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 – 10 years old or newer
  • Refrigerators
  • Stoves/Ovens (gas and electric)
  • Range hoods/Range tops
  • Microwave ovens
  • Air conditioners without yellow tint
  • 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 10 years or older at time of donation
  • 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
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BUILDING MATERIALS

WHAT WE CAN ACCEPT:

  • Rigid foam insulation in new condition and in usable quantities
  • Fiberglass insulation in full, sealed bats only (must be bagged)
  • Bricks in good, intact condition*
  • Concrete blocks in good, intact condition*
  • Shingles, in full boxes and new condition (in original packaging)
  • 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, damage, mold, or mildew
  • Any broken or partial bricks and concrete blocks
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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 6′ 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, or “L” shaped, or with sink cutout
  • Any cabinet that shows signs of mold, or is otherwise unsalable
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DOORS

WHAT WE CAN ACCEPT:

  • Interior solid doors in new condition with Jam
  • French and glass doors with glass clean and intact, with all hardware and Jam
  • Exterior doors in new condition, with Jam and Sill

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
  • Altered, or cut doors
  • Sliding Glass Doors
  • Door Slabs
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ELECTRICAL

WHAT WE CAN ACCEPT:

  • Plug outlets, switches, and other in-wall components in new condition (in original packaging)
  • 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
  • Cable, or phone wire
  • Used outlets, or switches
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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
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FLOORING

WHAT WE CAN ACCEPT:

  • Carpets in new condition, at least 10×10′ in size
  • Area rugs in like new condition, free of rips, stains, tears, and smells
  • Carpet padding, in brand new condition only
  • Vinyl and linoleum flooring, new, and in quantities of 10 square feet or more
  • Hardwood and parquet flooring, new, and in quantities of 10 square feet or more
  • Laminate flooring, new, and in quantities of 10 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 or longer than 16’
  • Any used flooring
  • Single or Loose flooring quantities
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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
  • Sofa beds
  • Futons
  • Conference tables
  • Baby furniture, cribs, and other baby equipment
  • Mattresses and box springs
  • Motorized, mechanical, and hospital beds
  • Hutches over 4 feet wide
  • China cabinets over 4 feet wide
  • Television armoires and entertainment centers
  • Executive, metal, glass, hutch, or L-shaped desks
  • Medical Equipment and Devices
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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 (fully charged)

WHAT WE CANNOT ACCEPT:

  • Hot tubs
  • Trampolines
  • Swing sets and playground equipment
  • Pools
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HARDWARE

WHAT WE CAN ACCEPT:

  • 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:

  • Used Door Knobs
  • Any item with signs of rust or other damage
  • Individual items such and nails or screws, not in containers or sorted
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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
  • Jewelry
  • Musical instruments (excluding pianos and organs)
  • Holiday décor in good condition and full working order

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
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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, or bulbs, incandescent, and CFL lightbulbs, or halogen
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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

WHAT WE CANNOT ACCEPT:

  • Any item with evidence of mold, rot, or termite damage
  • Lumber with nails, screws or, excessive warping
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MEDIA

WHAT WE CAN ACCEPT:

  • Hardcover books
  • Softcover books
  • Records
  • CDs
  • DVDs
  • Blu-rays

WHAT WE CANNOT ACCEPT:

  • Encyclopedias
  • Textbooks
  • VHS tapes
  • Cassette tapes
  • Magazines
  • Newspaper
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PAINT

WHAT WE CAN ACCEPT:

  • NO Paint

WHAT WE CANNOT ACCEPT:

  • Paint
  • Any paint additives, or chemicals of any kind
  • Opened, spoiled, or rusted cans of paint
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PLUMBING

WHAT WE CAN ACCEPT:

  • Pedestal sinks in good condition, free of cracks and stains
  • New Toilets
  • Bathtubs in good condition with no signs of leaks, rust, cracking or stains
  • 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
  • Used hot water heaters
  • Used Toilets
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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
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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

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
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