Accepted ReStore Donations

We encourage builders, contractors, businesses and individuals to donate new or re-usable materials, as well as any inventory that is overstocked or discontinued.  The ReStore offers an alternative, cost-effective means for disposal of good, clean, reuseable items and will provide the donor with a receipt suitable for tax deduction reporting .   Please do not take offense when we ask questions about the items you wish to donate.  We need to ensure that they are in the condition we know we can sell in the store.  We do not have a repair shop, cleaning department  or refinishing department.  Items need to be sales-floor ready.  It is costly for us to operate our large truck so there may be items in good shape that we will not pick up, such as smaller items that can fit in a car that you could bring to the store.  If we do pick up your items, they need to be in the garage, on the driveway or easily accessible such as on a ground-level porch.  We do not move items up or down stairs and we do not disassemble or disconnect items.

Habitat for Humanity is a not-for-profit entity and your donations are tax-deductible. You will be required to place the value on your donations.  Our donor receipt includes our Federal Tax ID Number.

The store manager will screen all donations and has the right to refuse items.  You may be asked to send photos of furniture and cabinets.  Items that appear to possibly contain lead will be refused, such as older painted doors and windows and older lighting fixtures with soldered pieces.   Please refer to the list below of accepted items, and note those that may be temporarily not accepted due to current inventory levels.  If you have a question as to whether your items will be accepted, feel free to call in advance – (603) 750-3200 or send an email to manager@nhrestore.org.

For full-kitchen donations, please email photos to manager@nhrestore.org .  This helps us determine if we can accept them and allows us to promote them on our website.  For information on our deconstruction services to disassemble and remove your kitchen or other donate-able items in your home, visit  http://www.senhhabitat.org/deconstruction.html

Temporarily NOT ACCEPTING due to currently high inventory levels:

• Bathroom sinks
• Entertainment Centers
• Balusters
• Recessed lights
• Storm windows
• Shutters

ACCEPTABLE DONATIONS:

• Appliances – Must be “sales floor clean” in need of no cleaning , in 100% working order, and 10 years old or less. Washers, dryers, refrigerators, microwaves, stoves, etc.  Electric only, no gas appliances.
• Architectural Items – Columns, antiques, mantles, etc.
• Cabinets – Kitchen or bath complete with doors, drawers, and no damage.
• Carpet and Pads – New only, please.
• Counter Tops – Good condition, straight pieces only, no sink cutout.
• Doors - No broken glass, good condition, free of bowing and twisting, holes and deep gouges, water damage and splintering, no lead paint.
• Electrical – Usable fixtures, parts and supplies, no broken glass. Ceiling fans must be in complete working order with all pieces intact.
• Flooring - Wood (de-nailed), ceramic tile, vinyl.
• Furniture – Case goods only (wood, metal, glass – no upholstered furniture or bedding); tables, chairs, bureaus, bookcases, hutches, etc.
• Hardware – Door knobs, hinges, locks, nails, cabinet pulls, bolts, nuts, screws, etc.
• Landscaping – Patio and paving stone, brick, shovels/rakes, etc.
• Lumber – At least 8’ in length, please. If deconstructed, must be completely de-nailed, free of rot and water damage, and free of excessive twisting and bowing.
• Paint – New gallons and quarts only, paint or stain, latex only, never frozen.
• Plumbing – Usable fixtures, parts and supplies, sinks, tubs/showers.
• Plywood Sheathing – half and full sheets in good condition
• Roofing – Full bundles only, drip edge full lengths.
• Siding – Vinyl or aluminum, full boxes only.
• Tools – Hand, garden, working power tools.
• Windows – Insulated double pane glass, no broken glass, framed only (no sashes), no rot, mold or chipping paint on wood frames, no cut sills.

The following materials cannot be accepted:
Lead-based materials including painted doors over 30 years old and older lighting fixtures with soldered pieces, aluminum sliding glass doors, glass shower doors, used toilets, toxic materials, oil-based paints and stains, window blinds, draperies, wallpaper, fireplaces, fluorescent lights or bulbs, window parts or pieces, window sashes, shutters, clothing, toys, computers, electronics, old appliances, trash.

In addition to the building material donations and other merchandise we accept to stock the store, we can always use lots of other things we can use on a regular basis to help reduce expenses and ultimately increase our bottom line and build more homes!!

Donate Everyday Supplies for ReStore Operations
We will always gratefully accept gift cards for Staples or grocery/supply stores for cleaning supplies. We appreciate any support you can provide. Here’s a list of ongoing supply needs:

• copier paper
• toner
• pens
• tape
• note pads
• cleaning supplies (for counters, bathrooms, windows and more)
• paper towels
• toilet paper