Hours for shopping  : Wednesday – Saturday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Hours for donating: Wednesday – Saturday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

ReStore Donation Guidelines

At Habitat for Humanity Saint Charles ReStore, we gladly accept new and gently used items that can help support our mission. Please review the guidelines below before donating.

Items We Accept

Appliances

We love appliances! We accept:

  • Refrigerators
  • Stoves and ovens
  • Microwaves
  • Dishwashers (preferably 2013 or newer)
  • Washers and dryers
  • Garbage disposals
  • Trash compactors
  • Range hoods
  • Warming drawers

Please let us know if an appliance is broken or not functioning properly so we can determine whether we can accept it.

Cabinets

One of our favorite donations!

We accept kitchen, bath, garage, laundry room, wood, or metal cabinets in good condition.

Please note:

  • Cabinets with mold or mildew cannot be accepted.
  • Cabinets designed specifically to hold televisions cannot be accepted.
  • For china cabinets and hutches consisting of two pieces, the bottom section must have a solid top surface (no open pass-through).

Countertops

We accept many countertops in good condition.

We do not accept:

  • Granite countertops
  • Stone countertops
  • L-shaped countertops
  • Countertops with cut-outs of any kind

Doors

We gladly accept doors.

Please note:

  • Hollow-core slab doors are not accepted.
  • Frames should remain intact and securely attached whenever possible.

Electrical & Hardware

We accept electrical and hardware items in working condition.

We do not accept:

  • Shop lights
  • Fixtures containing ballasts
  • Ceiling fans

Flooring

We accept most new flooring and tile products.

Requirements:

  • Must be in original packaging.
  • No used carpeting, rugs, or carpet padding.

Furniture

We love furniture!

Please ensure all furniture is clean and in good, usable condition.

We do not accept:

  • Entertainment centers
  • Credenzas
  • Cubicles
  • Executive desks
  • L-shaped desks
  • Particle board desks
  • Sofa sleepers
  • Furniture damaged beyond use
  • Upholstered furniture with excessive pet hair, odors, stains, or damage

Kitchen & Bath Accessories

We gladly accept:

  • Towel bars
  • Towel rings
  • Tissue holders
  • Medicine cabinets
  • Similar accessories

Please keep all pieces together when donating.

We do not accept:

  • Unframed mirrors

Lighting

We accept most lighting fixtures.

Requirements:

  • All pieces should be included.
  • No fluorescent bulbs.
  • No loose bulbs.
  • No fixtures containing ballasts.

Lumber, Trim & Siding

We gladly accept:

  • Lumber
  • Trim
  • Siding

Requirements:

  • Remove nails and screws.
  • No scrap material.
  • Must be free of significant mold or mildew.

Outdoor & Lawn Equipment

We welcome:

  • Landscaping tools
  • Mailboxes
  • Fountains
  • Lawn equipment

Requirements:

  • Lawn mowers and trimmers must be completely free of gasoline and oil.

Plumbing

We accept:

  • Toilets
  • Tubs
  • Showers
  • PVC
  • Copper
  • PEX
  • Valves and fittings
  • Shower heads

Requirements:

  • Must be clean and free of liquids.
  • Pickup service can only accept toilets that are new in the box.
  • Drop-off toilets must be manufactured in 2005 or later.

We do not accept:

  • Cast iron tubs
  • Cast iron sinks

Roofing

We accept new roofing materials in full, unopened packages.

Sinks

We accept most sinks.

We do not accept:

  • Cast iron sinks
  • Shell-shaped sinks
  • Sinks with cracks or other structural damage

Storage

We gladly accept:

  • Shelving
  • Bookcases
  • Totes
  • Storage cabinets
  • Wire shelving

Tables

We accept most tables.

We do not accept:

  • Glass-top dining tables

Tools

We are always looking for tools.

We do not accept:

  • Craftsman radial arm saws (all models due to manufacturer recalls)

Windows

We accept windows in good condition.

Requirements:

  • No broken glass.
  • No failed seals.
  • Remove nails and screws before donating.

Items We Do Not Accept

  • Baby items
  • Small toys
  • Televisions
  • Mattresses
  • Sofa sleepers
  • Used carpeting and carpet pad
  • Unframed mirrors or glass
  • Shower doors
  • Unboxed blinds
  • Drapes
  • Bedding
  • Entertainment centers
  • Credenzas
  • Cubicles
  • Executive desks
  • L-shaped desks
  • Particle board desks
  • Cabinets designed for televisions
  • Glass-top dining tables
  • Exercise equipment
  • Ceiling fans
  • Pavers and bricks
  • Granite or stone countertops
  • Cast iron tubs and sinks
  • Shop lights or anything containing a ballast
  • Anything damaged, dirty, moldy, or unsafe for reuse

Bed Donations

We accept bed sets only.

A bed donation must include:

  • Headboard
  • Footboard
  • Frame

Partial bed sets cannot be accepted.

Paint, Stain & Other Liquids

Effective May 1, 2019, ReStore cannot accept liquid donations from residential donors, including:

  • Paint
  • Stains
  • Cleaning products
  • Solvents
  • Sealants
  • Adhesives
  • Pesticides

Commercial donations of new, unopened products may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Please Use Common Sense

One of ReStore's largest expenses is disposing of unusable items. Before donating, please ask yourself:

"Would I give this to someone I care about?"

If the answer is no, please do not donate it. Everyone deserves quality, usable items.

Questions?

Habitat for Humanity Saint Charles ReStore
186 Mid Rivers Center
St. Peters, MO 63376

636-978-5712 x130 
donations@habitatstcharles.org

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