The ReStore welcomes your donations of new and used building materials.

We encourage donors to bring in your donation because it allows your donation’s proceeds to go farther towards Habitat’s mission. Secondly, you will have the opportunity to visit the ReStore and possibly find something YOU need. Please contact the store regarding the items to be donated BEFORE bringing them in and a friendly staff member or volunteer will make a conditional acceptance or other recommendation.

Pickup services are available for large items and groups of items. A determination of whether a pickup service can be offered for your donation will be made over the phone when you call. If Habitat is picking up your items, it will be about 2-3 weeks before we can collect the items. We cannot promise any specific date or time for the pickup and the items must be in an easily accessible location such as a driveway or a garage. Due to insurance and security risks, Habitat staff members are unable to retrieve items from inside a home. Our staff will contact you the day before we are in your area to confirm pickup.

Donation Guidelines

ALL DONATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO BE EVALUATED BY A STAFF MEMBER AND CAN BE TURNED AWAY FOR ANY REASON – this may include current ReStore stock status, salability of the item(s), condition, and cleanliness. All items must be clean and in good working order. We are unable to make repairs or supply parts. If you wouldn’t buy it – no one else wants it either.

Materials We Accept:

• Doors
• Windows
• Appliances
• Electrical Fixtures & Fittings
• Plumbing Fixtures & Fittings
• Kitchen Cabinets
• Bathroom Fixtures
• Paint
• Lumber
• Hardware
• Roofing & Siding Materials
• Outdoor Furniture
• CLEAN area rugs

Materials We Do NOT Accept:

• Indoor Furniture
• Office Furniture
• Clothing
• Household Goods
• Wall Hung Bathroom Sinks
• Cast Iron Tubs
• Cast Iron Kitchen Sinks (unless in pristine condition)
• Wall Ovens (unless convection and less than 5 yrs. old)
• Cook Tops
• Built-In Microwaves
• Single Sashes
• Storm Windows (unless brand new)
• Aluminum Primary Windows
• Aluminum Siding Glass Doors
• Hollow Core Slab Doors (Luan)
• Used Carpet
• Aluminum or Plastic Blinds
• Less than full cans of paint
• Hazardous Materials
• Asbestos containing items
• Warped or Twisted Lumber

Requirements:

• Lumber must be at least 4 feet or longer, not weathered, termite damaged, or studded with nails.
• Sheet lumber must be a full 4x8 sheet.
• Trim is not considered lumber.
• Bathroom vanity tops must have a corresponding cabinet.
• All appliances MUST be in working condition.
• Dishwashers must be 5 years old or newer.
• Other appliances should be 10 yrs. old or newer.
• Storm doors must have all the mounting hardware with them (including the top piece and the side latch piece)
• Windows must be complete windows in frames.
• Shingles or Siding must be in original packaging.
• Toilets must have a bowl, tank, and a tank top.
• Countertops should be a slab with no holes, or with a cabinet set.
• Cabinets do not need to be full sets.

For more information or to ask specific questions, contact the ReStore directly at 531-4155, or email ReStore Manager, Rachel D'Souza at rachel@habitatstl.org.