobacco products.
- Guns, knives or anything that would be considered a weapon.
- Oversized items. You must be able to carry your items in and out of the clinic.
Contact Us
Environmental Health
651-266-1199
651-266-1177 (Fax)
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Resource spotlight
Repair video series
Join Fix-it Clinic volunteers as they demonstrate simple repairs and maintenance of everyday items.