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Donating to the ReStore

Requirements

The first requirement is that all products donated to the ReStore must be in good enough condition to sell to the public. With that in mind, following are some general guidelines for donating your item(s) to the ReStore.

What donations CAN the ReStore accept?
Cabinets- up-to-date and not damaged
Plumbing- usable fixtures, parts and supplies
Electrical- useable fixtures, parts and supplies
Windows- insulated glass, no broken glass, no sashes accepted
Hardware, knobs, hinges, locks, nails, cabinet pulls, nuts, bolts, screws
Lumber, at least 6' in length
Doors with jambs- No broken glass
Roofing, no scrap materials please!
Carpet, no used carpet, no stains or odors
Tools, hand, garden, working power
Flooring, wood, ceramic tile, vinyl
Paint (full cans, no older than one year)
Millwork/trim, wood casing and base, vinyl base, ceramic
Miscellaneous, masonry, sheathing, siding, drywall supplies
Lighting


The ReStore CANNOT accept:
appliances older than 5 years old
blinds
windows with broken glass
used carpet or padding
paint thinner or other hazardous/toxic chemicals
wallpaper
cast iron tubs (exception claw foot and pedestal)
cast iron sinks with scratches or in poor condition
air conditioners - only new or slightly used will be accepted
furnaces - only new or slightly used will be accepted
screens
used shutters

How do I go about donating an item?
If
you have good, reusable or new materials, give us a call. We will gladly tell you if we are currently in need of your donation or we will give you information on alternate sites for your donation.


Do you have pick-up service?
I
t is possible to schedule for pickup of large donations or the donation of a large item, but we ask your assistance by scheduling to drop off smaller items. In order for a donation to be picked up, it must have a minimum value of $50. We ask that the donation be cleaned up and ready to load upon arrival of the driver. There is no guarantee that your donation will be accepted until it is seen. The driver reserves the right to refuse pick-up of any item.

Have an item the ReStore doesn't accept?

Help out another cause by donating or recycling your item with one of these organizations:

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Did you know that ReStore can help your business's bottom line?

By using ReStore as a destination for unwanted materials, your business can save money by reducing hauling and landfill fees.  ReStore will pick up materials FREE of charge.  Some businesses have the ReStore truck stop by on a regular weekly or monthly stop!

As well as saving money, you can reference your donation when letting your customer's know you are participating in 'green' activities.  Most companies are adopting more environmentally sound practices and even have marketing plans talking about it!  A third benefit is the charitable donation receipt you receive each time you make a donation to ReStore!


An example of what businesses are donating to ReStore:

Resets
Discontinued Merchandise
Mistinted Paint
Left-over Building Materials
Mis-sized Windows & Doors
End Lots
Surplus Materials
Partial Pallets
Freight Damaged Materials
Blemished Materials
And much, much more!

Call us at 515-309-0224 to discuss how ReStore can help you with all of your green!


  

Store Hours: Tuesday - Friday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm    l    Saturday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm    l    Closed Sunday and Monday
Greater DSM Habitat for Humanity ReStore
2341 Second Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50303
515-309-0224
Contact us at:
   restoreinfo@dmhabitatrestore.org

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