Donating to Habitat ReStore is a true win/win for our community. By donating your new or used building materials, tools, furniture or appliances to ReStore you help create a sustainable income for Habitat for Humanity of Metro Louisville. At the same time, you help keep usable materials from our landfill, earn a tax donation for the fair market value of your donation, and create sweat equity opportunities for our Partner Families.
Below is a list of what we accept. Please keep in mind that these items will be resold to the public. ReStore can only sell items that are in acceptable condition, so please read the list carefully.
You can bring in your donation during store hours.
(Please Note: ReStore charges a $10 trip fee for all donation pickups to help offset our travel expenses.)
ReStore Acceptance Guidelines
Do NOT accept:
Glass or unframed mirrors
Paint
Mini blinds or window treatments
Shower doors
Water beds/Mattresses or box springs
Gym equipment
Window sashes without the window frame
Sliding glass doors without the door frame
Used Ceiling tiles
Any Computers, printers, scanners, phones, or fax machines
We DO WANT the following:
Appliances
MUST BE IN GOOD CONDITION
Must be in complete working order – absolutely no repairs needed
Must be no older than 10 years old
Bathroom
Toilets must be in perfect condition with no stains and have ALL working parts
Tubs must be free of chips, stains, and cracks
Showers must be in near-new condition
Cabinets
Must be in reusable, serviceable condition
Must be damage free
Particle board/pressed wood cabinets must be in near-perfect condition
Must have no water damage
Doors
Must be free of bowing and twisting
Must be free of holes and deep gouges
Must be free of water damage and splintering
Electronics
Household only (TV’s-radio’s…)
Must be in complete working order – absolutely no repairs needed
TV’s must be plugged in when we arrive so we may verify that they work!
Windows
Must be in good condition – no fogging or cracks
Flooring
Carpet must be clean (no stains, spots, or holes)
Ceramic tile must be intact (no broken pieces) and be in usable quantities (100 sq feet or more)
Vinyl must be in usable quantities
Wood flooring must be in usable quantities (100 sq feet or more) no nails
Furniture and Home Accessories
FURNITURE MUST BE IN GOOD CONDITION! NO EXCEPTIONS.
Hardware
Door knob sets – standard and keyed
Cabinet Pulls
Nuts, bolts, nails and screws of all types
Lighting Fixtures
Must be in working condition
No Broken glass
Must be in ready-to-use condition
Ceiling fans must be in complete working order with all pieces intact INCLUDING THE MOUNTING HARDWARE
Lumber
Must be completely de-nailed
Must be free of rot and water damage
Must be free of excessive twisting and bowing
Must be stacked and easily accessible
Plumbing
Faucets
PVC pipe
Copper pipe and fittings
Galvanized pipe fittings
Roofing
Shingles must be in usable quantities/minimum one bundle
Gutters – Galvanized and vinyl
Tools
Must be in complete working condition – no repairs