Donation Guidelines

Please note, this list is conditional, depending on circumstances.                         

Please call ahead before donating materials to the ReStore.

KITCHEN AND BATH FIXTURES ( PLUMBING)

Accepted: Claw-foot tubs, corner tubs, and other architecturally significant tubs

and sinks; one-piece shower stalls or enclosed tubs (white or off-white); complete

vanity sets (base cabinet, top and sink with faucets) w/ neutral colors and no

water damage - faucets preferred; complete low volume(1.6 gallon) toilets in

white/off-white; new hot water heaters or used  (inspected by staff)

Not Accepted: incomplete vanity sets; cast iron radiators; colored toilets or partial

units; faucets, drains; towel bars; PVC parts; shower doors; bathtubs (except as noted)

CABINETS

Accepted: Kitchen cabinets in good condition, preferably of plywood construction

(not particle board); straight countertops measuring at least 4’ by 18”

Not Accepted: Countertops with cut-outs or L-shaped; water damaged cabinets;                            heavily soiled cabinets

DOORS

Accepted: Pre-hung interior and exterior doors free of peeling paint; solid-wood

paneled doors; sliding glass pre-hung doors—assembled in frame; steel-insulated

paneled doors

Not Accepted: hollow-core doors; doors with rot, damaged corners; single sliding

glass doors, unassembled; steel commercial slab doors without jambs

HARDWARE

Accepted: Door knobs, locks w/ keys; hinges; clasps; handles; tools (hand and power); fasteners; unopened boxes of nails, screws, bolts, etc.

Not Accepted: locks without keys; broken items; loose nails, screws, bolts, etc.

INSULATION

Accepted: Fiberglass insulation rolls of full-width, paper faced bats (must be

bagged or new); insulation board if clean and boards 16 ft² or larger

Not Accepted: wet fiberglass insulation; insulation board less than 16 ft²;

cellulose unless new.

LUMBER & PLYWOOD

Accepted: Framing lumber 6 ft or longer free of nails, screws and staples, free

of rot and unpainted. may be pressure-treated; finished 1x and all wood trim

suitable for interior use over 5 ft and free of nails; plywood, OSB, or particle

board measuring 16 ft² or larger

Not Accepted: painted or stained wood; wood with nails, screws, or staples;

cracked, broken, rotted or warped lumber or plywood.                  

PAINT ACCESSORIES

Accepted: new or used brushes, rollers, new naps and pans; new caulking

Not Accepted: gallon sized paint cans; oil-based paints or stain.                                                                

ROOFING

Accepted: corrugated metal roofing/ standing seam – no rust; three tab asphalt

shingles in quantities greater than 100ft² un-opened(3 bundles minimum), ridge

vent and drip edge.  

Not Accepted: shingles less than 100ft²

FLOORING

Accepted: Ceramic kitchen and bath tiles - unopened in quantities of 30 ft² or

greater; hardwood flooring pre-finished or unfinished-minimum 50ft².

Not Accepted: tile with broken corners, or tile with grout/mastic on either face,

carpet or padding.

WINDOWS

Accepted: Double paned or insulated windows of any composition or style,

frame free of rot; wooden shutters in good condition; true divided light (2 over 2 or

3 over 3) wooden sash windows

Not Accepted: storm windows, single-pane windows, single-pane with storms;

picture windows; vinyl or aluminum shutters; rot or breakage

LIGHTING

Accepted: At the discretion of ReStore staff—prefer modern eclectic/unique fixtures

Not Accepted: fluorescent fixtures; ceiling fans; brass/beveled glass combos

APPLIANCES                                                                                                                                                 

 Accepted: Only new or “like new”- 7 yrs. old or less; refrigerators, freezers,

electric or gas ranges,  dishwashers, clothes washers and dryers.

MISCELLANEOUS

IF YOU DON’T SEE YOUR ITEM(S) LISTED- PLEASE CALL

Please contact the Restore Manager

with all donation requests and to schedule a pick-up:

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Portland ReStore

83A Bell Street, Portland, ME 04103

(207) 221-0047: Office or (207) 252- 2294

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