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Don't Dump It, Donate & Deduct It!
The ReStore accepts new and gently-used home building materials from contractors, suppliers, individuals and organizations. Donations can be gently-used as long as the items are in good or repairable condition to sell to the general public to help fund construction of new Habitat houses within the local community. All donations are tax-deductible and a receipt acknowledging your donation will be provided to you at the time of the donation. You can support the ReStore by donating building materials from your own home or by shopping for the quality goods offered at the ReStore!
Benefits to Everyone
- Donors avoid disposal costs and receive tax deductions for their donation
- Customers receive quality home building materials at affordable prices
- Habitat for Humanity of Sangamon County raises essential funds to build new homes
Making a Donation
If you have a donation that you’d like to make to the ReStore, call the donation hotline at (217) 691-5653 to schedule a pick-up time—in order to be eligible for a pick-up, the donor must live within the City limits. Donations can also be delivered to the ReStore at 1514 West Jefferson Street in Springfield during store hours—Monday through Friday from 10 am – 6 pm and Saturday from 9 am – 5 pm.
Acceptable Donations
- Appliances: Must be clean and in complete working order. 10 years old or less.
Examples: washer, dryer, refrigerator, microwave, stove, etc.
- Architectural Items: Columns, antiques, mantles, etc.
- Kitchen and Bath: Complete with doors, drawers, and no damage.
- Carpet and Pad: New items only.
- Countertops: Good condition, minimal chips or damage.
- Doors: With jambs, no broken glass, good condition, free of bowing and twisting, holes and deep gouges, water damage and splintering.
- Electrical: Usable fixtures, parts and supplies, no broken glass. Ceiling fans must be in complete working order with all pieces intact.
- Flooring: Wood, ceramic tile, vinyl.
- Hardware: Knobs, hinges, locks, nails, cabinet pulls, bolts, nuts, screws.
- Landscape Materials: Patio and paving stone, brick.
- Lumber: At least 8 feet in length. If deconstructed, must be completely de-nailed, free of rot and water damage, free of excessive twisting and bowing.
- Plumbing: Usable fixtures, parts and supplies.
- Plywood Sheathing: ½ or full sheets in good condition.
- Roofing Materials: Full bundles only. Drip edge full lengths.
- Siding: Vinyl or aluminum, full boxes only.
- Tools: Hand, garden, and working power.
- Windows: Insulated glass, no broken glass, no sashes
Unacceptable Donations
- Lead-Based Materials
- Used or Open Paint
- Toxic Materials
- Windows (Parts or Pieces)
- Bedding (of Any Kind)
- Clothing
- Hollow Doors
- Sofa Beds
- Cast-Iron Tubs
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