Join NERC on September 4 from 1:30–3:00 p.m. ET for the next Material Reuse Forum, focusing on how publicly run drop-off facilities support reuse. Hear from leaders across the country as they share real-world models, challenges, and strategies for making reuse work at the local level.

Register here.

The Material Reuse Forums are coordinated by the Northeast Recycling Council (NERC). Reuse Minnesota has been an active member of the planning committee for the past two years. 

Do you have something that needs repairing or mending? Bring it to our Fix-It Clinic! Whether it's clothing, electronics, small appliances, or toys, our skilled volunteers will help you repair and mend your items for FREE! Our Fix-It Clinics focus on teaching you how to extend the life of your belongings while promoting sustainability and upcycling.

What to expect

• Learn valuable DIY repair and mending skills
• Fix your items with expert guidance
• Save money and reduce waste

Event details

• No pre-registration required
• First-come, first-served
• Limit 2 items per household
• Items should be carry-in size for hands-on repair
• Items accepted until 30 minutes before the event ends

Non-accepted items

• Large items that cannot be carried by one person
• Items with gasoline engines
• Items needing a full zipper replacement (small zipper repairs can be done, but full replacements will not be available due to time constraints)

Volunteer

If you or someone you know is interested in volunteering your repair, mending, or event skills, we’d love to have you join us! Fill out the volunteer interest form.

Olmsted County is partnering with Reuse Minnesota to host this Fix-It Clinic, thanks to funding from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's Statewide Waste Reduction and Reuse grant. We're excited to offer this opportunity to help repair and restore your items!

This is your chance to connect with 5 people in 7-minute virtual rounds, making meaningful connections in a short amount of time. You’ll have the opportunity to network with individuals from a variety of backgrounds, including small and large reuse organizations, businesses, county staff, educators, and passionate reuse enthusiasts!

Whether you’re a Reuse Minnesota member or a guest, this is a fun and fast-paced event designed to help you expand your professional network, share ideas, and discover new opportunities in the world of reuse. Don’t miss out on this exciting chance to meet like-minded individuals and build lasting connections! Register today and be part of this unique networking experience!

In this hands-on class at Park Grove Library, you'll learn the essential functions and settings of a sewing machine, from threading to operating the foot pedal. We will cover the basics of stitch types, seam allowances, and machine maintenance to ensure smooth operation. You'll also complete a simple project that gives you practice in handling fabric, cutting patterns, and stitching seams.

By the end, you'll feel comfortable using a sewing machine for a variety of creative projects. Machines will be available during class, and all materials will be provided. This class will be held at the Park Grove Library, hosted by the Public Health and Environment Department of Washington County.

Class is limited to 5 participants. Registration is required. 

Registrations open at 10:00am Saturday, August 16, 2025

Get help with your broken stuff and learn valuable repair skills at free Fix-It Clinics.

Fix-It Clinics offer free, guided assistance from volunteers with repair skills to disassemble, troubleshoot, and (hopefully) fix small household appliances, clothing, electronics, mobile devices and more. Fix-It Clinics teach valuable troubleshooting and basic repair skills, build community connections and reduce the number of repairable items that are thrown in the trash.

You must be able to carry items in — no oversized items. 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. Be prepared to wield a screwdriver, open stuff up and, hopefully, fix it!

Last items accepted at 3:30 p.m. Events are first come, first served. No pre-registration required.

The following are examples of things that have been repaired at other fix-it events:

• Antique radio
• Blender
• Camping lantern
• Clothing and other soft goods to mend or alter
• 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

Volunteers needed

Do you have skills in mechanical, electrical or computer repair, soldering, sewing or general tinkering? We need volunteers to help others learn to repair their items. Contact Nancy Lo at nancy.lo@hennepin.us or 612-348-9195.

hennepin.us/FixItClinic

Participants are encouraged, but not required to bring items to swap. Clothing can be dropped off at Veterans Pavilion from 7:00am to 3:30pm on September 13.

Accepted items:

• Coats
• Scarves
• Sweaters
• Gloves
• Wool socks
• Snow pants

Only clean, gently used items will be accepted.

Questions? Email garbageandrecycling@richfieldmn.gov

¡Renueva tuguardarropa invernal en el primer intercambio de ropa de invierno en Richfield!

Se anima a los participantes a traer artículos para intercambiar, aunque no es obligatorio.

La ropa se puede entregar entre las 7:00am y las3:30pm en el pabellón de Veterans Park en el 13 de septiembre.

Seaceptan:

• Abrigos
• Bufandas
• Suéteres
• Guantes
• Calcentines de lana
• Pantalones para la nieve

Solamente se aceptan artículos límpios y poco usados.

¿Preguntas? Comunícate con garbageandrecycling@richfieldmn.gov

Just because it’s broken doesn’t mean it belongs in the trash can! Whether it’s cracked, torn, stained, missing a piece, or just not working properly, broken things can be made good as new with the right skills and tools. WLSSD is partnering with the Duluth Folk School, Duluth Makerspace, and Northern Bedrock Historic Preservation Corps to host Fix-It Clinics where you can learn how to fix your stuff!

What is a Fix-it Clinic?

Fix-It Clinics are events where volunteers with repair skills give free, guided assistance to help you troubleshoot and fix your broken household items. Volunteers specialize in a variety of repair skills, including electronics and small appliances, woodworking and furniture, watches and jewelry, clothing and upholstery, sports and outdoor gear, ceramics, artwork, and more!

Sign up in advance to be paired with a skilled volunteer. Fill out a registration form or call (218) 722-3336 to reserve a time slot and make sure our volunteers are prepared with the right tools and materials to help!

Walk-ins welcome but not guaranteed a time slot!

LOCATION: Duluth Folk School, 1917 W Superior St, Duluth, MN 55806

EVENT SCHEDULE
(2:30 - 3:30pm: Volunteer Training & Orientation)
3:30 - 6:00pm - Fix your stuff! Each registered participant will be assigned a 30-minute time slot; walk-ins welcome but not guaranteed a time slot.

Volunteer your Skills!

Seeking repairers of all specialties and skill levels! Fix-It Clinic volunteers help guide participants in fixing their broken items, identifying what’s wrong and teaching valuable repair skills. Bring your own tools & equipment, and you’ll be reimbursed for consumable materials Even if you’ve never fixed anything before, the Fix-It Clinic welcomes volunteer greeters to orient participants and keep the event running smoothly! Volunteers receive training and orientation in the hour before each Clinic and can enjoy free coffee and $10 towards Dovetail Cafe menu items (for events held at other locations, refreshments will be provided instead).

Fill out a volunteer form or call 218-722-3336 to tell us about your skills and availability.

Get items fixed or mended for free and learn useful repair skills at an upcoming Fix-It Clinic. Skilled volunteers help you troubleshoot and hopefully fix your broken items. Be prepared to help tinker with, stitch, unscrew or pry open your items. Clinics build community and reduce the amount of stuff thrown in the trash.

Clinics are first come, first served. Items are accepted until 30 minutes before the end of the event. No pre-registration required.

Things to remember

• Learn from your fixer — ask questions and be an active participant in the repair process.
• We can't guarantee an item will be fixed, but we'll give it our best shot.
• You're responsible for properly disposing of non-fixable items, but we'll help connect you to the right disposal information.
• Sewers can make minor repairs, mending, hemming pants and skirts and zipper troubleshooting. No major alterations will be possible. If necessary, our sewers will try to provide recommendations for alternative repair services.

What to​​ bring

There is a three-item limit and you must be able to carry items in – no oversized items. Feel free to bring any parts and supplies you think might help with the job. Our volunteers have plenty of tools, but please bring any tool unique to your item.

The following are examples of things that have been repaired at Fix-It Clinics:

• Radios and stereos
• Vacuums
• Blenders
• Clothing to mend - must be clean
• DVD players
• Coffee makers
• Fans
• Lamps
• Sewing machines
• Toasters and toaster ovens
• Toys
• Jewelry

Voluntee​r at a Fix-It Clinic

Bring your problem-solving skills as a fixer or mender to 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.

Sign-up online to volunteer at a Fix-It Clinic.

https://www.co.dakota.mn.us/Environment/Residential/Reduce/Pages/fix-repair.aspx

Everyone is welcome to attend the FREE Reuse Events. There is no requirement to bring items to take items. Simply browse the unique collection of donated items, take what you like, sign the liability waiver at the check-out table, and take home to reuse! Any items left over after the Reuse Event will be donated to the Salvation Army.

• Intake for items will be Saturday, September 20th from 3pm-7pm
• Reuse event is Sunday, September 21st from 10am-2pm

Bring your unwanted household items from the accepted list (below) in good condition to our event during donation intake items. The intake times are separate from the event to allow staff to process items, ensure quality, and provide an organized, enjoyable Reuse Event.

Participating in Anoka County’s Reuse Events supports the County’s waste reduction goals and an equitable, self-sufficient community by providing items to your neighbors for free.

Accepted

• Artwork & Décor
• Bed frames (must be a complete set, NO headboards)
• Patio furniture sets
• Upholstered furniture free of rips, stains, strong odors, wear marks, and excessive pet hair
• Wooden furniture (solid wood ONLY – no particle board) free of excessive scratches, gouges, or chips
• Bakeware
• Dishes
• Drinkware
• Pots & pans
• Utensils
• Small Appliances (clean and free of food debris)
• Blankets, bedding & quilts
• Curtains
• Furniture covers
• Rugs
• Sheets & linens
• Towels
• Tools
• Manual & battery-powered tools

Not Accepted

• Anything made of particle board
• Anything with rips, stains, strong odors, or wear marks
• Anything with excessive scratches, gouges, chips, or pet hair
• Bean bags
• Cabinet sewing machines
• Cabinet-style record players
• Futons & mattresses
• Mattresses & box springs
• Sleeper sofas & sofa bed
• Waterbeds
• Halogen lamps
• Light fixtures (hardwired) – unless antique
• Pillows
• Window treatments & blinds
• Large Appliances
• Anything with rips, stains, strong odors, wear marks, or excessive pet hair
• Clothes & shoes

Bring in your small household items, tools, and trinkets that need some TLC.
A lamp that won't light?  
Headphones with extra wobbly earpieces? 
A stuffy missing some stuffing? 
A chair with a torn seat or loose leg? 
Deflated Ball? 

MTL has the tools and expertise on-hand to help troubleshoot and teach you how to repair your items! This month's focus is on fans (not restricted to that, but we'll have specialists on hand).

Our monthly Community Fix-Ins are always open to the public and participation is FREE.

-No registration. No Fee. -

What to Expect

We've gathered a variety of highly skilled volunteers willing to share their time and talents. (The Minnesota Tool Library already has the tools!) Repair parts (as available) and support are provided free of charge, though goodwill donations are welcome. Just bring your broken household items, toys, and textiles to the event; sign a waiver; and engage in hands-on repair instruction and troubleshooting. 

It's our hope you learn how to make repairs at the event, so you're empowered for future projects and can continue to help transform our throw-away economy into a more circular one. We also encourage you to share your repair to celebrate your victory over waste and inspire more fix'in.

Why Repair?

As a society, we throw away tons of stuff. Literally. Current estimates put the amount of trash generated by Americans each year at 254 million tons! Reuse and Repair are simple steps that everyone can take to reduce waste; but often we lack the right tools or knowledge to make repairs on our own. A collaborative, Community FIX-IN is our solution! 

Join us for an exciting and engaging social event designed to bring together professionals from across the materials management world! This is the perfect opportunity to network, share ideas, and collaborate on reducing waste (no trash talk allowed!). With a focus on partnerships and innovative solutions, this casual gathering will spark meaningful conversations to help us work toward a more sustainable future. 

The No Trash Talk socials are primarily intended for individuals and employees of organizations who are members of Reuse Minnesota, Association of Recycling Managers (ARM), Recycling Association of Minnesota (RAM), Minnesota Composting Council (MNCC), Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) MN/ND Chapter, or Minnesota Solid Waste Administrators Association (SWAA). Guests are welcome, but we would encourage you to also consider joining one or more of these organizations!

Please note: Attendees are responsible for their own food and beverages. 

We look forward to seeing you there!

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.  Events are first come, first serve. Last items accepted at 12:30pm.

Check out the step-by-step guide to How Fix-It Clinics Work. There is a three item limit.

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.

https://www.ramseycounty.us/residents/recycling-waste/reuse/fix-it-clinics

Come help celebrate with ArtStart / ArtScraps, as they host a community block party to celebrate the purchase of their building! There will be food trucks, live music, stilts, art activities, and more!

Enjoy extended store hours at ArtScraps and festivities on Pascal Street, including:

—Hijinks Stilts performance (3:45–5:15pm)
—Music by Batucada do Norte, featuring artist Tim O’Keefe (4:00–5:00pm)
—The Poetry Bus with poetry on demand
—Food trucks
—Hands-on art-making
—And a free stuff table!

Bring your friends, your family, and your love of creativity.

Do you have something that needs repairing or mending? Bring it to our Fix-It Clinic! Whether it's clothing, electronics, small appliances, or toys, our skilled volunteers will help you repair and mend your items for FREE! Our Fix-It Clinics focus on teaching you how to extend the life of your belongings while promoting sustainability and upcycling.

What to expect

• Learn valuable DIY repair and mending skills
• Fix your items with expert guidance
• Save money and reduce waste

Event details

• No pre-registration required
• First-come, first-served
• Limit 2 items per household
• Items should be carry-in size for hands-on repair
• Items accepted until 30 minutes before the event ends
• The event will be held at the Dodge County's Renovation ReUse Center in Kasson. 

Non-accepted items

• Large items that cannot be carried by one person
• Items with gasoline engines
• Items needing a full zipper replacement (small zipper repairs can be done, but full replacements will not be available due to time constraints)

Dodge County is partnering with Reuse Minnesota to host this Fix-It Clinic, thanks to funding from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's Statewide Waste Reduction and Reuse grant. We're excited to offer this opportunity to help repair and restore your items!

Have broken stuff lying around?  Don't trash it - fix it!

Come to one of the Anoka County Fix-it clinics to meet in person with an expert fixer to repair your favorite items. Get help repairing lamps, coffee makers, clothing, vacuums, and much more!  

Please no dehumidifiers, thank you.

Why fix it? Bring your broken items back to life!

Our Fix It Clinic can help you by...

• Saving you money.
• Preserving old items of value to you.
• Reducing waste in your community.

Please bring any replacement parts you have available with you. First come, first served. These events are for residents who need their own items fixed. These events are not intended for businesses. In an effort to assist as many people as possible, we will try to repair one item first and the volunteers will try to repair any additional items as time allows. 

Volunteer at a Fix-It Clinic in Anoka County

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, and general tinkering are essential to a successful Fix-It Clinic. Watch this video for more information about the Fix-It Clinic. 

Please email Jill.Curran@anokacountymn.gov or call 763-324-3474 for more details.

Have broken stuff? Don’t trash, it- fix it.

Bring up to three broken items to a Washington County Fix-It Clinic and volunteers will help you troubleshoot and repair them for free. Fix-It Clinics build community connections and reduce the number of repairable objects that are thrown in the trash. Receive free guided assistance from volunteers with repair skills to disassemble, troubleshoot and fix items. Last item accepted at 1:30 p.m.

Accepted items

• Antique radio
• Blender
• Camping lantern
• Clothing and other textiles for mending (must be clean and dry)
• Dremel tool
• DVD player
• Fan
• Flashlight
• Hair dryer
• Lamp
• Paper shredder
• Remote control
• Sewing machine
• Steam mop
• Stereo
• Telephone
• Toaster oven
• Toaster
• Toys

Please do not bring these items:

• E-cigarettes, and any other commercial tobacco products.
• Guns, knives or anything that would be considered a weapon.
• Gas Powered Tools (lawnmowers, chainsaws, etc.).
• Oversized items. You must be able to carry your items in and out of the Fix-it Clinic.

Carver County Environmental Services and local non-profit A Better Society are teaming up to bring more Fix-it Clinics to Carver County.

At these free events, volunteers help attendees fix items that may otherwise end up being disposed of. These items include vacuums, clothing, small engines, bicycles, and a variety of other small household items.

At this event residents have the opportunity to sit down with a volunteer fixer to talk about their item and work together toward a repair. If an item cannot not be fixed, volunteers will try their best to diagnose the problem and provide the resident with part numbers, other repair options or recycling and disposal alternatives.

If you have questions or would like assistance with sign up send us a message or contact Environmental Services at (952) 361-1800 with any questions.

For more information visit this link. Registration is required and will open closer to the date of the event.

https://www.carvercountymn.gov/departments/public-services/environmental-services/reuse/fix-maintain

Get help with your broken stuff and learn valuable repair skills at free Fix-It Clinics.

Fix-It Clinics offer free, guided assistance from volunteers with repair skills to disassemble, troubleshoot, and (hopefully) fix small household appliances, clothing, electronics, mobile devices and more. Fix-It Clinics teach valuable troubleshooting and basic repair skills, build community connections and reduce the number of repairable items that are thrown in the trash.

You must be able to carry items in — no oversized items. 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. Be prepared to wield a screwdriver, open stuff up and, hopefully, fix it!

Last items accepted at 3:30 p.m. Events are first come, first served. No pre-registration required.

The following are examples of things that have been repaired at other fix-it events:

• Antique radio
• Blender
• Camping lantern
• Clothing and other soft goods to mend or alter
• 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

Volunteers needed

Do you have skills in mechanical, electrical or computer repair, soldering, sewing or general tinkering? We need volunteers to help others learn to repair their items. Contact Nancy Lo at nancy.lo@hennepin.us or 612-348-9195.

hennepin.us/FixItClinic

Join us for a free community Swap-It event focused on holiday decor! Bring gently used items you no longer need and take home something new-to-you, all at no cost! It’s a fun and sustainable way to reduce waste, share resources, and connect with others in your community.

You don’t have to bring anything to participate — everyone is welcome!
Holiday decor

Sunday, October 12
1 to 4 p.m.
Brookdale Library Meeting Room ABC
6125 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center

Accepted items

• Candles (new or mostly unused)
• Candle holders, including menorahs and kinaras (not heavily waxed)
• Centerpieces
• Garland
• Hanging/wall décor
• Ornaments
• Reusable gift wrap and bags (cloth)
• Seasonal tableware (plates, mugs, serving dishes)
• Small Christmas trees (tabletop and up to 3' tall)
• Stockings
• String lights (working)
• Tablecloths (fall/winter themes; no major stains or holes)
• Tabletop décor
• Trick-or-treat buckets
• Wreaths

Non-accepted items

• Broken, ripped, or stained items
• Clothing
• Costumes
• Décor for spring/summer holidays (e.g., Easter, Valentine's Day, 4th of July)
• Large Christmas trees (anything over 3' tall)
• Large items that cannot be carried by one person
• Single-use gift wrap, ribbons, bows

What to expect

• No registration required.
• Anyone can participate, and kids are welcome.
• You do not need to bring items to take items; everything is free.
• Take as many items as you can use.
• Check in at the event table, where volunteers will check, weigh, and sort your items.
• Remaining items will be donated to Arc’s Value Village.

What to bring

• Any items you wish to leave for others at the swap. Items should be clean and in good working condition.
• A bag or box to carry home your new-to-you items.

Volunteer at a Swap-It event

Interested in helping out or know someone who’d like to get involved? Fill out this volunteer interest form, email swapit@reusemn.org, or call 612-314-6283.

Program support and funding

Additional questions about Hennepin County swap events? Contact Kirsten Wahlberg at kirsten.wahlberg@hennepin.us or call 612-543-0430.

Hennepin County Swap-It events are funded by a statewide waste reduction and reuse grant from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. Reuse Minnesota serves as the contracted event producer.

Give last year's costume a fa-boo-lous new purpose at the costume swap. 

Costumes may be dropped off during Edina Senior Center business hours the week of October 6-10 or brought with you to the event. 

More information

Get items fixed or mended for free and learn useful repair skills at an upcoming Fix-It Clinic. Skilled volunteers help you troubleshoot and hopefully fix your broken items. Be prepared to help tinker with, stitch, unscrew or pry open your items. Clinics build community and reduce the amount of stuff thrown in the trash.

Clinics are first come, first served. Items are accepted until 30 minutes before the end of the event. No pre-registration required.

Things to remember

• Learn from your fixer — ask questions and be an active participant in the repair process.
• We can't guarantee an item will be fixed, but we'll give it our best shot.
• You're responsible for properly disposing of non-fixable items, but we'll help connect you to the right disposal information.
• Sewers can make minor repairs, mending, hemming pants and skirts and zipper troubleshooting. No major alterations will be possible. If necessary, our sewers will try to provide recommendations for alternative repair services.

What to​​ bring

There is a three-item limit and you must be able to carry items in – no oversized items. Feel free to bring any parts and supplies you think might help with the job. Our volunteers have plenty of tools, but please bring any tool unique to your item.

The following are examples of things that have been repaired at Fix-It Clinics:

• Radios and stereos
• Vacuums
• Blenders
• Clothing to mend - must be clean
• DVD players
• Coffee makers
• Fans
• Lamps
• Sewing machines
• Toasters and toaster ovens
• Toys
• Jewelry

Voluntee​r at a Fix-It Clinic

Bring your problem-solving skills as a fixer or mender to 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.

Sign-up online to volunteer at a Fix-It Clinic.

https://www.co.dakota.mn.us/Environment/Residential/Reduce/Pages/fix-repair.aspx

Bring in your small household items, tools, and trinkets that need some TLC.
A lamp that won't light?  
Headphones with extra wobbly earpieces? 
A stuffy missing some stuffing? 
A chair with a torn seat or loose leg? 
Deflated Ball? 

MTL has the tools and expertise on-hand to help troubleshoot and teach you how to repair your items! This month's focus is on brooms and cauldrons (not restricted to that, but we'll have specialists on hand).

Our monthly Community Fix-Ins are always open to the public and participation is FREE.

-No registration. No Fee. -

What to Expect

We've gathered a variety of highly skilled volunteers willing to share their time and talents. (The Minnesota Tool Library already has the tools!) Repair parts (as available) and support are provided free of charge, though goodwill donations are welcome. Just bring your broken household items, toys, and textiles to the event; sign a waiver; and engage in hands-on repair instruction and troubleshooting. 

It's our hope you learn how to make repairs at the event, so you're empowered for future projects and can continue to help transform our throw-away economy into a more circular one. We also encourage you to share your repair to celebrate your victory over waste and inspire more fix'in.

Why Repair?

As a society, we throw away tons of stuff. Literally. Current estimates put the amount of trash generated by Americans each year at 254 million tons! Reuse and Repair are simple steps that everyone can take to reduce waste; but often we lack the right tools or knowledge to make repairs on our own. A collaborative, Community FIX-IN is our solution! 

Wednesday, October 22: Conference and social hour

Hennepin Technical College
9000 Brooklyn Blvd | Brooklyn Park, MN 55455

8:30am: Check-in and breakfast

9am-4:30pm: Conference sessions

4:30-5:30pm: Social hour (Hennepin Technical College)

Thursday, October 23: Optional site visits

Community impact site visits are scheduled for Thursday, October 23, 2025. We’re grateful to the Reuse Minnesota members who are generously opening their doors to host these visits. This is a unique opportunity to go behind the scenes and see how these organizations are making a positive impact in their communities through reuse.

Site visit hosts: Better Futures, Bridging, Hennepin Restomods, Ridwell, and SouthWest Metro Lending Library.

Site visits are open to everyone—attendance at REUSE25 is not required. You’re welcome to sign up for multiple visits if your schedule allows, but we kindly ask that you stay for the full duration of each session rather than leaving early for another. The cost to attend is $15 per person, and space is limited!

Get Involved at REUSE25!

We’re seeking sponsors and exhibitors, and volunteers for the REUSE25 conference. Come be part of an engaging and active reuse community.

Interested in showcasing your organization? View our sponsor and exhibitor prospectus.

Want to serve as a volunteer? Sign up today!

If you are an organization registering multiple individuals, click on the ADD GUEST option on your registration form. You will be able to submit one payment for all your registrants. 

Elevate your REUSE25 experience with one of our member-hosted site visits! 

REUSE25: Community impact site visits are scheduled for Thursday, October 23, 2025. We’re grateful to the Reuse Minnesota members who are generously opening their doors to host these visits. This is a unique opportunity to go behind the scenes and see how these organizations are making a positive impact in their communities through reuse.

Site visits are open to everyone, attendance at REUSE25 is not required. However, we encourage you to join us for the full conference experience! Conference registration is separate and can be completed here.

You’re welcome to sign up for multiple visits if your schedule allows, but we kindly ask that you stay for the full duration of each session rather than leaving early for another. The cost to attend is $15 per person, and space is limited!
Community impact site visit options

12-1:30pm: Better Futures | 2620 Minnehaha Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN

Visit Better Futures Minnesota’s 17,000-square-foot ReUse Warehouse, filled with quality building materials and home improvement items—similar to what you’d find in a big-box store, but all reused.

During the tour, you’ll also learn how Better Futures supports men in rebuilding their lives through job training and workforce development as part of its mission to create environmental and social impact.

12-1:30pm: Bridging (Plymouth location) | 12864 Hwy 55 Plymouth, MN 55441

Join us for a tour of the newest Bridging location in Plymouth. In addition to locations in Roseville and Bloomington, Bridging has expanded in the Twin Cities to offer a new donation warehouse in the NW part of the cities in order to meet the growing need for their services. Learn how they maximize their resources to provide a basic home package of essentials to 5,500 households every year and save 15 million pounds of beds and furnishings from the landfill every year.

2:30-4pm: SouthWest Metro Lending Library | 2460 Chaska Blvd, Chaska 55318

Join us as we take a look back at the origins and journey of our Library of Things, launched last September. We’ll share some of our proudest accomplishments, a few memorable disasters, and our exciting plans for the future as we continue building a vibrant culture of sharing in the SouthWest Metro—all while working to reduce our environmental impact.

3-4:30pm: Hennepin Restomods | 3417 48th Ave N, Brooklyn Center, MN 55429

We will talk about repair and reuse in the automotive world, focusing on classic and vintage vehicles. We'll look at the history of hot rodding and its basis in reuse, and how our 'disposable' society can create opportunity for reuse in improving and updating classic cars and trucks.

3-4:30pm: Ridwell | 2560 Kasota Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55108

Come tour our facility and see how Ridwell helps members waste less by offering curbside and mail in recycling services for hard to recycle items that cities and counties can't normally collect!

We will share how Ridwell is redefining transparency in the recycling industry, our local connections for reuse, and our how our hand sorting process makes that all possible.

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.  Events are first come, first serve. Last items accepted at 12:30pm.

Check out the step-by-step guide to How Fix-It Clinics Work. There is a three item limit.

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.

https://www.ramseycounty.us/residents/recycling-waste/reuse/fix-it-clinics

Join us for an evening of climate action at Mission: Possible – An Evening of Climate Action, Sustainable Stillwater MN’s fourth annual and sole fundraiser of the year.

Held on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at the stunning JX Venue in downtown Stillwater, this special event features keynote speaker Dr. Jonathan Foley — world-renowned environmental scientist and Executive Director of Project Drawdown.

Enjoy delicious food and drink, a silent auction, and the presentation of the 2025 Sustainability Leadership Award as we celebrate climate solutions, community resilience, and collective action for a thriving, sustainable future in Stillwater and the greater St. Croix Valley.

This isn’t just about raising funds — it’s about raising our sights. Formerly known as Sustainability Works!, this newly reimagined event marks a bold new chapter under the leadership of our new Executive Director, Andi Arnold, and an expanded vision for local climate action.

Purchase Tickets - https://givebutter.com/c/SSMN-2025

Learn More - https://www.sustainablestillwatermn.org/gala-2025

Have broken stuff lying around?  Don't trash it - fix it!

Come to one of the Anoka County Fix-it clinics to meet in person with an expert fixer to repair your favorite items. Get help repairing lamps, coffee makers, clothing, vacuums, and much more!  

Please no dehumidifiers, thank you.

Why fix it? Bring your broken items back to life!

Our Fix It Clinic can help you by...

• Saving you money.
• Preserving old items of value to you.
• Reducing waste in your community.

Please bring any replacement parts you have available with you. First come, first served. These events are for residents who need their own items fixed. These events are not intended for businesses. In an effort to assist as many people as possible, we will try to repair one item first and the volunteers will try to repair any additional items as time allows. 

Volunteer at a Fix-It Clinic in Anoka County

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, and general tinkering are essential to a successful Fix-It Clinic. Watch this video for more information about the Fix-It Clinic. 

Please email Jill.Curran@anokacountymn.gov or call 763-324-3474 for more details.