Donating to ReStores
Donations made to our ReStores are tax-deductible and 100% of the proceeds support Habitat’s mission. Plus, you’ll be keeping good, reusable items in use and out of landfills. The Twin Cities ReStores receive new and gently-used donations from individuals, building supply stores, contractors, home builders, interior designers, and Twin Cities businesses.
Making Your Donation
Donations can either be dropped off at either of our store locations, or, for larger items and donations, you may request a pick-up. Check out our Donation Valuation guide to see list of typical ReStore items at suggest rangle value for determining income tax deductibility.
Donation Hours:
Tuesday - Friday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Sunday and Monday: Closed
Donation Pick-Up Hours:
Monday -F riday: 9am to 4pm
Saturday and Sunday: Sorry, we do not offer weekend pickups.
Please take a moment to review our Accepted and Unaccepted Items list below. The purpose of this list is to provide a general outline for items we do and do not accept; however, it is not complete. We encourage you to fill out the form on this page with any questions you have regarding your donation.
| Yes, Please! | No, thank you. |
| Appliances Refrigerator (no commercial, no built-in), freezer, stove, vent hood, washer, dryer. Less than 10 years old. Determine the age of your appliance at www.appliance411.com. |
Appliances No used dishwashers, wall or double ovens, microwaves, garbage disposals, cooktops. |
| Architectural Items Mantles (factory painted or stained), columns, framed stained glass, wrought iron stairs, railings, and spindles. |
Architectural Items No fireplaces/fireplace inserts. |
| Building Materials Drywall (4’x4’ or 4’x8’). Lumber (6 ft. or longer). Plywood (2’x4’ or 4’x8’). Baseboard, trim (6 ft. or longer). Remove nails, screws. |
Building Materials No used deck wood, particle board shelving. |
| Bathroom Sinks, new tubs, medicine cabinets, new shower surrounds, vanities w/ top & bottom smaller than 5 ft., less than 20 years old. |
Bathroom No used toilets, jetted tubs, factory molded sinks, cast iron sinks, shower doors or unframed mirrors. |
| Carpet New carpet only, rolled. Must be at least 10’x12’. New rugs or professionally cleaned. Please write size on the back with permanent marker. |
Carpet No used carpet or carpet pad. |
| Doors Interior (wood and metal, bi-fold, glass). Exterior (metal or glass). Remove and bag door hardware. |
Doors No hollow core, used shower doors, painted, mirrored doors, exterior wood, garage doors or openers. No mold. |
| Electrical/Electronics Electrical parts, wire, hardware, outlets, plate covers, light switches—residential only |
Electrical/Electronics No electronic items (TVs, computers, CD/DVD players). |
| Flooring: Hardwood / Laminate / Vinyl - New only! Hardwood, laminate (made in USA), and vinyl (8’x6’ and larger). Please write size on the back of vinyl with permanent marker |
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl No used flooring. |
| Furniture Couches & loveseats (pickup only), dressers, end tables, dining tables, chairs, side tables, home office desks (6’ or less). |
Furniture No pattern upholstery, bed frames, futons, office furniture, cubicles, 4-drawer file cabinets, entertainment centers, recliners, sofa beds. |
| Hardware Knobs, hinges, nails, screws, nuts, bolts, boxes of fasteners, and locks. Drop-off only. |
Hardware No cans or jars of fasteners. |
| Home Exterior New shingles, new insulation, new gutters. Seasonally accepted Apr 1 - Oct 31. |
Home Exterior No used gutters, shutters, new or used siding including Hardie Board. No garage doors or openers. |
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Home Decor/Home Interior New blinds/shades, new shutters, framed mirrors, new rugs (or professionally cleaned). Drop Off only |
Home Decor/Home Interior No used vertical blinds, window coverings, unframed mirror or glass. |
| HVAC - New only! Air Conditioners, furnaces, central air systems, water heaters. Residential size only. Seasonally accepted. |
HVAC - New only! |
| Kitchen/Kitchen Cabinets Cabinets: doors/drawers/hinges attached. Less than 20 yrs old, stained or factory painted. Custom cabinets (6’ or smaller runs). Sinks, stainless only. Laminate countertops, new only (no holes). |
Kitchen/Kitchen Cabinets No solid surface or used laminated countertops. |
| Lawn & Garden/Landscaping Lawn furniture, yard tools. Seasonally accepted Apr 1- Oct 31. |
Lawn & Garden/Landscaping No items with rot, damage, rust will not be accepted. No propane tanks, no gas or oil containers. No backyard play sets. No used fencing. |
| Lighting & Ceiling Fans Flush mount, chandeliers, sconces, lamps. Ceiling Fans drop off only. |
Lighting & Ceiling Fans No shiny yellow brass, used light bulbs, track lighting, fluorescent fixtures or bulbs. |
| Paint/Paint Supplies Full or unopened cans of latex (5 containers or less per visit). Paint Supplies—brushes, rollers, paint trays. Drop off only. |
Paint/Paint Supplies No oil-based or spray paint. |
| Plumbing New PVC and metal piping 6ft., fixtures, parts and supplies. |
Plumbing No used toilets, water softeners, cast iron sinks or tubs. |
| Tile - New only! Ceramic, slate, porcelain, marble, VCT. Minimum 1 box |
Tile - New only! |
| Tools Power tools and hand tools. Aluminum or fiberglass ladders. |
Tools No recalled items, stationary large power tools, table saws, radial arm saws or wooden ladders. |
| Windows - New only! New complete units with all sashes and frames. Metal screens. |
Windows No single pane, used windows, wood screens, shutters. |
| Other Miscellaneous Items |
Other Miscellaneous Items No automobile parts, children’s items/toys, clothing, electronics/TVs, exercise equipment, hazardous materials, mattresses or box springs, musical instruments, medical equipment, pesticides or fertilizers, pianos and organs, small household items, textiles, toxic chemicals. |
