donation guidelines
Items must be clean and in good condition.
Staff will make final determination regarding the suitability of each item.
LARGE DONATIONS
For large donations (businesses, homes, and contractors), please give us a call at 406-388-2851 to speak with one of our team members directly.
PICK UP SERVICES
To make your experience easier, we’ve partnered with trusted local moving and hauling professionals. These partners are ready to help with moving, hauling, and demo services to better serve you.
Interwest Moving – 406-587-5153
Junk in the Trunk – Lisa: 406-579-8229
Lighthouse Removal – Sam: 406-548-4255
Limitless Junk Hauling – Allen: 406-740-0875
S.M.L. Demo Services – 406-920-1499
Two Men and a Truck – 406-602-2800
WE ARE CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING
Kitchen or bath countertops
Mattresses & Box Springs
Futon/Sleeper Sofas
Entertainment Centers
Exercise Equipment (unless recycling)
Hazardous Materials (Chemicals, Grout, Mortar, Caulk, etc.)
Paint & Stain
Pianos/Organs
Tires
Basketball Hoops / Toys / Playsets (unless metal)
Mirrors
APPLIANCES (COOKTOPS, STOVES, OVENS, DISHWASHERS, DRYERS, MICROWAVES, REFRIGERATORS, AND WASHERS)
Must be clean and in full working order
If appliances are not in the best working order, kindly let us know. We are happy to recycle
Non-working and older appliances may be dropped off for recycling
CABINETS/CABINET DOOR FACES, CABINET HARDWARE (SETS, SINGLES AND VANITIES)
Kitchen cabinets are on a case by case basis depending on inventory and space issues
Must be complete with all doors, drawers, and backs attached. No nails or screws sticking out
No painted cabinets
We accept door knobs, pulls, drawer slides, hinges, shelf dividers, shelf brackets, etc
CLOTHING
New/gently used, freshly laundered clothing (all sizes, including baby and kids)
Shoes (must be matched)
Jewelry (kindly match earrings, unknot necklaces, etc.)
Purses, bags, and accessories are welcome
DOORS/DOOR HARDWARE (EXTERIOR, INTERIOR, STORM, SCREEN AND BIFOLD)
Screen doors must have all parts attached (including frames)
Removal of bifold hardware is a huge help to us as it reduces damage in transit.
Door knobs, hinges, pulls, etc., accepted (with no paint on them)
No patio/sliding glass doors
No used shower doors
No mirrored closet doors
FLOORING (RUGS, HARDWOOD, LAMINATE, VINYL, AND TILE ARE ACCEPTED)
Rugs – 5x8 or smaller (no smelly, no pet hair, must be vacuumed)
Hardwood/Laminate/Tile (new, undamaged, unopened boxes, minimum of 200 sq ft)
Bound Rugs only (must be clean)
No individual tiles accepted
No carpet, nor carpet pad at this time
FURNITURE
New or gently used, in good, resellable condition (no rips, stains, outdated patterns, pet hair, pet damage, or in need of a cover)
Outdoor furniture accepted (including wicker in good shape or better)
Kitchen tables are accepted with chairs
Filing cabinets and bookcases are accepted
Metal bedframes accepted
Desks can only be accepted if solid wood or metal, one piece, household size (not larger than 4’ across).
No office, L-shaped or particle board desks
No cubicles
No baby furniture
No pianos or organs
No waterbeds or waterbed headboards
No mattresses or box springs
HEATING AND COOLING
AC, Furnaces, Hot Water Heaters, Swamp Coolers, Water Softeners, & Fans are accepted
Must be in very good working order (if not, kindly let us know as we are happy to recycle)
Ceiling fans and hot water heaters will be recycled unless new (in box)
HOUSEWARES AND DECORATIONS
Pots, pans, cookie sheets, cutting boards, silverware, dining sets, cooking bowls, measuring spoons & cups, 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
Artwork
Home decorations welcomed
Antiques
Curtains
INSULATION
Must be new and bagged
LANDSCAPING AND GARDENING
Bricks, stone, cinderblock, slate, cultured stone (all must be mortar-free and unbroken) – must be palletized for pickup
Lawn mowers, garden tillers, edgers, axes, and shovels must be in good working order.
Note: if recycling must be free of gas.
Fencing and gates
Landscaping fabric must be in at least 4’ long rolls
Pots, planters, dirt, compost, vermiculite, peat moss, etc., are welcome
LIGHTING AND ELECTRICAL
Lamps, Chandeliers, Breakers, Conduits, Connectors, Fuses, Junction Boxes, etc.
Ceiling fans will be recycled unless new (in box)
LUMBER/TRIM/BUILDING SUPPLIES AND TOOLS
Tools (power and hand) must be in good working order and complete
Ladders must be safe, fully functional, and sturdy
Ceiling tiles (new, unopened boxes)
Lumber and trim must be nail, screw, and paint-free. Minimum 4’ in length.
Nails and screws are accepted (separated & contained by type & size is the best for us)
PLUMBING
Bathtubs, Sinks, Faucets, Toilets, Bathroom Accessories, Shower Inserts
Toilets must be 1.6 gallons per flush or less. Must be complete and assembled, unless new. Must be clean with the wax ring fully removed.
Toilet seats – only accept new ones
Bathtubs – only accept new
No jacuzzi tubs or jetted tubs – unless new
Claw foot and cast-iron tubs must be on a pallet in order for us to accept; pickup not available
ROOFING
Only new, unused bundles.
No cement roof tiles
SHEET GOODS (PLYWOOD, OSB, ETC)
Must be in good condition.
Minimum half sheets (4’x4’) – no pieces or odd cut, unusable sections
TV’S AND ELECTRONICS
TVs must be lightweight, flat screens, & functioning.
Remotes, power cords, and stands must be attached to them.
All electronics must be clean and in good working order
No exercise equipment; unless you are okay with us recycling it
WINDOWS
Windows must be vinyl, double pane, and under 5’x5’ (25 sq ft) in size (with flanges attached)
Windows must be clean and intact (inserts in frame, etc.)
No blinds, No shutters