Bathtubs (new or never used): Color must be white, black, or modern. Other colors will be considered upon inspection, with priority given to matching bath sets.

Claw Foot: Acceptable in almost any condition, within reason.
Fiberglass: No cracks or broken edges, little to no discoloration.
Steel and Cast Iron: No chips or discoloration.

Showers (new or never used):

Bases: Must be relatively clean with no cracks or other damage
Doors: Sliding or hinged, no broken glass. Must be up to date, relatively clean with no excessive soap scum (well-maintained), no mold
Enclosures: Not damaged, no excessive discoloration, relatively clean.
Kits: Sets/kits preferred complete
Panel Sets: Full sets only, not damaged, no excessive discoloration, relatively clean.

Toilets: New or clean, non cracked used.

We DO NOT ACCEPT chemicals of any kind, new or used. This includes cleaning products, pesticides, insecticides, herbicides, rodenticides, fertilizers, etc.

Exception: Limited household chemicals may be accepted from businesses only as long as the packaging is intact with consumer labels and not expired or being phased out. Must have MSDS sheet(s) and manager approval.

• Corner Bead: Full, undamaged sticks; if rolled, partial rolls accepted.
• Joint Compound (Mud): New, unopened, and not expired.
• Sheets: Useable 2′ x 2′ sheet or larger, no irregular shapes. No water damage or mold.
• Tape: Clean and dry, never damp. Partial rolls accepted.

• Chain Link: Fabric (no rips, must have grommets), fencing, gates, posts, and rails all acceptable.
• Posts: Full lengths (not cut at ground), straight and sound, clean with no concrete.
• Vinyl: Full pieces or panels only, no damage.
• Wooden: In panels, any height, little rot or deterioration, good structural condition.
• All other types of fencing: Chicken wire, snow fencing, etc are acceptable.

• All used flooring should be more than 60 sq. ft.
• Carpet: No stains or odors (pet or otherwise), no discolored or ‘brittle’ backing. Must be less than 10 years old. If scheduled for pick up, must be rolled and accessible.
• Ceramic Tile (full cases only): New, full pieces only; clean and ready to install. Not outdated; must be boxed or sacked and ready for transport.
• Laminate: Minimum 3 feet long, no rot or damage.
• Parquet: Full pieces, no rot or damage, boxed or sacked for handling.
• Vinyl (rolled): New only, fill lengths or mostly full rolls. In original packaging marked with either manufacture date or containing the words “no asbestos” OR a written and signed statement from donor stating where and approximately when the item was purchased new. Must be manufactured after 1980.
• Vinyl (tiles): New only, both adhesive and non-adhesive, full pieces, boxed or sacked for handling. In original packaging marked with either manufacture date or containing the words “no asbestos” OR a written and signed statement from donor stating where and approximately when the item was purchased new. Must be manufactured after 1980. Absolutely NO 9-inch tile, new or used (contains asbestos).
• Wood: All types, useable lengths (2 foot or more), no nails, rot, or other damage. If tongue and groove, both tongue and groove must be intact.

• Backed & Unbacked:  New only, clean and never damp. Rolled, bound, or otherwise contained for transport.
• Blown: New only, in original packaging.
• Sheet: New or like new, 1/2 sheet or larger, clean with no holes or damage.

Clean and assorted, boxed or sacked, no incomplete kits (if applicable), No discoloration or fitted/glued pieces.

• PVC/ABS Primer, Cleaner, & Cement: Sealed in original container, must expire no less than 6 months from the date of donation.

Windows:

• Architectural, Awning, Casement, Double-hung, Fixed, Picture, Slider, Single-hung: Double-paned, wooden, vinyl, or metal construction acceptable. Must have full jamb (not just sashes), have screens (if applicable), and be fully operational. No rot, broken glass, broken seals.
• Jalousie: None accepted.
• Storm, Aluminum: All acceptable with screens.
• Storm, Steel: In frames only.
• Storm, Wooden: Small ones.

Window Parts:

• Sashes: None accepted.
• Glass Inserts for Storm Windows:None accepted.
• Glass Panes (Unframed Glass): None accepted.
• Screen Inserts for window and storm windows: All accepted.
• Sashes: Double-paned only accepted with manager approval. No broken glass or seals, no rot. No casement (Crank-out) sashes.

Based on industry-reported life expectancy for each appliance.

• Dehumidifiers & Humidifiers: Portable and in good working order only.
• Dishwashers, garbage disposals, microwaves: 5 years old or less, perfect working order (needing no repair or parts), clean and ready to be used.
• Furnaces, central A/C’s, heat pumps, window A/C’s: See HVAC.
• Handheld and small household appliances: None.
• Stoves, cooktops, ovens, washers, dryers, refrigerators, etc.: 10 years old or less, perfect working order (needing no repair or parts), clean and ready to be used. We do NOT accept built-in ovens.
• Water Heaters: 5 years old or less, perfect working order (needing no repair or parts), little to no sediment build-up in the tank.
• Water Softeners: None.

• Toilet paper holders, towel bars: Complete with brackets and hardware, wall mounted only, porcelain items must be new.
• Handicap Grab Bars & Support Items: Complete and in good condition with all parts and accessories.

• Bases and Upper Cabinets: Must have all drawers and doors, no damage. Fairly up to date.
• Cabinet Pulls or Hinges: No excessive wear or paint, complete with no missing pieces, with nothing broken. Must be boxed.
• Countertops-Corian, Granite, Etc.: No chips, cracks, or other damage to the structure or finished surface.
• Countertops-Laminate: Up to date, 3 feet and longer. Simple rectangles or L-shaped only. No size or shape requirement if accompanying a matching cabinet. No chips, cracks, or other damage to the structure or finished surface.
• Doors or Drawers (Without Cabinets): New or like new hardwood only. No plywood doors.
• Drawer Guides: Complete sets only, no damage or rust.
• Faces/Fronts: New or like new hardwood only.
• Medicine: All types, fairly up to date. Must be clean, with no damage or rust, to include shelves.

Ceiling Fans

In working order with all parts including hanging/ceiling box bracket and remote (if applicable), reasonably up to date.

Light Bulbs:

• Compact fluorescent and incandescent light bulbs: None accepted.
• Fluorescent lightbulbs: None accepted.
• LED lightbulbs

Light Fixtures

Fluorescent fixtures: shop only with plug. Ballast must be exposed at time of pickup or inspection.

Doors (No painted interior doors)

• Commercial: With manager approval, case-by-case basis.
• Metal & Metal Clad: No large dent, rust, or disfiguration.
• Patio: Good to excellent shape, with full frame, no broken seals on double-paned glass.
• Screen: Complete, no rot or damage, prefer screen material to be intact, but some damage may be acceptable.
• Storm: Operable, must include hinge piece, screen, and window. Top and side frame pieces highly encouraged, but not required.
• With Windows: No broken glass, no broken seals on double-paned glass
• Wooden: No rot or splits, no holes, no disfiguration/alteration or paint.

Garage Doors: Accepted with manager approval only.

• Fireplaces, Stand-Alone: Good condition with all parts, well-maintained, relatively clean with good cosmetic appearance.
• Fronts & Doors: Accepted.
• Inserts: Good condition with all parts, well-maintained, relatively clean with good cosmetic appearance.
• Tools: Individual or in sets, good condition
• Wood Cradles, Grates, Etc.: Undamaged with little to no rust.

• Couches, Loveseats, Recliners etc.: In very good to excellent condition, must be clean and free of rips, stains, and pet hair.
• Hard Furniture (I.E. Metal, wooden etc.): Chairs, computer desks, coffee tables, dining tables, entertainment centers (with manager approval), file cabinets, hutches etc. must be in good condition with all parts and hardware. (Entertainment centers and desks depend on size and functionality).
• Bedroom Furniture: Complete bed frames with head and foot boards, metal bed frames, no mattresses or box springs.
• Patio Furniture: Benches, chairs, swings, tables, and umbrellas are accepted. Little to no rust, well-maintained, sturdy. If plastic, not cracked or brittle. Cushions only if accompanied by matching furniture.

We accept all conditions and types of:

• furnaces
• air conditioners (central outdoor unit)
• air conditioners (window)
• ducts
• duct fittings
• evaporators (a-coils)
• vents/covers

No rotten or deteriorated areas, not excessively weathered. If painted, no peeling paint and no more than one coat. Unpainted is preferred.

• Lengths: 4 feet and longer.
• Sheets: 2′ x 2′ usable sheet and larger. No irregular shapes.

• Handrails: 4 feet or longer, no nails or screws, no damage, rot, or excessive peeling paint. Wrought iron must be complete.
• Landing Posts & Spindles: No nails or screws, in good cosmetic condition; full-lengths, not cut off at floor level.
• Moulding & Trim: 4 feet or longer, no nails or screws, good cosmetic condition.

We accept paint year-round. All paints must be 5 years old or less and at least 1/2 full.

• Latex Paint: One and five-gallon buckets. Consumer labels intact and readable, no leaking or rusting. The lid must work. Contents never frozen and less and five years old. Nothing labeled ‘industrial use only’ or ‘professional use only’ will be accepted.
• Spray Paint: Container must be full, the nozzle must function, agitator ball must rattle freely. Must have cap or lid.

• Vinyl: Good condition, no damage, brittleness, or heavy fading.
• Wooden: Interior or exterior, good shape with no damage, rot, multiple layers of paint, or excess peeling.