Brought to you by Thurston Co. Public Works in partnership with [Lacey MakerSpace](https://laceymakerspace.org/)

What are Fix-it Fairs?
Fix-it Fairs are free community events that bring together volunteers with fixing skills and community members with broken items. Our volunteer fixers will attempt to diagnose issues, repair, mend, or fix your items while sharing valuable repair knowledge.

Why repair?
Let’s rethink our waste! Join us in reducing waste and supporting a circular economy by extending the life of household items by maintaining and repairing them rather than buying new ones. Repair is an empowering practice that can be viable in Thurston County.

When you repair your items, you are:

* Saving money and resources by keeping your items in use for longer.
* Building a resilient, sustainable community.
* Promoting a neighbor-to-neighbor community that values skill sharing.
* Preserving repair know-how knowledge and skills and passing them on to future generations.


What to bring

Thurston County residents are welcome to bring up to two items per event. Common items include clothing, textiles, small home appliances, lamps, vacuums, bicycles (minor repairs), and small electronics. You must be able to carry your items in and out – no oversized items.

Volunteer fixers will do their best to attempt repairs, but there are no guarantees. Some items are more challenging to repair, take longer than we have time for at the event, or even break more during a repair attempt.

What not to bring

* Large appliances and appliances with refrigerants.
* Items that are leaking fluids.
* Items having noxious or excessive odors.
* Microwaves.
* Items filled with oil or gas.
* Grimy, dirty, or hazardous items.


To sign up your items and learn more about Thurston County's Fix-it Fairs visit: [ThurstonSolidWaste.org/fixit](http://thurstonsolidwaste.org/fixit)


Learn more about Repair Economy Washington and how to start a repair group at: https://www.repaireconomywa.org/fix-repair/