ACCEPTABLE DONATIONS
(Must be in good, usable condition - complete and functional in every way.)
This is not intended to be a complete list of acceptable/ unacceptable items but merely a sample. Our staff has the final say based on age, condition or amount currently in stock. Please approach our donation center with an open mind and we will do our best to accommodate you. We truly appreciate your thinking of us, yet are unable to accept everything you may have brought us.
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APPLIANCES
Washers, dryers, refrigerators, freezers, dishwashers (dishwashers must be 2010 or newer), microwaves, wall ovens, stoves (gas and electric), small appliances (toasters, waffle irons, coffee makers, etc. ARCHITECTURAL ITEMS/DETAILS Mantels, columns, stained/leaded glass, molding, etc. in usable amounts (4' or more). BEDDING AND LINENS No rips, stains or tears and must be bagged or boxed. Comforters, blankets, pillow cases, sheets, sashes, mattress pads, table cloths, napkins. Pre-owned mattresses and box springs accepted. BLINDS New and in box (Plantation shutters may be out of box). CABINETS No water damage. Must be complete with doors and drawers. Kitchen, bathroom, storage/garage cabinets accepted. We cannot accept vanity tops without the cabinet base. CARPET AND AREA RUGS Carpet must be in whole pieces (no cut outs or remnants), free of rips, stains, tears, pet and smoke odors. Area rugs - free of rips, stains, tears, pet and smoke odor. "Whole room" carpet - ONLY if new and rolled. COUNTER TOPS No corner pieces. Minimum of 6' in length. Marble, Granite, Corion, Quartz (must be straight and unbroken). Formica, Laminate, Tile, Wood (6' minimum straight with no sink holes). DOORS Residential only (free of bowing, twisting, holes, deep gouges, water damage and splintering). Slab (flat luan) doors must be in EXCELLENT condition and unpainted. ELECTRONICS TV's (plasma, LED and HD), speakers, receivers, DVD players, touch screen monitors, video game consoles, controllers and games. Must be in working condition. FLOORING One room minimum and must be in full boxes or rolls. Tile, laminate, hardwood, vinyl/linoleum, underlayment. FURNITURE MOST all wooden or upholstered in good condition free of rips, tears, stains, odors and pet dander. Desktops (only with desk, will not accept top part alone). We do not accept particle board desks, TV cabinets or bookcases. Bed frames, head and foot boards accepted. |
HARDWARE
Must be bagged, boxed or jarred. Hinges (free of paint), nails, screws, fasteners, door pulls, door knobs (must be fully assembled), hangers, connectors, nuts, bolts, brackets, etc. HOME DÉCOR AND HOUSEWARE Artwork, silk flowers, dishes, china, glassware, pots, pans, flatware, framed mirrors (no cracks or chips), Christmas decor (accepted 10/1-12/1 only). INSULATION Rolls (must be packaged) and sheets (must be full sheets). Must be new. GLASS No cracked, broken or unframed glass/mirrors. LIGHTING Ceiling fans (all parts except hanger needed), table/desk/floor lamps (must have lamp shade, harp and finial), fluorescent bulbs (4' length maximum), sconces (free of rust), landscape lighting (free of dirt). LUMBER Must be at least 6' in length, without nails, warping, or weathering. OSB, plywood, pegboard, slot board, sheetrock, paneling. Half sheet minimum. MASONRY Large amounts must be palletized (we offer FREE pallets), no higher than 2', free of debris and left in a paved area accessible for our trucks. Bricks, cinder block, mortar (full bags only), etc. PAINT We buy and sell our own so only full cans will be accepted (NO oil base). PLUMBING Kitchen sinks, bathroom sinks, pedestal sinks (must have sink and base), toilets (white and off-white colors only and must have bowl and tank), fiberglass bathtubs (no corner tubs), shower inserts and pans, cast iron tubs (claw foot only), plumbing accessories (most accepted if bagged or boxed). ROOFING Minimum of 10 full, secured packs required. Shingles, paper (partial rolls accepted). SIDING Must be in full boxes. Vinyl, hardie plank, clapboard. TOOLS, LAWN AND GARDEN Must be operational and void of fuel. Lawn tools - edger, weed wacker, tiller, mower, leaf blower, hedge trimmer, chipper, etc. Power tools - miter saw, skill saw, drills, table saw, router, drill press, etc. Seed, fertilizer, pesticides - must be new and unused. Rakes, hoes, water hoses, spreaders, trowels, etc. WINDOWS No sign of rot or cracked glass. Vinyl (new or used with functional sashes), wood (new only). |
DONATION DROP-OFF HOURS:
Newport News ReStore Monday - Saturday, 9 - 5:30 p.m. 371 Chatham Drive Newport News, VA 23602 Phone: 757-246-4955, Option 4 Williamsburg ReStore Monday - Saturday, 9 - 5:30 p.m. 1303 Jamestown Rd. Colony Square Shopping Center Williamsburg, VA 23185 Phone: 757-246-4955, Option 5 REGRETFULLY,
WE CANNOT ACCEPT
*Residents of Hampton, York, Poquoson, James City, and Williamsburg can call the Virginia Peninsula Public Service Authority (VPPSA) at 757-259-9850 for paint disposal options. **Water Heaters - Faucets - Other Plumbing Used to Carry Drinking Water. |
**Due to a new EPA ruling, as of January 4, 2014, the ReStore is no longer able to accept/sell dishwashers, water heaters, faucets or any other plumbing supplies used to carry drinking water manufactured prior to January 1, 2010.
http://water.epa.gov/drink/info/lead/upload/epa815s13001.pdf
Questions? Call the ReStore at (757) 246-4955, Option 1.
http://water.epa.gov/drink/info/lead/upload/epa815s13001.pdf
Questions? Call the ReStore at (757) 246-4955, Option 1.