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DONATE

 

Ways to Donate

What Does ReStore Accept?

Donation Criteria

All items must be new or gently used in excellent working condition. Items must be ready to sell as-is, with no damage, stains, or missing pieces. Acceptability is at the discretion of ReStore staff pending in-person review of items. 

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

yes please

  • fully intact
  • upholstered furniture cannot be worn, faded, torn, soiled, or stained
  • outdoor patio furniture
  • office furniture items must also be appropriate for home use

no thanks

  • mattresses and box springs cannot be donated, but may be recycled at ReStore Oakland
  • futons
  • incomplete dining sets
  • baby furniture
  • car seats, high chairs, strollers

yes please

  • preferably less than 7 years old
  • in perfect operating condition
  • includes all necessary parts
  • clean inside and out

no thanks

  • used trash compactors
  • used garbage disposals
  • used built-in ovens
  • used double ovens

yes please

  • good condition lumber (6’ minimum)
  • full plywood sheets
  • power tools and hand tools must be in operational condition with all parts
  • new, unopened nails, screws, etc. in original packaging

no thanks

  • paint cannot be donated, but may be recycled at ReStore Oakland
  • tools missing pieces
  • used insulation
  • cement
  • grout

yes please

  • near perfect cosmetics
  • includes all parts necessary for use, such as mounting brackets
  • excellent operating condition
  • new LED lightbulbs 

no thanks

  • can/recessed lights
  • track lighting
  • commercial light fixtures
  • fluorescent lights
  • used light bulbs
  • incandescent or halogen light bulbs
  • used ceiling fans

yes please

  • Solid wood cabinets preferred, laminate or MDF cabinets in excellent condition accepted
  • doors and drawers attached
  • all parts and hardware included

no thanks

  • particleboard (except cabinet doors and drawer fronts)
  • over-sized or custom-built cabinets
  • loose shelving, drawers, or doors
  • cabinets with protruding nail or screw hazards

yes please

  • solid exterior & interior doors in good condition
  • patio doors
  • French doors with frame
  • fully functional windows
  • dual pane windows with seals intact
  • all necessary parts included

no thanks

  • flat-panel hollow core doors
  • oversized doors over 80″ tall
  • commercial doors
  • garage doors
  • non-operational fixed or picture windows
  • aluminum windows
  • windows over 6′ in any dimension

yes please

  • 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

no thanks

  • used plumbing fittings
  • cast iron sinks
  • cast iron bathtubs

yes please

  • all flooring must be new, never-installed, and of a significant quantity (100 sq. ft. minimum)
  • tile
  • laminate
  • hardwood
  • gently used area rugs or carpet squares in excellent condition

no thanks

  • Rolled carpet
  • Rolled linoleum

yes please

  • artwork or picture frames
  • seasonal decorations
  • framed mirrors
  • vases, ceramics, or glassware
  • statues
  • clean throw pillows or blankets
  • hardcover books
  • knick-knacks
  • real or artificial houseplants

no thanks

  • unframed mirrors
  • throw pillows or blankets in less than excellent condition
  • bedding and linens cannot be donated, but may be recycled at ReStore Oakland or ReStore Concord

yes please

  • vehicles running or not running
  • cars
  • trucks
  • RVs
  • vans
  • SUVs
  • boats
  • motorcycles
  • snow mobiles
  • farm & construction equipment

no thanks

  • incomplete vehicles
  • vehicles without four inflated tires for towing

yes please

  • gaming tables
  • bicycles in great condition
  • sporting equipment
  • exercise equipment less than 5 years old
  • mannequins and dress forms
  • garden pots or planters
  • luggage

no thanks

  • clothing cannot be donated, but may be recycled at ReStore Oakland or ReStore Concord
  • toys
  • vertical blinds
  • play structures
  • futons

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

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Why Donate to ReStore

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    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

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    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.

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    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.

Business Partnerships

ReStore offers hassle-free solutions to help local businesses manage overstock, returns, display models, liquidation, and more. By donating to ReStore, your business can sustainably offload excess inventory while supporting local affordable housing. ReStore will pick up your donation right from your businesses for FREE, and you may be eligible for significant tax credits!

ReStore Business Donation Pickup

How Does ReStore Get Great New Stuff?

Top ReStore Donors

Extra thanks to these amazing business donors!
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Questions?

Contact our Donations Team