Repair Cafés

Comox Strathcona Waste Management is proud to support several Repair Café’s within our region.

Toss it away? No Way! Repair Cafés are a global movement to reduce the amount of items and electronics that are thrown away or recycled. Through these free community events, people repair items together with expert volunteers, save money, learn new skills and build a culture or waste reduction. Hundreds of items have been repaired to date and the enthusiasm is growing. 

What can get fixed? 
The type of items that can get repaired will depend on the volunteer fixer’s skills. Typically, all small appliances and electronics (no phones/computers), wooden items, clothing and textiles and items that needing gluing. Check with the event organizers for more specific details. 

When is the next Repair Café?

Hornby Island

Campbell River  

Courtenay Repair Cafe

Hornby Island Repair Cafe 
Location: Hornby Spark, 3850 Central Road
Date: Saturday, October 4
Time: 10:00 am to 1:00 pm

Campbell River Repair Cafe and Garage Sale
Location: Sportsplex (1800 South Alder St. Campbell River)
Date: Saturday, October 25
Time: 9:30 am to 1:00 pm

  • If you have electrical appliances, household items, power tools, jewelry, clothes, or other items that need to be fixed, seasoned volunteer fixers will attempt to repair them for free. Repair items must be carried in by the owner. If you can carry it, you can bring it!
  • At the garage sale, showcase your gently used goods and connect with eager shoppers looking for unique finds.  Don’t miss this opportunity to turn your clutter into cash or keep your household items out of the landfill.  
  • Garage Sale Vendors – Reserve your spot! 10’ x 10’ space: $20 (includes 2 tables) Register online or call (250) 286-1161
  • Want to volunteer for the Repair Cafe? Have a skill you think would be a great fit for the repair café? Reach out to Royce Pritchard directly at  to register to volunteer!

Courtenay Repair Cafe and Clothing Swap
Location: Lake Trail Community School (805 Willemar Ave. Courtenay)
Date: Saturday, November 15
Time: 11 am to 3 pm

  • Calling all fixers! If you can fix electrical appliances, household items, power tools, jewelry, clothing, textiles, glue wooden items and ceramics, bikes or other special skills, we want you!
  • Register as as volunteer fixer 
  • Clothing swap: Bring in gently used clothing, shoes and accessories you no longer need the day of and we will put it out free for the taking. Feel free to have a look and take whatever you like! No need to bring items to take clothing! It’s all free and needs a new home!