Donation guidelines are strict. Appliances must be complete and in 100% working order. Dishwashers must be less than 5 years old and all other appliances less than 10. 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 in usable sizes, lumber in full lengths and carpet new and unstained. For more details on our guidelines, see below.

Your contributions are welcome and needed. Pickup of large and oversized items is available, and every donation helps toward providing adequate housing to those in need.

The Habitat ReSTORE is at 2380 Murphy Blvd Gainesville, Georgia. To make a donation, drop it by the store or call the Habitat ReSTORE at 770-718-1070 to arrange for pickup of large items. Pickup is available by appointment only.

Appliances

We accept dishwashers that are less than 5 years old, clean and in 100% working order. All other appliances must be 10 years old or less, clean and in 100% working order with no missing parts. We will test them when they are brought in and if they do not work, we will not accept them. Please include owner's manuals if you have them as they add value to your donation.

Cabinets

We will take cabinets in complete units. They must have doors, shelving, display racks, etc.

Doors

We accept doors if they are in GOOD condition only. They must not have holes, cracks, rot, etc.

Electrical

We accept electrical parts, wire, plugs, plates, and the hardware associated with electrical wiring.

Fans

We accept fans if they are complete and in working condition only.

Flooring Material

We DO NOT accept shag carpet, but we will accept carpeting if it DOES NOT have stains or worn areas. We will accept vinyl flooring, but NO SCRAPS, PLEASE!! We will accept any amount of tile.

Hardware

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

Home Furnishings

We will accept couches, dining room sets, furniture, chairs, recliners, love seats, and general furniture items.  All items must be in good condition.

Lighting

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

Lumber, Plywood, Sheetrock, Trim

We accept full and 1/2 sheets of plywood.  We accept full lengths of lumber.  We will accept trim in smaller pieces, but not if it is less than 4 feet long.  Please, no rot or nails sticking out of lumber.

Mirror, Glass

Mirror and glass is accepted only in certain conditions.  Please call prior to donating these items.

Paint, Wallcoverings

We will take full containers of latex paint purchased from a paint store.  NO LEFTOVERS! We cannot take toxic or hazardous substances (pesticides, powders, paint thinners, or other chemicals). Wallpaper is taken in full and unopened rolls.

Pipe, PVC, Metal, Copper

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

Plumbing, Tubs, Sinks, Showers, Commodes

We accept tub, sinks and vanities if they are in good condition and clean.  We accept commodes only if they are in working condition and the low flush type (1.6 gallon).  They must be very clean!! We will not take a dirty commode under any circumstances.

Roofing Material, Gutters, Canales

We accept all types of roofing materials such as rolled roofing material, tar, metal roofing, and bundles of new shingles. We also accept roofing gutter/canale materials that are in full pieces and are not rusty, bent or damaged.

Tools

We accept all hand and power tools in working condition.

Windows, Screens

We accept DOUBLE PANE windows of all types if the glass is intact.  Most windows will show use, even if they are newer.  If they are casement type, we appreciate having the hardware and cranks.