DONATE - Habitat for Humanity ReStore

DONATE

DONATE

DONATE

free pickups and dropoffs ways to donate

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online

Fill out a quick form to request a pickup

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by email

Send photos of your donation via email

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drop off

Drop your donation at a ReStore near you

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by phone

Questions? Just give us a call at
(510) 803-3343

online circle icon Shop and Donate at your local Bay Area ReStore

online

Fill out a quick form to request a pickup

phone circle icon Shop and Donate at your local Bay Area ReStore

by phone

Just give us a call at
(510) 803-3343

email circle icon Shop and Donate at your local Bay Area ReStore

by email

Send photos of your donation via email

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drop off

Drop your donation at a ReStore near you

business

For inventory donations, email Commercial@HabitatEBSV.org

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vehicles

Donate cars, trucks, boats, and more directly to Habitat

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monetary

Support Habitat for Humanity with a direct cash donation

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recycle

Recycle paint, mattresses, and clothes at ReStore

business

For large donations and ReStore partnerships, email our team

vehicle circle icon Shop and Donate at your local Bay Area ReStore

vehicles

Donate cars, trucks, boats, and more directly to Habitat

monetary circle icon Shop and Donate at your local Bay Area ReStore

monetary

Support Habitat for Humanity with a direct cash donation

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recycle

Recycle paint, mattresses, and clothes at ReStore

pickup requirements

Requesting a pickup for your home? We request that all donations be brought out to the curbside, into your driveway, or to an easily accessible part of your garage. Our pick-up staff cannot enter your home to retrieve items due to liability concerns. Donation minimums may apply.

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what does ReStore accept? donation criteria

ReStore is unable to accept items that are damaged, broken, not working, missing parts, rusted, rotted, or splintered. Acceptability is at the discretion of ReStore drivers and donation staff. ReStore reserves the right to decline donations based on current inventory stock and condition.

For a full list of accepted items, please see the chart below. Unsure about your donation? Just give us a call at (510) 803-3343.

For donation criteria for all accepted categories, please see our list below.

yes please

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furniture
  • fully intact
  • upholstered furniture cannot be worn, faded, torn, soiled, or stained
  • office furniture items must also be appropriate for home use
  • mattresses and box springs cannot be donated, but may be recycled at ReStore Oakland
  • incomplete dining sets
  • sofa beds
  • car seats, high chairs, strollers
  • entertainment centers
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furniture
  • fully intact
  • upholstered furniture cannot be worn, faded, torn, soiled, or stained
  • office furniture items must also be appropriate for home use
  • mattresses and box springs cannot be donated, but may be recycled at ReStore Oakland
  • incomplete dining sets
  • sofa beds
  • car seats, high chairs, strollers
  • entertainment centers
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appliances
  • less than 7 years old
  • in perfect operating condition
  • includes all necessary parts
  • near-spotless inside and out
  • new trash compactors
  • new built-in ovens
  • new double ovens
  • new garbage disposals
  • fireplaces
  • used trash compactors
  • used built-in ovens
  • used double ovens
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appliances
  • less than 7 years old
  • in perfect operating condition
  • includes all necessary parts
  • near-spotless inside and out
  • new trash compactors
  • new built-in ovens
  • new double ovens
  • fireplaces
  • used trash compactors
  • used built-in ovens
  • used double ovens
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tools & materials
  • lumber and construction materials must be unused and in significant quantity
  • power tools and hand tools must be undamaged and in perfect operating condition
  • new, unopened nails, screws, etc. in original packaging
  • paint cannot be donated, but may be recycled at ReStore Oakland
  • tools missing pieces
  • used lumber
  • radial arm saws
  • cement
  • grout
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tools & materials
  • lumber and construction materials must be unused and in significant quantity
  • power tools and hand tools must be undamaged and in perfect operating condition
  • paint cannot be donated, but may be recycled at ReStore Oakland
  • tools missing pieces
  • used lumber
  • radial arm saws
  • cement
  • grout
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lighting
  • near perfect cosmetics
  • includes all parts necessary for use, such as mounting brackets
  • perfect operating condition
  • some commercial fixtures accepted
  • damaged
  • can/recessed lights
  • track lighting
  • brass light fixtures
  • fluorescent light fixtures
  • used light bulbs
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lighting
  • near perfect cosmetics
  • includes all parts necessary for use, such as mounting brackets
  • perfect operating condition
  • some commercial fixtures accepted
  • damaged
  • can/recessed lights
  • track lighting
  • brass light fixtures
  • fluorescent light fixtures
  • used light bulbs
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cabinets
  • full sets of kitchen cabinets only (4 upper and 4 lower cabinets not counting blind corners or lazy susans, must include sink base cabinet)
  • made of solid wood or plywood
  • in excellent condition
  • near-perfect cosmetics
  • doors and drawers attached
  • all parts and hardware included
  • particleboard (except cabinet doors and drawer fronts)
  • melamine
  • over-sized
  • custom-built
  • loose shelving, drawers, or doors
  • TV cabinets
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cabinets
  • made of solid wood or plywood
  • in excellent condition
  • near-perfect cosmetics
  • all parts and hardware included
  • particleboard (except cabinet doors and drawer fronts)
  • melamine
  • over-sized
  • custom-built
  • loose shelving
  • TV cabinets
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doors & windows
  • doors in good condition
  • solid exterior doors
  • new, solid interior doors
  • patio doors
  • French doors with frame
  • new, fully functional windows
  • dual pane windows with seals intact
  • all necessary parts included
  • previously installed windows and interior doors
  • flat-panel hollow-core doors
  • oversized doors over 80″ tall
  • commercial doors
  • garage doors
  • non-operational picture windows
  • aluminum windows
  • windows over 6′ in any dimension
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doors & windows
  • doors in good condition
  • patio doors
  • French doors with frame
  • solid interior and exterior doors
  • some sliding closet and pocket doors accepted
  • fully functional windows in great condition
  • dual pane windows with seals intact
  • all necessary parts included
  • previously installed windows must be removed properly to ensure reusability
  • flat-panel hollow-core doors
  • oversized doors
  • commercial doors
  • garage doors
  • non-operational picture windows
  • aluminum windows
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plumbing & fixtures
  • bathtubs & shower enclosures
  • unused or near-perfect cosmetics
  • 1.6 gpf toilets 
  • perfectly clean, undamaged sinks in perfect operating condition with all necessary parts included
  • used plumbing fittings
  • cast iron sinks
  • cast iron bathtubs
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plumbing & fixtures
  • bathtubs & shower enclosures
  • unused or near-perfect cosmetics
  • 1.6 gpf toilets 
  • perfectly clean, undamaged sinks in perfect operating condition with all necessary parts included
  • used plumbing fittings
  • cast iron sinks
  • cast iron bathtubs
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flooring
  • all flooring must be new, never-installed, and of a significant quantity (100 sq. ft. minimum)
  • tile
  • laminate
  • used flooring in anything less than excellent condition
Home Decor
home décor
  • artwork or picture frames
  • seasonal decorations
  • framed mirrors
  • vases, ceramics, or glassware
  • statues
  • clean throw pillows or blankets
  • hardcover books
  • knick-knacks
  • unframed mirrors
  • paperback books
  • throw pillows or blankets in less than excellent condition
  • bedding and linens cannot be donated, but mattresses and box springs may be recycled at ReStore Oakland
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flooring
  • all flooring must be new, never-installed, and of a significant quantity (100 sq. ft. minimum)
  • tile
  • laminate
  • used flooring in anything less than excellent condition
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other
  • ceiling fans must be new
  • gaming tables
  • bicycles in great condition
  • sporting equipment
  • pianos (drop-off only)
  • clothing
  • toys
  • electronics and e-waste
  • vertical blinds
  • play structures
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other
  • ceiling fans must be new
  • gaming tables
  • bicycles in great condition
  • sporting equipment
  • pianos (drop-off only)
  • bedding and linens cannot be donated, but mattresses and box springs may be recycled at ReStore Oakland
  • clothing
  • toys
  • books
  • electronics and e-waste
  • vertical blinds
  • play structures

reduce, reuse, recycle recycling at ReStore

Mattresses and paint cannot be accepted as donations. However, they can be recycled at ReStore Oakland during regular donation drop-off hours. Additionally, hazardous waste such as batteries, fluorescent lights, and aerosols can be disposed of at the Household Hazardous Waste Facility, located right next to ReStore San Jose, in the San Jose Environmental Innovation Center

why donate to ReStore?

SUSTAINABLE RETAIL

Every donation to ReStore keeps usable goods and materials out of landfills. When you get new stuff and donate your old stuff for reuse, someone in your community gets a great deal.

AFFORDABLE HOUSING

Donations to ReStore are resold to the public to raise funds for Habitat for Humanity. This supports Habitat’s work to create more housing opportunity in the Bay Area through building, preservation, and education. Learn more about Habitat’s current projects here.

EARN TAX CREDITS

Donors may be eligible for tax credits for the value of their donations. And, as part of Habitat for Humanity, a registered nonprofit, ReStore can provide the necessary paperwork. See our Business Partnerships page to learn more.

how does ReStore get great new stuff? Top ReStore Donors

extra thanks to these amazing business donors!