Surplus and Gently Used Materials Needed

Donations can be made at both our HomeStores:
1001 8th Avenue South
908 Division Street

Appliances We accept appliances less than 7years old. They must be clean and in 100% working order with no missing parts. Please include owner's manuals if you have them, as they add value to your donation.

Kitchen Cabinets &Vanities - Up to date and not damaged. They must have doors, shelving, display racks, etc.

Doors We accept doors in GOOD condition. They must not have holes, cracks, rot, etc.

Electrical We accept most electrical parts, wires, plugs, plates and the hardware associated with electrical wiring.

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

Flooring material We accept tile, hardwood, and vinyl. We will accept carpet if it has no stains, worn areas or odor.

Furniture All furniture must be in good condition, no rips, tears or stains. We can only accept NEW mattresses.

Office Furniture We take desks, credenzas, file cabinets and chairs. No partitions, cubicles, or office equipment made with particle board.

Hardware We accept hardware for doors, cabinets, gates, etc.

Lighting We accept most light fixtures except flourescent.

Lumber • Plywood • Sheetrock • Trim 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.

Misc. Domestic/Home Framed artwork, area rugs, decorative accent items, collectibles, antiques.

Paint Full, unopened cans of water base paint only.

Plumbing • Tubs • Sinks• Showers • Commodes We accept tubs, sinks and vanities if they are in good condition and clean. We accept commodes. They must be very clean!!

Roofing Material We accept all types of roofing material such as rolled roofing material, metal roofing, and bundles of new shingles.

Tools We accept all hand and power tools in working condition. We are also in need of a forklift.

TVs & Stereos We accept TVs & stereos less than ten years old. No consoles, please.

Windows We accept DOUBLE PANE windows only. Window Treatments Draperies, wood blinds, no vinyl or aluminum.

Unfortunately, the Habitat HomeStores cannot accept the following items for donation. Thank you for your understanding.

  • Clothing
  • Hazardous or highly flammable materials, such as oil base paint, varnish, shellac, lacquer, paint thinner, etc.
  • Electronic equipment – Computers, VCRs, batteries, or personal care items such as electric razors, electric curlers or curling irons
  • Exercise equipment
  • Wall mirrors without frames
  • Infant car seats and infant-related accessories Items in need of repair
  • Textbooks or technical materials
  • Old typewriters

Please note this is not a complete list. If you have any questions about donating, please call us at
(615) 254-HOME, ext. 563.


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