ReStore Donation Guidelines

ReStore Donation Guidelines

Questions? Call the ReStore at 406-388-2851

Appliances

Cooktops, Stoves, Ovens, Dishwashers, Dryers, Microwaves, Refrigerators, Washers

*Must be in full working order, clean and less than 10 years old**

Cabinets/Cabinet Door Faces/Cabinet Hardware

Must be complete and in working order. All doors, drawers, backs attached. No nails or screws sticking out

*We accept door knobs, pulls, drawer slides, drawer parts, hinges, shelf dividers, shelf brackets, etc.

Doors/Door Hardware

* Functional exterior, interior, bifold, &screen doors accepted

* Screen doors must have all parts attached

* Removal of bifold hardware is a huge help to us as it reduced damage in transit. Complete & functioning hardware must be attached.

* Patio/sliding glass doors must be vinyl clad only

* No shower doors or mirrored closet doors

* Door knobs, hinges, pulls, etc. accepted (with no paint on them)

Flooring/Countertops

Rugs, Hardwood, Laminate, Vinyl, Granite, Marble are accepted

* Hardwood/Laminate (new, undamaged, unopened boxes, minimum 3 boxes)

* Rugs (gently used, no hair, no smells, no stains)

* Granite and Marble (full sheets, no cut outs)

** Due to space restraints, we can’t accept any tile or carpeting (including new, unused, used, or damaged) at this time **

Furniture

Gently used, in good, resell-able condition (no rips, stains, outdated patterns, pet hair, pet damage, or in need of a cover)

* Outdoor furniture accepted (including wicker in good shape)

* Kitchen tables are accepted with and without chairs

* Desks can only be accepted if solid wood, one piece, household size (not larger than 4’ across). No oﬃce, L-shaped or particle board desks.

* No baby furniture

* No incomplete bedframes and no waterbed frames

* No pianos or organs

Heating and Cooling

AC, Furnaces, Hot Water Heaters, Water Softeners, & Fans are accepted

* Must be in good, working order

* Furnaces & AC units must be less than 10 years old

Housewares/Decorations

* Pots, pans, cookie sheets, cutting boards, silverware, dining sets, cooking bowls, measuring spoons & cups (complete sets please), etc are all welcome

* Small appliances must be in good working order and be clean (toasters, coffee pots, etc)

* Canning Equipment is welcome including canning jars. Canning lids must be new in boxes

* Throw pillows, Afghans, and Quilts are accepted

* Towels, sheets, blankets – must be new

* Artwork

* Home decorations welcomed

* Antiques – please call ahead to discuss (406-388-2851)

Insulation

Must be new and bagged

Landscaping/Gardening

Brick, Stone, Cinderblock, Slate, Cultured Stone, Lawn-care Tools, Landscaping Fabric

* Bricks, stone, cinderblock, slate, cultured stone (all must be mortar free, unbroken)

* Lawn mowers, garden tillers, edgers, axes and shovels must be in good working order

* Landscaping fabric must be in at least 4’ long rolls

* All pots, planters, dirt, compost, vermiculite, peat moss, etc. are welcome

Lighting & Electrical

Lamps, Chandeliers, Breakers, Conduits, Connectors, Fuses, Junction Boxes etc.

* No ﬂuorescent bulbs or ﬁxtures, & no track lighting.

Lumber/Trim/Building Supplies/Tools

* Tools (power and hand), must be in good working order

* Ladders must be safe, fully functional, and sturdy

* Ceiling tiles (new, unopened boxes)

* Lumber and trim must be nail and screw free. Minimum 4’ in length.

* Nails and screws are accepted, if separated & contained (by type & size) in containers or bags

Mirrors

Must be framed

Plumbing

Bathtubs, Sinks, Faucets, Toilets, Bathroom Accessories, Shower Pans

* Toilets must be 1.6 gallons per ﬂush or less. Must be complete and assembled. Must be clean with wax ring removed.

* No used toilet seats

* Bathtubs must be standard size (30”x60”)

* No jacuzzi tubs or jetted tubs

Rooﬁng

Only new, unused bundles.

*No cement roof tiles

Sheet Goods (Plywood, OSB, etc.)

Must be in good condition.

* Only full and half sheets are accepted (not pieces or weird/un-usable sections/pieces)

TV’s & Electronics

TV’s must be lightweight, flat screens, & functioning.

* Remotes, power cords and stands must be attached to them.

* No exercise equipment

Windows

* Blinds must be new with hardware attached

* Windows must be vinyl and double pane

* Windows must be clean and intact (inserts in frame, etc.)

Some Items We Can’t Take

* Basketball Hoops

* Clothing

* Hazardous Materials (Chemicals, Grout, Mortar)

* Linens

* Mattresses & Box springs

* Outdated TVs & Electronics

* Paint, Stain etc.

* Tires

* Unframed Glass or Mirrors