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Department of Public Works
Above: Group of tinkerers helping Long Beach residents fix their household appliances at past
FixIt Clinic hosted by Los Angeles County Public Works last year.
Long Beach, CA – The City of Long Beach Department of Public Works, in partnership with Algalita and Pedal Movement, the Long Beach Reuses coalition and Long Beach Time Exchange, 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.
“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.
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.
“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.
For more information about the program, please contact Erin Rowland, Environmental Services Bureau General Superintendent, at 562.570.2869 or email lbrecycles@longbeach.gov.
About the City of Long Beach
Long Beach is nestled along the Southern California coast and home to approximately 466,000 people. As an award-winning full-service charter city, Long Beach offers the amenities of a metropolitan city while maintaining a strong sense of individual and diverse neighborhoods, culture, and community. With a bustling downtown and over six miles of scenic beaches, Long Beach is a renowned tourist and business destination and home to the iconic Queen Mary, nationally recognized Aquarium of the Pacific and Long Beach Airport, the award-winning Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center and world-class Port of Long Beach.
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