Donation guidelines

Thank you for choosing to donate your items to the ReStore! Every donation helps build strength, stability and independence through affordable homeownership here in our Flathead community. Please know that occasionally the ReStore cannot accept certain items, or we may close donations altogether due to a large inventory on hand. We generally post this when it happens.

All items must be in new or gently used condition, clean, stain-free, ready to sell as-is, complete with all pieces.

All items are accepted at staff discretion based on condition and current guidelines.

If you have any questions about your donation, SEND US A PICTURE to scheduling@habitatflathead.org , or give us a call at 406-752-2905.

ITEMS WE DO NOT ACCEPT

Adhesives, cement, grout

Baby items, car seats, strollers, toys

Bi-fold doors (unless new, with track and hardware)

Blinds, curtains, drapes, window shades

Books, magazines

Bunk beds

Cabinet furniture with missing doors or drawers

Cabinet doors and furniture drawers (separate)

Cast iron kitchen sinks and tubs, jetted tubs

Ceiling fans (unless new and in original box)

Chemicals or hazardous materials, aerosol spray cans, gas cans, paint, stain, and finish.

Clothing, shoes, boots

Cookware, dishes

Electronics (we DO accept Smart TVs)

Large entertainment centers

Exercise equipment

Garage doors

Gas appliances

Glass or mirrors without frames

Glass shower doors

Grandfather clocks

Ladders

Large Office Furniture

Lighting: Some Lighting

Linens and tablecloths

Mattresses, box springs

Medical beds and equipment

Pianos, organs

Printers, computers, electronics

Radial arm saws

Scaffolding

Large wooden screens

Shower curtains

Sinks

Small items or fasteners that aren’t in their original boxes or packaging

Smoke detectors, life jackets, any other safety equipment

Tires, rims

Toilets with bowl height under 16.5”

Wallpaper

Weapons

Windows: single pane, aluminum frame, large irregular shape

ITEMS WE DO ACCEPT (with conditions)

  • Must be less than 10 years old and in good working order with no missing parts:

    -Dishwashers (no plastic shell or more than 5 years old)

    -Freezers

    -Kitchen appliances (clean)

    -Microwaves (no over-the-range microwaves unless new with installing hardware)

    -Refrigerators

    -Stoves and ovens (no cooktops)

    -Washers and Dryers (no push buttons)

  • Items must be free of damage, rust, nails, or screws:

    -Cement board (must be at least 4’ x 4’)

    -Composite deck boards (must be at least 6’ long)

    -Drywall (must be at least 4’ x 4’)

    -Gutters and connectors (must be at least 6’ long)

    -Lumber (must be at least 4’ long)

    -Insulation (unopen packages only)

    -Plywood (must be at least 4’ x4’)

    -Metal roofing (must be at least 6’ long)

    -Shingles (full bundles in package only)

    -Siding (must be at least 6’)

    -Tile board (must be at least 4’ x 4’)

    -Trim (at least 4’ long)

    -Tools (with battery and charger if applicable)

  • -Cabinets must be complete with all doors and drawers.

    -Countertops must be free of damage: no cracks, warping, or peeling.

  • No holes, cracks, leak, peeling, or warping:

    -Exterior

    -Interior

    -Patio

    -Sliding

    -Screen and storm doors

  • Must be at least 100 square feet, undamaged, never installed, and in original packaging:

    -Carpet (remnant or full rolls only)

    -Hardwood

    -Laminate

    -Tile

    -Vinyl

  • Must be in resalable condition, and free of damage, stains, animal hair, fur, and odor:

    -Armoires

    -Beds and bed frames

    -Book shelves

    -Chairs (except old metal based rolling type)

    -Couches

    -Desks (smaller size only, no large executive or multi-piece)

    -Dressers

    -Nightstands

    -Tables

  • Free of paint and rust:

    -Bathroom accessories with hardware

    -Drawer pulls

    -Door knobs

    -Hinges

    -Hooks

    -Nails and screws (organized in sellable containers only)

    -Shelf brackets

  • Must be less than 10 years old, in good working order, and no rust:

    -Air conditioners

    -Air filters (unused)

    -Fans

    -Furnaces

    -Hot water heaters

    -Pipe (black, galvanized, or stainless)

    -Space heaters

  • -Artwork

    -Clocks

    -Decor

    -Pictures and paintings in frames

    -Mirrors in frames

  • All powered lawn tools and mowers must be less than 10 years old, in good working order, with batteries and chargers if applicable:

    -Block, brick, and decorative stone (please have in containers or in an organized fashion)

    -Fencing and posts (undamaged and free of rust)

    -Garden tools

    -Lawn mowers

    -Snow blowers

    -Weed trimmers

  • Must be free of damage, missing parts, and in good working order:

    -Breakers and panels

    -Light fixtures (see exclusions on ‘Do Not Accept’ list)

    -Lamps

    -LED light bulbs

  • Must be free of cracks and leaks, and no missing parts:

    -Bathtubs (no jetted tubs)

    -Fans

    -Faucets

    -Sinks

    -Medicine cabinets

    -Toilets (complete, with minimum bowl height of 16.5”)

    -Vanities

  • We accept both running and non-running vehicles. A valid title is required:

    -Boats

    -Campers

    -Cars

    -Farm equipment

    -Motorcycles

    -Planes

    -Recreation vehicles

    -Trucks