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Kitsap County Solid Waste Division and Kitsap Regional Library are teaming up to host a Fix-it Fair in June! Fix-it Fairs are free community events where you can get your broken belongings repaired by handy local volunteers, meet your neighbors, and learn some repair skills.
When: June 21, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Participants must arrive by 1:30 p.m. Those who arrive after 1:30 p.m. will be asked to attend a future event.
Can't make this event? Check out our webpage for other upcoming opportunities and more information.
What broken items can be brought to this event?
Kitsap residents are welcome to bring one or two items per event. Fixers will attempt repairs on one item at a time. If there’s time, you can join the line again with your second item. However, we may limit repairs to one item if the event is busy.
At this event, fixers will attempt to repair:
- mendable clothing and textiles like tablecloths, curtains, jeans, and more (sorry, no zippers)
- computers and PCs (computer running slow? Bring it in to have a volunteer clean up your drive and update software!)
- jewelry
- bikes
- small household appliances like lamps, vacuums, toasters, and more!
RSVP requested
Let us know what you're bringing so our fixers can prepare. This is not an appointment and is not required. All of our events are first-come, first-served.
Get ready!
After you RSVP, get your broken items ready for the event. Before visiting the Fix-it Fair, please:
- clean your item(s)
- bring any instructions or manuals
- purchase and bring your repair part, if you know what part is needed. If you don’t know, that’s okay! Fixers at the event can help you know which parts are needed. We'll have some small parts available at the event, but you’ll need to buy special parts. You may need to return to a future event to finish the repair.
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Why repair instead of replace?
We can reduce waste and support a circular economy by extending the life of household items through maintenance and repair rather than buying new. Repair is an empowering practice and can be a viable option for residents of Kitsap County. When you choose to repair your items instead of replacing them you are saving money, keeping materials out of the landfill, and building a resilient, connected, and sustainable community.
Learn and read with us
Come early or stay after the event to explore a collection of books from our partners at the Kitsap Regional Library. By borrowing books from our local libraries, you're engaging in a sustainable practice and promoting reuse!
The Silverdale Library will have a display of repair-related books available for borrowing. Some of the books available are:
Our local libraries offer books and resources on mending, repair, sustainability, and more!
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Contact information
Kitsap County Public Works, Solid Waste Division, 360.337.5777 or repair@kitsap.gov
Kimberly Pleger, Public Works Communications Manager, 360.337.5777 or kpleger@kitsap.gov
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