Guidelines for Donated Items

Accepted at the Habitat for Humanity of Putnam ReStore

Items We Accept:

Please note that the list below is for donation items dropped off at the ReStore location. Items eligible for pickup may differ slightly. All dropped off donation items must be approved by the store staff. Thank you!

• Appliances: Cooktops, stoves, ovens, dishwashers, dryers, microwaves, refrigerators, washers. Less than ten years old. Must be in full working order and clean. 

• Building Materials:

• Flooring: Tile or laminate in box quantity or greater.  Hardwood/parquet flooring free of rot and 200 sq. ft. minimum. 

• Lumber: Dimensional/Trim—4 feet or longer.  Sheet Goods—half sheets or larger.

• Insulation: New only (200 sq. ft. minimum).

• Roofing: New only (200 sq. ft. minimum).

• Cabinets: All drawers and cabinets must be included.

• Countertops: Minimal damage only.

• Decorative: Rugs, paintings, housewares, etc. Larger items only.

• Doors: Undamaged and solid wood doors only—remove nails first.  Glass doors must be insulated. No shower doors.

• Electronics: Smart TV’s only, and must have a remote.

• Furniture: In good, resalable condition (no rips, stains, or pet hair.) Bed frames must have headboard, footboard, side rails, and hardware. No IKEA, composite, or particle board furniture.

• Hardware: Rust free.

• Heating: Woodstoves, fireplaces (less than five years old), furnaces (less than ten years old, high efficiency), etc. Must be in good working order. No gas fireplaces or burners. 

• Lighting: Lamps only. All parts included and in good working order. No light fixtures. 

• Mattresses: Must be in excellent condition. (No rips, stains, wear, or pet hair.) 

• Mirrors: must be framed. 

• Rugs: In good, resalable condition (no rips, stains, or pet hair.) 

• Roofing Materials: New shingles (full pack minimum), rolls of roofing material (200 sq. ft. minimum). No gutters accepted. 

• Sinks & Plumbing: Bathtubs, sinks, faucets, toilets, bathroom accessories, shower pans. Undamaged only. No used toilets, faucets, or pipe fittings leading to faucets.

• Tools: Hand tools, power tools, bench tools. Safe working condition only.

• Windows: Insulated glass only.  Must include all hardware.  No rot or cracked, broken, or foggy glass.  All nails must be removed.  No single paned windows.

Items We Cannot Accept:

Unfortunately, due to legal requirements, lack of customer demand, and issues of resaleability we cannot accept items on the list below. This is not a comprehensive list and some items may be refused due to current inventory levels.

• Appliances in disrepair or more than 10 years old

• Anything broken

• Bedding and bed pillows 

• Blinds

• Carpeting

• Ceiling Fans

• Chandeliers

• China and china cabinets

• Clothing

• Carpet pads

• Children items: cribs, car seats, highchairs, etc.

• Christmas trees that are damaged

• Computer equipment 

• Curtains

• Draperies

• Electronics other than smart TVs 

• Exercise equipment 

• Fireplace inserts

• Footwear

• Gas dryers

• Hazardous materials

• IKEA furniture 

• Linens

• Life vests

• Overhead Lighting and fixtures

• Oil-based paint

• Paints, primers, stains, chemicals, or solvents of any kind.

• Particle board furniture of any kind 

• Pesticides

• Pipes and pipe fittings leading to faucets and/or plumbed-in appliances

• Playpens

• Plumbed-in appliances

• Rusted items

• Shower doors

• Single-paned windows

• TV cabinets

• Unframed glass or mirrors

• Used paint

• Used toilets

• Unmarked containers

• Water heaters

• Window treatments or blinds

From time to time, the ReStore may be unable to accept certain donations due to space limitations. 

ReStore employees and volunteers have the final right of refusal on any item.

Please contact us if you have any questions regarding a ReStore donation.