The 2026 schedule for Repair Clinics builds on four years of increased demand for repair events that promote Zero Waste by normalizing repair, preventing textile waste, and increasing bike ridership.  
 

San Francisco, CA – Today, the San Francisco Environment Department (SF Environment) and San Francisco Public Library, announced the 2026 schedule for bike and clothing repair clinics at Public Libraries across the city. Since 2023, SF Environment has funded 39 repair clinics hosted across 24 library branches, resulting in 587 bikes restored and 538 items of clothing or textiles repaired.  The city’s repair clinics began in 2022 as a partnership between SF Environment and the San Francisco Public Library to directly support the City’s Climate Action Plan and help advance San Francisco’s commitment to reduce waste generation and what it sends to landfill.  

“Repair clinics help San Franciscans save money, keep items out of landfill, and make biking more accessible,” said Tyrone Jue, Director of the San Francisco Environment Department. “That is what it looks like when zero waste supports daily life.”  

Repair clinics are community centered events that provide free repair services for clothing and basic tune ups and repair support for bicycles. Each year, the program continues to grow to meet outsize demand for repair services.  In 2026, 21 clinics are scheduled with nonprofit partners BikeMobile (for managing bicycle fixes), and SCRAP (clothing and textile repair).  

"Since the beginning of our partnership, repair clinics have been a critical resource for San Francisco's communities and are only continuing to grow in attendance," said Michael Lambert, City Librarian. "It's been such a pleasure to help provide a program that embodies accessibility and sustainability—values that are dear clearly not just to SFPL, but to all of San Francisco." 

Repair clinics support sustainability, zero emissions transportation, and lengthen the lifecycle of clothing, making repair an essential step in the hierarchy of zero waste policy. All too often when an item has minor damage it is thrown out, increasing pressure on the City’s waste streams. Ease of access has fueled fast, cheap, non-sustainable fashion that can arrive at your door within 24 hours with a click of a button.  

However, repair clinics capture San Francisco’s cultural soul in a way few things do. From vintage, patched up denim to a new generation’s love of thrifting, biking, and rolling to get around, repair is having a renaissance.  Donation and resale are supporting a shared marketplace and cultural style unique to the Bay Area. Classic items from decades gone by are given a second or third life to come back into style with repair.  Repair and reuse saves money. It lowers refuse costs, decreases what we send to landfill, and keeps money in the pocket of consumers that forego a new purchase.  

San Francisco, and California overall, has counted textiles among a key rising percentage of landfilled materials. While some retailers accept well-worn or donated items, many textiles still end up in landfill. Natural fibers such as cotton do break down without significant impact, but other fabrics such as petroleum-based polyester or synthetic materials, can last for decades. These textiles break down into micro plastics, and leach chemicals into soil and water systems.  

Repair clinics offer two primary free services, Bike or Clothing repair. Services are provided on a first-come first serve basis. For bike repair, expert bike mechanics will assess your bike and fix common issues like flat tires, brake and gear adjustments, chain and tire replacements. While bikes are being fixed, residents learn tips and tricks to keep it in top shape. 

Please note:  

• Limit one bike per person.  
• We cannot replace missing wheels or gears.  

For clothing repair, residents can bring an item in need of repair and our skilled SCRAP repair coaches will mend it, while a resident can learn about the repair process.  Whether it’s a torn seam or a missing button, we’re here to help you extend the life of your garments and reduce textile waste.   

 Please note:   

• Limit one clothing item per person.  
• Repairs only—no alterations or complex fixes.   

“SF Environment and the Public Library's partnership with the BikeMobile is all about building resilient communities,” said Tommy Bensko with BikeMobile. “Libraries are cherished, accessible, inclusive hubs where the public knows it can find uplifting resources. Everyone’s bike needs a little love, and we’re here to help folks get back on their bikes and stay rolling.”  

“SCRAP has been diverting materials from landfill since 1976, and repair is core to that work. We're proud to partner with SFE and SFPL to bring skilled menders into San Francisco's library branches, spaces that already belong to everyone, said Danielle Grant, Managing Director of SCRAP.  “When you give people the tools and the creativity to fix things, the possibilities are infectious and inspiring.”  

No RSVP is required. To learn more about the Repair Clinic Program, future events, and repair resources, please visit:  
https://www.sfenvironment.org/repair-events-and-clinics 

 

About SF Environment 
Now in its 30th year, SF Environment is the City’s climate accountability, coordination, and equity engine, advancing climate protection to enhance quality of life for all San Franciscans. SF Environment is recognized worldwide for its environmental policies and programs, which center on reducing emissions, achieving zero waste, reducing toxic chemical hazards, advancing environmental justice, promoting sustainable transportation modes, expanding clean energy infrastructure, greening our built environment, and protecting our urban forest. 

About San Francisco Public Library
San Francisco Public Library connects our diverse communities to learning, opportunities and each other. The library system is made up of 27 neighborhood branches, the San Francisco Main Library at Civic Center and four bookmobiles. 

Program Schedule and Library Branch Locations

April - Bike 

Thursday, April 09, 4:30-5:30pm 

Sunset 

April - Bike 

Saturday, April 11, 2-4pm 

Ortega  

April - Clothing 

Friday, April 24, 11am-1pm 

Chinatown 

May - Clothing 

Saturday, May 16, 11am-1pm 

Parkside 

 

May - Bike

Wednesday, May 13, 4:30-6:30 pm 

Anza 

 

May - Bike  

Saturday, May 23, 2-4pm 

West Portal 

 

June - Bike 

Sunday, June 07, 2-4pm 

Portola 

 

June - Clothing 

Thursday, June 11, 5-7pm  

Bayview  

 

June - Bike 

Saturday, June 13, 2-4pm 

Richmond 

 

July - Clothing 

Saturday, July 18, 2-4pm  

Bernal  

 

July - Bike 

Saturday July 25, 2-4pm 

Presidio 

 

August - Bike 

Saturday, August 15, 2-4pm 

Eureka Valley 

 

August - Clothing 

Saturday, August 22, 2-4pm 

Ocean View  

September - Bike 

Saturday September 12, 11 am -1pm 

Main Library  

September - Clothing 

Saturday, September 12, 11am - 1pm  

Main Library  

September - Clothing 

Saturday, September 26, 11am - 1pm  

Golden Gate Valley 

September - Bike 

Sunday, September 27. 2pm-4pm 

Mission Bay 

October - Clothing 

Saturday, October 3, 2-4pm  

Merced 

October - Clothing 

Saturday, October 17, 2-4pm  

Noe Valley  

October - Bike 

Saturday, October 17, 2-4pm  

Visitation Valley 

November - Clothing 

Saturday, November 07, 3-5pm  

Park  

November - Bike 

Saturday, November 07, 11am-1pm 

North Beach