Donation Criteria

Below are the items that we can and cannot accept.

A good rule to follow –

“is this something I would be comfortable giving to a close friend or relative?”

All items must be in good, salable condition and the ReStore reserves the right to refuse any item.

If you don’t see an item on the list, or have a donation question, please email us at donate@restorecfc.org or call our donation hotline at (203) 383 4358.

Items We Can Accept

APPLIANCES

Must be 10 years old or newer in perfect working condition and reasonably clean

• Washer/Dryer (Electric or Natural Gas)
• Refrigerators/Freezers
• Stoves (Electric or Natural Gas)
• Microwave Ovens
• Air conditioners
• Furnaces and Boilers (Natural Gas or Oil Fired)
• Water heaters (Electric or Natural Gas) – 5 years old or newer
• NO Dishwashers unless new

CABINETS

• We accept both kitchen and bathroom cabinets in sets or individual pieces.
• Cabinetry must not have structural or water damage.
• In cases where the sink cabinet has water damage, please try to salvage the face and doors of the cabinet, a new box can always be built to complete a set.
• All must be complete with all doors and drawers.
• Please replace doors, and drawers if they have been removed – if this is not possible please make every effort to save all screws, etc, and clearly mark or attach to the cabinets so they are not left behind.We do not accept individual wall oven cabinets.

COUNTERTOPS

• Kitchen – Marble, granite = only straight runs with no cut-outs (must be of a size that can easily be handled by two men)
• Bathroom – Marble, granite with sinks (one-piece tops with sinks must be without discoloration or crazing)

DOORS

• Doors must be in good condition, with no rotted wood, broken glass, peeling or excessive coats of paint.
• Exterior or interior
• Pre-hung or slabs
• No doors over 84 inches tall
• Exterior Sliding or Patio doors must be assembled and complete with all jambs, tracks, and hardware.
• Individual Sliding or Patio door slabs will not be accepted.
• Storm doors (must have all frame pieces)
• Vintage doors must be pre-approved by the ReStore staff

WINDOWS

• Windows must be complete units with all sashes and frame. No rotted wood, cracked, or foggy glass. Double pane windows only.

LIGHTING

• Lighting must be complete, in working order and in very good condition.
• Chandeliers – Wall Sconces – Ceiling Fixtures – Floor Lamps – Table Lamps
• Indoor lighting
• Outdoor lighting

PLUMBING ITEMS

• Plumbing items must be in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, rust or water damage
• Stainless steel and porcelain kitchen sinks
• Pedestal and drop-in bathroom sinks
• Toilets must be modern 1.6 gallon
• Fiberglass bathtubs with no cracks
• Complete faucets – 4 years old or newer
• Miscellaneous plumbing hardware

UPHOLSTERED FURNITURE

• Sofas – Loveseats – Chairs – Recliners – Ottomans
• All upholstered furniture must be free of stains, tears, fading, excessive wear, and odors
• Some outdated styles and fabrics are not accepted
• NO broken or sagging springs
• NO Slip Covers
• NO Sleeper sofas

WOOD FURNITURE

• WOOD furniture in very good condition
• Dining room tables and chairs (China cabinets only accepted with table and chairs)
• Kitchen tables and chairs
• Office furniture
• Beds, Dressers, Night stands, metal bed frames
• Coffee tables, End tables
• Bookshelves
• We do NOT accept BOXSPRINGS OR MATTRESSES.
• Armoires and Wall Units must be pre approved by the ReStore Staff
• Furniture with mold cannot be accepted

FLOORING

• Hardwood Flooring – new only – must be at least 100 sq. ft.
• Laminate Flooring – New boxed – must be at least 100 sq. ft.
• Vinyl and Ceramic Tile must be at least 50 sq ft., boxed
• NO cut, chipped, broken or used tile accepted.

HARDWARE

• Complete sets of door hardware, hinges, etc.
• Nails and screws (full boxes only)

TOOLS

• Power tools in good working condition
• Hand and garden tools

LUMBER

• All lumber must be free of ALL nails and screws
• All lumber must be straight and useable
• All lumber must be a minimum of 6 feet in length,
• Sheetgoods (particle board, paneling, plywood) must be at least half sheets with no damage
• Trim and molding must be a minimum of 6 feet in length.
• Lumber with mold cannot be accepted

ELECTRICAL

• Residential electric items only.
• NO donations of commercial electrical stock accepted.

MISCELLANEOUS

• Wall art
• Flat screen TV’s (lightweight only)

WE CANNOT ACCEPT THE FOLLOWING ITEMS

• Box springs & mattresses
• Sleeper sofas
• Any Hazardous Materials
• Paint (some commercial donations accepted)
• Any liquids and Chemical solvents
• Unframed glass or mirrors
• Single-pane glass windows
• Canned and track lights
• Carpet or area rugs – (unless new)
• Used Light bulbs (fluorescent or incandescent)
• Drapes – Linens
• Handicap items (walkers, commodes, ect.)
• Blinds
• Clothing
• Board games – Toys
• Sporting goods -Luggage
• Baby furniture
• Strollers / High Chairs / etc.