Repair Fair at McHenry County College Helps Extend the Life of Everyday Items

McHenry County College (MCC) is inviting the community to rethink what to do with waste by attending its upcoming Repair Fair from 4 to 8 p.m. on April 15 in the Building B Commons on its Crystal Lake campus. Co-sponsored by the MCC Sustainability Center and the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County, this hands-on event connects residents with local repair experts that are ready to give worn or broken everyday items a second life.

Participants are encouraged to bring household items such as lamps, small appliances like toasters and blenders, clothing in need of repair (excluding tailoring), and bicycles for onsite repair assistance. Each repair should be fixable within an hour, with a limit of three items per person. The event operates on a first-come, first-served basis.

“This is about making sustainability practical and accessible,” says MCC Sustainability Center Manager Kim Hankins. “It’s a great way to extend the life of household goods and keep useful items out of landfills.”