Also in this section:

• LTD: Creation Station - Make Your Own Bus
• BRING: Appliance & HVAC Maintenance Basics Workshop
• City of Eugene: Tracking Climate Action Progress
• Facebook Events Page: Stay Up-To-Date

epair events are in full swing these days around Lane County. Whether its Fix-It Fairs or Fix-It Booths, repair coaches are on hand in various county communities (including an Oakridge Fix-It Booth, pictured) to help residents fix their broken wares.




On Sept. 21, join Waste Wise Lane County—a part of Lane County Waste Management—and BRING for a free Fix-it Fair from 12-3 p.m.! Bring your broken items and let our technicians repair them at no cost.

Repairs will include the following categories:

• Bikes
• Hand tool repair
• Tool Sharpening
• Lamps
• Small Kitchen Appliances (no microwaves)
• Small Furniture
• Small Engines/Yard/Equipment

NOTE: Please limit what you bring to one (1) item per person, which should be something one person can carry without assistance. While our repair staff and volunteers will do our best, fixes cannot be guaranteed. Repair times may vary from several minutes to two hours, depending on crowd size and the complication of repairs. 

LTD is partnering with local youth and arts organizations to provide opportunities for families to connect over kid-friendly crafts.

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Aug. 24 | 11a.m to 12 p.m. | BRING - 4446 Franklin Boulevard, Eugene

Learn how to keep your cooling systems running efficiently with this free, hands-on maintenance workshop! We’ll cover essential skills for caring for window AC units, home HVAC systems, refrigerators, and freezers. Whether you’re trying to extend the life of your appliances or lower your energy bills, this free class will give you the confidence to take on basic upkeep and spot potential issues early. 

In this class, you’ll learn:

• How to clean coils and condensers
• How to change air filters
• How to recognize signs that your system needs maintenance or replacement

No prior experience needed—just a desire to keep things cool and running smoothly!

Editor's Note: The following article was taken from the City of Eugene's Trash Talk newsletter. Subscribe today!

Eugene is making steady progress toward a low-carbon future through the Climate Action Plan 2.0 (CAP2.0), which is 67% implemented just five years after adoption. CAP2.0 outlines strategies across many sectors—from reducing emissions from transportation and buildings to improving climate resilience.

To reduce emissions from waste, the City and its partners are improving access to recycling and composting, reducing waste through repairs, and investing in better waste recovery infrastructure. Key progress from 2024 includes:

• 53% of waste in Lane County was recovered before going to Short Mountain landfill

• 200+ organizations participating in Love Food, Not Waste 

• 28,000 tons of food waste diverted since Love Food Not Waste's inception

• 2 bills passed in the Oregon legislature to reduce waste: Recycling Modernization Act and the Styrofoam ban (SB 543)

The new Climate Dashboard and 2024 Story Map feature more updates on how Eugene is reducing emissions from transportation, buildings, and waste while increasing community resilience.

Explore the tools to see how Eugene is turning climate commitments into action—and how you can help reach our community’s climate goals.
 

If you are interested in waste prevention and sustainability and want to see what's happening in the community, consider following the Waste Wise Lane County Facebook Events Page. We try to include events hosted by Lane County, but also our many community partners, including BRING, City of Eugene Waste Prevention, Oregon State University Extension-Lane County, Shift Community Cycles, MECCA, NextStep Recycling, Lane Transit District, Beyond Toxics, and St. Vincent de Paul, among others. 

Please also consider following Waste Wise Lane County on Instagram, too!