The Reuse and Repair Collective: A Zero Waste San Diego Project
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
The Reuse & Repair Collective: A Zero Waste San Diego Project
- Explore our dedicated repair and maker spaces, including the sewing room, bike repair room, tool library, and classrooms
- Learn how community repair programs help reduce waste, conserve resources, and build resilience
- See examples of repaired and reused items and hear stories from our repair community
- Learn about volunteer opportunities, workshops, memberships, and upcoming programs
- Discover how reuse and repair support climate action, affordability, and local circular economy efforts
- Get an inside look at how we track repair impact and material diversion through our community programs
**YOU MUST BE REGISTERED FOR THE CONFERENCE TO REGISTER FOR THE TOUR. FOR CONFERENCE INFORMATION, CLICK HERE.
Join us for a behind-the-scenes tour of the Zero Waste San Diego Reuse & Repair Collective — a first-of-its-kind community hub dedicated to reuse, repair, sustainability, and hands-on learning. Opened in 2025, this 7,000-square-foot collaborative space was created to help move our communities “beyond the bin” by empowering people to repair, reuse, share, and rethink waste.
Founded by the team behind the SD Fixit Clinic, which has hosted more than 300 community repair events since 2016, the Collective expands this work into a permanent space where community members can learn practical repair skills, access shared tools, and participate in a growing local reuse economy.
During the tour, attendees will:
The tour offers a fun and inspiring look at how communities can come together to extend the life of everyday items while building skills, connection, and environmental stewardship.
Please remember:
-The tour is scheduled to arrive back at the hotel by 5pm, however, due to the unpredictability of traffic, please know your return time may be delayed.
This tour is available on a first-come, first-served basis to conference attendees who have registered for the full conference. If the tour is fully booked, we encourage you to add your name to the waitlist.
In the event of low registration, a tour may be canceled. If this occurs, we will work with you to arrange an alternative tour or provide a refund for the tour cost. However, if a participant cancels for personal reasons, no refunds will be issued.