Reuse Minnesota

There is something gratifying about being able to fix or repair something once it breaks.

Below is a great list of resources for the person who wants to self diagnose or repair their own items. Other directories or maps can also help you find a repair shop.

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. For most events, you must be able to carry items in.

Anoka County
Carver County
Dakota County (three item limit)
Hennepin County
Ramsey County (three item limit)
Washington County (recorded fixer tutorials)

Minnesota directories and maps

Dakota County Reduce & Reuse Map: Interactive map that can be filtered by item type
Hennepin County Choose to Reuse: Searchable database to buy, donate, sell, repair, rent, and share items in and around Hennepin County
St. Louis Park Reuse Directory: Directory map and spreadsheet that includes St. Louis Park businesses

iFixit

Searchable online repair guides created by users. Step-by-step guides for everything from apparel to vehicles.

The Repair Association
Directory of repair businesses, searchable by location.

YouTube
Search “how to repair + your item” and discover video tutorials

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This list is provided as a guide to direct your donation, repair, resale, and rental questions. It is not exhaustive, nor does it constitute an endorsement of any of the businesses listed.

Last updated: October 18, 2022

Reuse Minnesota was founded in 2012 and is a member-based nonprofit that supports repair, resale, and rental businesses, bringing visibility to the reuse sector as a means to lower our state's impact on the environment.

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