Roselle Park Repair Café Returns on March 21

Community members can bring broken items to be fixed by volunteer experts at the upcoming event.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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The Borough of Roselle Park is bringing back its popular Repair Café event on March 21 at the Casano Community Center. Residents can bring in a variety of broken or damaged household items, from jewelry to small appliances, and volunteer experts will be on hand to try and fix them, with the goal of promoting sustainability, reducing waste, and strengthening community connections.

Why it matters

Repair Cafés help divert usable items from landfills by giving them a second life, while also fostering a sense of community as neighbors come together to share skills and help one another. This event aligns with growing sustainability efforts and the 'right to repair' movement.

The details

The Repair Café will take place on Saturday, March 21 from 10am to 2pm at the Casano Community Center in Roselle Park. Volunteers will be available to assist with repairing a wide range of items, including jewelry, clothing, small appliances, computers, tools, toys, and furniture. The goal is not only to fix the broken items, but to promote sustainability and reduce waste by keeping usable goods out of landfills.

  • The Repair Café event will take place on Saturday, March 21, 2026 from 10am to 2pm.

The players

Borough of Roselle Park

The local government of Roselle Park, New Jersey that is organizing the Repair Café event.

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What’s next

Residents interested in attending the Repair Café or volunteering their repair skills can contact the Borough of Roselle Park at 908-245-6222 for more information.

The takeaway

Community-driven repair events like the Roselle Park Repair Café help reduce waste, promote sustainability, and bring neighbors together to share skills and support one another - values that are increasingly important in today's world.