Invite friends and community members to bring 5 – 10 items that are in good, wearable condition and shop your friends’ closets. Go home with something “new” to you!
Quick tip: If you are hosting a larger event, sort the clothes by size to make it easier for attendees to find something to take home!
Do a closet assessment and fall in love with items you might have forgotten you had. See if you can style what you already own in a new way!
Set aside pieces that need minor repairs or alterations—sometimes a quick fix can give old favorites a second life.
Visit your local thrift store to look for clothing items that can be given a new life. There are also online marketplaces dedicated to pre-owned clothing such as Poshmark, ThredUp, Ebay, and local Buy Nothing groups on social media.
(Inclusion of a website here is for example purposes only and does not constitute an endorsement.)
Ripped a hole in your favorite jeans? Pick up a new skill and take up mending – learning how to fix your clothing will ensure it can continue to be used.
Quick tip: Check out mending classes at a local community college, or take a sewing workshop!
If you notice a repair option missing from this list, email [email protected] to have an option added.
Download our Post Repair Fair Resources brochure (pdf) to learn about professional fixers and disposal options in Marin.
Mention here does not constitute an endorsement from Zero Waste Marin, and is meant for informational purposes only.
Marin Appliance Repair
715 Sunset Pkwy
Novato
(707) 867-9351
National Appliance, Inc.
20 Joseph Street
San Rafael
(415) 493-0118
Lamp & Shade Shop
909 D Street
San Rafael CA 94901
(415) 453-7522
Nowell’s Lighting
1121 Francisco Blvd E
San Rafael
(415)332-4933
De Luca Espresso Repair
Albany, CA
Email
(510) 513-8117
Kanen Coffee
2319 4th Street
Berkeley CA 94710
(510) 859-4425
OZ Espresso
Richmond, CA
Email
(510) 969-9925
SF Espresso Machine Repair
San Francisco, CA
(415) 429-6375
Jim’s Repair Service
48 Woodland Ave
San Anselmo CA 94960
(415) 453-8715
Furniture Restoration of Marin
26 Medway Road #10
San Rafael, CA
(415) 459-3730
Marin Furniture Clinic
68 Woodland Ave
San Rafael, CA
(415) 459-1067
Green Leaf Furniture Repair
Email
(415) 250-0923
Renew Computers
446 DuBois Street
San Rafael CA 94901
(415) 457-8801
Yucatech Computer & Phone Repair
522 3rd Street, Suite A
San Rafael, CA
(415) 747-8643
NorthBay Computer Systems
4 California Ave
San Rafael, CA
(415) 456-6537
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