Acceptable and Unacceptable Items for Donation
Drop Off Donations:
Tuesday- Saturday, 10:30 am – 3:30 pm at the ReStore loading dock behind the plaza, 1822 South Road Wappingers Falls.
Schedule a Donation Pick up:
You can schedule online at https://scheduledonationpickup.com/habitatdutchess.
You can call (845) 297-7610 option 2 or email RestoreDonations@HabitatDutchess.org
Items We Accept:
All donations must be clean and in working order with no missing or broken parts, deep scratches, chips, cracks, mold, rotted wood, peeling paint, fabric with stains, tears or strong odors, pet hair, water damage, or other major damage. Donation criteria may change over time. The store is happy to provide a donation receipt for tax purposes.
Furniture
Wood & metal furniture, dressers, nightstands, complete bed frames (headboard, footboard, and side rails), coffee tables, side tables, writing desks, bookshelves, console tables, buffets, sideboards, dining tables, dining chairs (pairs only), china cabinets/ hutches (less than 48” wide), sofas, love seats, recliners, rocking chairs.
All furniture must be free of rips, stains, tears, and damage. No slipcovers or floral print upholstered furniture.
Housewares & Home Decor
Pots, pans, glasses, dishes, silverware, utensils, bakeware, storage containers, baskets, artwork, framed mirrors, table & floor lamps, knick-knacks, unused candles, area rugs & runners (free from rips, stains, and pet hair)
Electronics & Appliances
Refrigerators, freezers, washing machines, dryers, stoves, range hoods, microwaves, dishwashers, toasters, blenders, small appliances, vacuums, CD/DVD players, flat screen TVs. Must be clean, in working order, and less than 8 years old.
Kitchen & Bath
Kitchen & bathroom cabinets. Uncut counter tops, stainless steel/porcelain/fiberglass sinks (hardware must be removed), new faucets in original packaging.
Hardware & Tools
Power tools in good working condition, hand tools, full boxes of unmixed nails/screws, new painting supplies, complete sets of door hardware, good condition yard tools, working gas-powered tools with fuel removed.
Building Materials
Interior/exterior doors, standard-sized windows (24”-48” wide x 24”-60” tall), full lengths of unused lumber and sheet goods, molding & trim (unused), shutters.
Call or email for new vinyl, ceramic, or hardwood flooring, siding, or other bulk materials.
Seasonally Accepted Items
Air conditioners (clean and in working condition, less than 10 years old), bicycles, patio furniture, grills, snow shovels, snow throwers, holiday décor.
What We Do Not Accept
- Clothing
- Books
- Baby furniture or baby items
- Bedding or linens
- Canned, track, or fluorescent lighting
- Light bulbs
- Chemicals or fuels
- Paint or stain
- Fuel cans, propane tanks, garden sprayers
- Entertainment centers, media or computer cabinets
- Mattresses, box springs, or foundations
- Sofa beds
- Single dining chairs
- Toys
- Heaters
- Medical Items
- DVDs, CDs, tapes or records
- Unframed mirrors or glass
- Shower doors
- Pet items
- Carpet padding or remnants
- Computers, computer parts, routers, fax machines, copiers, or printers
- Toilets
- Ladders
- Water heaters or softeners
- Wall Overs
- Corded blinds or window treatments
- Cooktops
- Cast Iron sinks or tubs
- Exercise equipment, treadmills, ellipticals, or exercise bikes
- China cabinets or hutches wider than 48”
- Storm doors or storm windows
