Repair Resources
Why Repair?
Repairing what you own is a fun way of ensuring that products don’t go to waste. No tools? No problem – look for people who specialize in fixing your particular item, or find a tool rental service in your area. A tailor can fix your bag or jacket – and a computer store might be able to fix that laptop that’s on the fritz.
Did you know that in 2018, Canadians sent over 725 kilograms per household of waste to the landfill? We can do better. Check out the resources below for ideas on where to start.
Why repair?
- Sometimes, all you need is a quick fix
- Reduce demand for new goods
- Prevent items from becoming waste
- Strengthen the network of your community
Learn how to DIY:
- Check out your local library, streaming services, and ifixit.com to research how to fix things
- Ask someone you know who has experience
- Host or attend a Repair Cafe event
Ways to repair:
1. DIY
2. Visit a tailor for service
3. Call or visit an electronics specialist for service
4. Attend or host a repair event or workshop (i.e. Repair Cafe)
5. Find replacement parts
6. Contact the manufacturer
General Resources
Love Your Clothes: Rethink, Repair, Refashion
The 7Rs – Reduce, Reuse, Repair, Repurpose, Resale, Rental, and Recycle – offer practical ways to keep clothing in use longer. Explore each step and discover simple actions to make your wardrobe more circular.
IKEA: Request Spare Parts
IKEA: Request Spare Parts IKEA provides free spare parts for select items. Get them shipped to your location so you can keep your items in working condition – and out of the landfill. "Find and order screws, cam locks, dowels and more for BILLY, HEMNES, POÄNG, MALM...
IKEA Appliance Repair
IKEA Appliance Repair This licensed service provider fixes IKEA appliances across the GTA. Fixing your appliances is often more affordable than replacing them, and is a great way to reduce your waste footprint. Repairing what you own extends the lifetime of the...
iFixIt: The Free Repair Manual
iFixIt: The Free Repair Manual iFixit is a wiki-based site that teaches people how to fix almost anything. Anyone can create a repair manual for a device, and anyone can also edit the existing set of manuals to improve them. Repairing what you own extends the...
How to Start Your Own Repair Café: Guide by Repair Café Toronto
How to Start Your Own Repair Café Want to start your own Repair Café? You can! Read how with the Repair Café Toronto guide.Have a broken item, like a necklace or a toaster? Bring it to your local repair café to see if it can be fixed. Repair cafés are community-led...
RepairCafé.org: Start Your Own Repair Café
Start Your Own Repair Café Download a Repair Café starter kit, view the global Repair Café map, and more from the international Repair Café organization.Have a broken item, like a necklace or a toaster? Bring it to your local repair café to see if it can be fixed....
Peel Region Resources
Sheridan Bike Hub
The Sheridan Bike Hub is a go-to spot to support all cycling enthusiasts in the Sheridan community! It is where you can learn to repair your own bike , rent a bike, grab cycling resources, or volunteer to learn new skills and meet new people. The program builds on...
Mississauga Cycles – DIY Bike Hub
The Mississauga Cycles project started in 2019 as a joint collaboration between Peel Multicultural Council and CultureLink. Mississauga Cycles builds on the success of other Bike Hubs established by CultureLink in the GTA, connecting newcomers to their new community...
Caledon Outdoor Bike Repair Stations
Caledon’s outdoor bike repair stations are designed to help you do minor bicycle maintenance and get back to riding. Bicycle repair stations are free to use and located all around Caledon! Stands are equipped with bike repair tools you need to get back on the ride,...
Caledon Bike Hub
Caledon Bike Hub's mission is to empower residents to chose bikes over cars to get around. We believe that riding and fixing a bicycle is a powerful tool to connect neighbours, promote independence, improve health, and enhance environmental sustainability. Town of...
TV Parts Canada
Making sure "your show must go on". We are a 100% Canadian owned and operated company located in Toronto, Ontario conducting business for over 20 years, supplying TV parts, DLP and Projector Lamps, Remote Controls and other television accessories to our clients across...
Bike Repair & Education Workshops: Different Spokes, Brampton
Non-members attend a workshop for $20. Members with non-expired memberships in good standing can attend at no additional cost. Personal bikes are not guaranteed service during workshops unless otherwise specified. Bring it in 10-15 minutes of the start time to see if...
York Region Resources
Repair Electronics Groups, Hosted by Women’s Centre of York Region
Women's Centre of York Region hosts Repair Electronics Groups every Friday. For details about upcoming workshops, see their programs at the bottom of their Program page. To register, visit their registration page (click on Client Registration). WCYR is a...
TV Parts Canada
Making sure "your show must go on". We are a 100% Canadian owned and operated company located in Toronto, Ontario conducting business for over 20 years, supplying TV parts, DLP and Projector Lamps, Remote Controls and other television accessories to our clients across...
Drop-in DIY Bike Repair with Markham Cycles
Do-It-Yourself Bike Repair Learn how to fix your bike with help from our friendly staff and volunteer mechanics at no cost. A lot of commons issue on a bike can be easily repair using simple tools and techniques. This program allows participants to gain hands-on...
York Region Repair Café Events
York Region Repair Café Events Have a broken item but not sure how to repair it, or don’t have the space or the right tools? Repair Cafés offer a solution. Volunteer fixers are available to assess your needs and will do their best to fix your item.Have a broken item,...
Durham Region Resources
TV Parts Canada
Making sure "your show must go on". We are a 100% Canadian owned and operated company located in Toronto, Ontario conducting business for over 20 years, supplying TV parts, DLP and Projector Lamps, Remote Controls and other television accessories to our clients across...
To find the listing of individual businesses and organizations, please visit the local directory.
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