ReStore: Donating Materials

Donating Materials

Morningstar Builders complete their second donation to ReStore

Donor Helen Waite of Lewes and ReStore Manager Denise Jackson easily loading the truck

Patrick and Julie Jackson load a donation in Dewey Beach

Owners of Aspen Construction donating to ReStore

Home Depot donates to the ReStore

Cliff Newlands organizes 'Neighborhood Donate Day'

The Sussex County Habitat For Humanity ReStore needs your donations.........Especially needed are working appliances ( 10 years or less), cabinets (kitchen or other), doors, double hung windows, and some building or remodeling material that is in good shape. We also accept furniture in good condition. Recycling through the ReStore will save you dumping costs and may provide a tax deduction as well. Equally important, your donations will remain in the community to help people who are upgrading their homes. The ReStore RESELLS your new or used items (as well as corporate donations) well below retail prices. All operating profits from ReStore sales go into Habitat's building program, helping provide simple, decent, and affordable housing for local families. Make a difference in the lives of local families and Donate today!

Donation guidelines are strict. Appliances must be 10 years old or less and in guaranteed 100% working order. Ranges and Refridgerators MUST have their final cleaning. Dishwashers, Hot Water Tanks & Heat Pumps  must be less than 5 years old. Other items must be in good shape, and in useable sizes. For example, pipe must be at least 5' in length. Plywood and sheetrock must be at least 1/2 sheets; lumber in full lengths, carpet unstained — and no shag carpet. For details on the guidelines, see below.
The ReStore is at 107 Depot Street in Georgetown. To make a donation, call the ReStore at (302) 855-1156 or   [ email ] .
Many thanks to our individual donors and to  Boardwalk Builders, One Call, Premier Restoration, Tapa Homes, Zonko Builders, Morningstar Builders, NV Homes, Smith Builders, Miken Builders, Gem Craft, Aspen Builders, Lowes of Seaford, Millsboro and Lewes, Walmart of Rehoboth and Georgetown and Home Depot of Lewes! Wolfe Runne Community, Lewes & Huntersmill Estates, Georgetown! You keep donating and we keep selling!
CALL NOW TO SCHEDULE YOUR YOUR COMMUNITY DONATION DAY!  855-1156
REMEMBER TO FURNISH DORMITORIES AND APARTMENTS THIS SUMMER AT RESTORE WHILE FURNITURE IS IN GOOD SUPPLY!

Appliances

Appliances must be 10 years old or less, must have their final cleaning and be in 100% Guaranteed working order with no missing parts. We accept dishwashers less than 5 years old, clean and in 100% Guaranteed working order. We accept 50 gallon or smaller hot water tanks 3 years old or younger. Please include owners manuals if you have them, as they add value to your donation. We also accept guaranteed working microwaves, toaster ovens, coffee pots & irons that are 5 years or younger. We reserve the right to refuse any appliance if they are not in very good condition.

Building Supplies

We accept gently used and new siding and shutters. We accept full and1/2 sheets of plywood. We accept full lengths of lumber. We will accept trim in smaller pieces, but not less than 4 feet long. Please, no rot or nails sticking out of lumber.

Cabinets

We will take cabinets in complete units. They must have doors, shelving, display racks, etc.
We will take some individual cabinets as needed. Corner cabinets and Lazy Susans only will not be accepted.
We are not accepting individual counter tops at this time. We will accept them if there are matching cabinets for the full length of the counter top.

Doors

We accept exterior and interior doors if they are in GOOD condition only. They must not have holes, cracks, rot, etc. We are again accepting 6' Patio sliding doors. We cannot accept 8' sliding doors at this time. Windows in the doors may not have any moisture nor foggy appearance. We are not accepting used bifold doors at this time.

Electrical/Electronics

We accept electrical parts, wire, plugs, plates and the hardware associated with electrical wiring.
We accept guaranteed working TVs, DVD players, VCRs & Laptops. We DO NOT accept Desktop Computers.

Fans/Air Conditioners

We accept guaranteed working ceiling, floor and window fans if they are complete.
We accept window air conditioners, air handlers and compressors less than 5 years old.

Flooring material

We DO NOT accept shag carpet, but will accept (inspected)carpeting, rolled not folded if it DOES NOT have stains or worn areas. Carpet must be in one complete roll and not cut in small pieces. We will accept vinyl flooring, but NO SCRAPS, PLEASE!! We will accept new tile of same color to complete a minimum 10X10 area.

Furniture

We accept gently used furniture and are in need of bureaus of all sizes. Sofas must have firm springs ( no tears or stains). We will not accept sofas or chairs that have been used by cats or dogs.
We do not accept used mattresses or box springs.

Hardware

We accept hardware for doors, cabinets, etc. Almost all types if it's not rusty.
We accept cabinet door knobs.

Lighting

We accept all light fixtures in working condition. No ballasts with pcb's.

Mirror • Glass

'Framed' mirrors only. We do not accept any glass.

Paint • Wallcoverings

We will take full containers of latex paint purchased from a paint store since March, 2010 only. We cannot take toxic, hazardous substances, (i.e. pesticides, powders, paint thinners, or other chemicals). Wallpaper is taken in full-unopened rolls.

Pipe • Pvc • Metal • Copper

We accept 4' and over of any type of pipe, and all supplies and fittings.

Plumblng • TUBS • SINKS • SHOWERS • COMMODES

We accept tubs, shower stalls and sinks in good condition and clean. We accept NEW commodes only that are the low flush (1.6 gallon) type. We do not accept used shower doors.

Roofing Material • Gutters • Canales

We accept roofing material such as rolled roofing material, tar, metal roofing and new shingles (minimum is groups of 5 Bundles of same color and fully wrapped).

Tools

We accept all hand and power tools in working condition.
We accept garden tools.

Windows • Screens

We accept DOUBLE HUNG windows if the glass is intact. We accept casement windows and we appreciate having the hardware and cranks. We do not accept porch windows. No window sashes are accepted. We do not accept individual screens. Windows may not have trapped moisture nor foggy appearance.