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Donating materials to the Habitat ReStore

The Habitat ReStore accepts new and used building-related materials from contractors, suppliers, individuals, remodelers and property managers. Some materials are used directly in the construction of Habitat homes, but most are offered to the general public to purchase at reduced prices. Here is a listing of some of the generous companies that have donated materials this year.

Step 1

When you have good, reusable or new materials, call (563) 391-4949. You will be asked for a description of the materials as well as your contact information. We prefer that donors include delivery of the materials to the store as part of their donation, so please indicate if you are able to deliver your donation to the Habitat ReStore when you call.

Step 2

Your call will be returned to determine if we are able to use your donation and to schedule a drop off time or collection time, if necessary.

Step 3

If the Habitat ReStore is picking up donated items, we will call to confirm the pick-up. For the safest, most efficient pick-ups, please follow these guidelines:

Have all materials available on ground level (i.e. garage or driveway)
Please mark all items "Habitat ReStore"
Absolutely no hazardous materials
We are unable to haul away trash

As we are only able to accept reusable materials, our staff may have to decline some materials at the time of pickup. Please don't be angry or insulted by our screening process. Our goal is for our sales to support the construction of Habitat homes. If we take items we cannot sell, we end up simply being a storage facility or a repository for the dump.

Wanted — Used and surplus materials, fixtures, tools and supplies:

Appliances - Refrigerators, stoves, washers, dryers, new or in excellent condition
Cabinets, complete - not damaged
Countertops - no cutouts, good condition
Plumbing, usable fixtures, parts and supplies - toilets - low flow only
Electrical, usable fixtures, parts and supplies
Windows, very new- insulated glass, complete units, smaller old window sashes (for crafters)
Hardware, knobs, hinges, locks, nails, cabinet pulls, nuts, bolts, screws
Lumber, dimensional and sheets - at least 4' in length, no nails or screws
Doors - solid, prehung & Storm
Roofing, no scrap materials please!
New Carpeting
Paint - latex only - from businesses and contractors only
Tools, hand, garden, working power
Flooring, wood, ceramic tile, vinyl
Millwork/trim, wood casing and base, vinyl base, ceramic
Miscellaneous, masonry, sheathing, siding, drywall supplies

Items the Habitat ReStore cannot accept:

lead-based materials
paint, stain, or varnish from individuals
toxic materials
blinds & curtain rods
items that are broken, are parts of large items, or that would take a great amount of labor to fix
ductwork - used
hollow core door slabs
cultured marble sinks

wallpaper
furniture
carpet pad
siding - unless large quantities
window parts or pieces
pieces under 4' long of materials, such as lumber, drywall, styrofoam, etc.

Please note: this list is subject to change -- please call and check before bringing items for donation.

Thank you for your support.

A receipt for tax purposes is provided at the time of donation.