THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN DONATING TO THE RESTORE!
We will happily accept your donation at our Ashland or Worcester ReStore Donation Centers drive-thru Tuesday thru Saturday 10:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M.
For more information on what our ReStores can and cannot accept, please refer to the Donation Guidelines listed below. You may also contact us by emailing restoredonations@habitatmwgw.org or call 779-2-DONATE Monday thru Friday 8:00 A.M.-4:30 P.M.
Please note that dropping off items outside of regular business hours is considered illegal dumping, which significantly detracts from our mission, and as such is prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
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APPLIANCES
WHAT WE CAN ACCEPT:
- Washers & Dryers
- Refrigerators
- Stoves/Ovens (gas and electric)
- Range hoods/Range tops
- Microwave ovens
- Air conditioners
- Small appliances
- Dishwashers*
All appliances must be in clean, fully functional condition, and manufactured within the past 8 years.
*Dishwashers must have all original paperwork including lead-free certification.
WHAT WE CANNOT ACCEPT:
- Items manufactured before 2014
- Dishwashers without their original paperwork including lead-free certification
- Items with any sign of mold or rust
- Any item that is still in use, not disconnected, or readily available at the time of donation
BUILDING MATERIALS
WHAT WE CAN ACCEPT:
- Rigid foam insulation in new condition and in usable quantities
- Fiberglass insulation in full, sealed bats only
- Bricks in good, intact condition*
- Concrete blocks in good, intact condition*
- Shingles, in full boxes and new condition
- Rolls of roofing material, in good condition, half rolls or greater
- Metal roofing materials and gutters, full pieces in good condition with no rust or damage
- Architectural salvage items in good, salable condition
*Masonry pick-ups in excess of 50 pieces must be palletized before the time of donation.
WHAT WE CANNOT ACCEPT:
- Any insulation with evidence of staining or other damage
- Shingles not in package, or otherwise damaged
- Any item showing signs of rot or damage
- Any broken or partial bricks and concrete blocks
CABINETS AND COUNTERTOPS
WHAT WE CAN ACCEPT:
- Individual cabinets in good condition, with all doors and drawers complete and intact
- Cabinet sets in good condition, with doors, drawers, and sink base intact
- Marble and granite countertops*
- Other countertops of at least 4′ in length and in good condition, excluding formica
*Provided our staff and volunteers can safely lift and move them.
WHAT WE CANNOT ACCEPT:
- Formica countertops
- Any cabinet that shows signs of mold, or is otherwise unsalable
DOORS
WHAT WE CAN ACCEPT:
- Interior solid doors in good condition
- French and glass doors with glass clean and intact
- Exterior doors in good condition
- Sliding glass doors with all tracking and hardware, and clean glass
WHAT WE CANNOT ACCEPT:
- Any item with evidence of rot, cracking, or other damage
- Any item with glass that is damaged, fogged, or broken
- Garage doors
- Hollow core doors
ELECTRICAL
WHAT WE CAN ACCEPT:
- Plug outlets, switches, and other in-wall components in like-new or new condition
- Residential fittings in good, working condition
- Electrical wire in good or new condition, and in usable quantities
WHAT WE CANNOT ACCEPT:
- Used electrical breakers in any condition
- Smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and other safety equipment
- Any item that shows signs of rust, excessive wear, previous exposure to a short, or any other damage
EXERCISE EQUIPMENT
WHAT WE CAN ACCEPT:
- Full size exercise equipment in good condition and not in need of excessive assembly
- Hand exercise equipment
Any item with electronic components must be in full functioning order and within seven years of age.
WHAT WE CANNOT ACCEPT:
- Small exercise equipment
- Any equipment that would require more than five minutes of assembly time
FLOORING
WHAT WE CAN ACCEPT:
- Carpets in new condition, at least 5×5′ in size
- Area rugs in good condition, free of rips, stains, tears, and smells
- Carpet padding, in brand new condition only
- Vinyl and linoleum flooring, new, and in quantities of 9 square feet or more
- Hardwood and parquet flooring, new, and in quantities of 9 square feet or more
- Laminate flooring, new, and in quantities of 9 square feet or more
- Ceramic and stone tile, new and in-box only
WHAT WE CANNOT ACCEPT:
- Any broken, chipped or otherwise damaged tile
- Any flooring that shows signs of mold, rot, termite damage, or is otherwise unsalable
- Carpets and rugs that have any damage, smells, or signs of excessive wear
FURNITURE
WHAT WE CAN ACCEPT:
- New and gently used solid wood furniture in good, salable condition.
WHAT WE CANNOT ACCEPT:
- Damaged or structurally unsound furniture
- Particle board furniture
- Upholstered or leather furniture
- Beds that are not part of a complete bedroom set
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Sofa beds
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Futons
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Conference tables
- Baby furniture and cribs
- Mattresses and box springs
- Motorized, mechanical, and hospital beds
- Hutches
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China cabinets
- Television armoires and entertainment centers
- Executive, metal, glass, hutch, or L-shaped desks
GARDEN AND OUTDOOR
WHAT WE CAN ACCEPT:
- Outdoor furniture in good condition, free of damage and staining
- Garden hand tools in good condition, free of rust
- Gas outdoor tools, in full working condition with emptied gas tank
- Electric outdoor tools, in full working condition with cords and batteries intact
WHAT WE CANNOT ACCEPT:
- Hot tubs
- Trampolines
- Swing sets and playground equipment
- Pools
HARDWARE
WHAT WE CAN ACCEPT:
- Items with multiple parts, provided all parts are present, in original box or stored in bags
- Nails, screws, and other fasteners in original box or otherwise sorted in quantity
- Floor, ceiling, and wall vents, in good condition and free of rust
- Other hardware in good condition
WHAT WE CANNOT ACCEPT:
- Incomplete items
- Any item with signs of rust or other damage
- Individual items such and nails or screws, not in containers or sorted
HOME AND DÉCOR
WHAT WE CAN ACCEPT:
- Dishware, glassware, and silverware in clean, reusable condition
- Other home décor in good condition
- Antique and collectible items in good condition
- Jewelry
- Musical instruments (excluding pianos and organs)
- Holiday décor in good condition and full working order, depending on the season
WHAT WE CANNOT ACCEPT:
- Blankets, pillows, towels, curtains, and other soft goods
- Any type of blinds or shades
- Stuffed animals, and other toys
- Unframed glass and mirror
- Pianos and organs
- Home electronics, including TVs, computers and related equipment
LIGHTING
WHAT WE CAN ACCEPT:
- Residential fixtures, in good working order, with no missing or damaged components
- Commercial fixtures with the exception of drop ceiling fixtures, in full working order
- LED lightbulbs new and in original package
WHAT WE CANNOT ACCEPT:
- Any item with signs of damage or faults
- Fluorescent tubes, incandescent and CFL lightbulbs
LUMBER
WHAT WE CAN ACCEPT:
- Plywood, in good condition and at least half-sheet in size
- Milled lumber in 4′ lengths or greater
- Trim and molding in 4′ lengths of greater
- Siding, full lengths and in-box preferred
WHAT WE CANNOT ACCEPT:
- Any item with evidence of mold, rot, or termite damage
MEDIA
WHAT WE CAN ACCEPT:
- Hardcover books
- Softcover books
- Magazines
- Records
- CDs
- DVDs
- Blu-rays
WHAT WE CANNOT ACCEPT:
- Encyclopedias
- Textbooks
- VHS tapes
- Cassette tapes
PAINT
WHAT WE CAN ACCEPT:
- Latex based paint and stain in full, unopened containers
- Oil based paint and stain in full, unopened containers
Items must be less than 10 years old, unspoiled, with no signs of rust or frost damage.
WHAT WE CANNOT ACCEPT:
- Any paint additives, or chemicals of any kind
- Opened, spoiled or rusted cans of paint
PLUMBING
WHAT WE CAN ACCEPT:
- Pedestal sinks in good condition, free of cracks and stains.
- Complete toilets in good condition, clean and free of staining and rust.
- Bathtubs in good condition with no signs of leaks, rust or cracking.
- Shower enclosures in good condition with all components intact and free of damage.
- PVC, iron, and copper pipe in good condition and in lengths of 3′ or more.
- Faucets, new in box and manufactured after 2010.
WHAT WE CANNOT ACCEPT:
- Bowl sinks.
- Incomplete or damaged items.
- Faucets that have been previously opened, installed, or manufactured before 2010.
- Pipe showing signs of corrosion or damage.
- Glass shower doors.
- Plumbing supplies used to carry drinking water.
- Hot water heaters.
TOOLS
WHAT WE CAN ACCEPT:
- Hand tools, in good condition, free of rust or damage
- Corded power tools, in good working condition with power cord intact and functional
- Portable power tools, in good working condition, with working battery and charger
WHAT WE CANNOT ACCEPT:
- Any item showing signs of rust or other damage
- Corded power tools with frayed or damaged cables
WINDOWS AND SCREENS
WHAT WE CAN ACCEPT:
- Windows in new, never installed condition.
- Antique windows in good condition, and free of chips, cracks, and broken glass.
- Interior and exterior shutters in good condition.
WHAT WE CANNOT ACCEPT:
- Single pane windows.
- Used windows.
- Aluminum frame and storm windows.
- Incomplete units.
- Any item with signs of rot, broken glass, or other damage.
- Window sashes.