Important to Know
- The ReStore is open to the public!
- Since our inventory relies on the generosity of donors, like you, our retail stock changes daily - sometimes hourly. So stop by frequently!
All sorts of people shop at the ReStore! Whether you are a do-it-yourselfer, homeowner, renter, landlord, contractor, interior designer, environmentalist, or treasure hunter, make Habitat for Humanity ReStore your first stop when shopping for your next home improvement, renovation, or DIY project.
Who Can Donate to the ReStore
Everyone!
We receive household items from individuals like you!
We also receive new, discontinued, or surplus building materials, appliances and home furnishings from retailers, contractors, big box stores and companies.
You can receive a ReStore receipt when you donate your items. We are unable to place a value on your donated items. Feel free to fill out the receipt and assign value on your items for tax deduction purposes.
If we are unable to accept you donation, ask us for suggestions of donation and disposal centers that may be able to assist you. When in doubt about a potential donation give us a call at 712.224.6133 or email us a photo at restore@siouxlandhabitat.org.
How It Works
The Habitat for Humanity ReStore is a place for new and gently used items to see a new life.
As a nonprofit retailer, our inventory includes donated cabinets, appliances, furniture, windows, doors, lighting, tools, and much more! It’s the perfect place to shop and find great deals for everything from small projects to large home remodeling updates. Items are sold to the public at a fraction of their original retail price.
We are known as The Store That Builds Houses!
Net proceeds generated from the sale of ReStore items are used to build future Habitat homes in Siouxland.
Every donation, every purchase creates the opportunity for a family to build a better life.
If you think our ReStore prices are low consider a gift from God. If you think they are too high, consider it your gift to Him.
Items We Accept as ReStore Donations
All the items we take must be:
- Structurally Sound and Complete: All items must be complete, intact, study, and free of major damage.
- Functional: The item must be able to do what it was made to do. It needs to be ready to work "right off the shelf" without repair.
- Cosmetically Appealing: The item must be appealing for reuse "as is" in another person's home.Wiped down/cleaned up is also appreciated.
- Have Potential Appeal to DIYers: Have qualities that would entice a "handy-crafty" individual.
The following list is fairly comprehensive, it is not, however, all inclusive or all exclusive. For an abbreviated, downloadable, version of this list see below.
APPLIANCES
Must be clean and in 100% working order. Must have all knobs, trays, burners, shelves, etc. Please include owners’ manuals if you have them, as they add value to your donation.
CABINETS
We accept cabinets for kitchens and bathrooms. They can be the whole set or individual cabinets. We also accept medicine cabinets and countertops.
CEILING FANS
We accept ceiling fans if they are complete and in working condition. They must include the mounting brackets.
DOORS
We accept doors if they are in good condition. They must not have holes, cracks, rot, etc. It is best to have the door knobs removed and bagged to sell separately.
ELECTRICAL
We accept electrical parts, wire, plugs, plates and the hardware associated with electrical wiring.
FLOORING
We will accept carpeting if it does not have stains or worn areas. We do not accept shag carpet. We will accept vinyl, tile, hardwood and laminate flooring.
FURNITURE
We accept furniture with the exception of baby cribs and mattresses.
HARDWARE
We accept hardware for doors, cabinets, etc. Almost all types, if it’s not rusty.
LIGHTING
We accept most light fixtures in working condition. Please include mounting hardware, No fluorescent bulbs or fixtures.
LUMBER • PLYWOOD • SHEETROCK • TRIM
We accept full and half sheets of plywood and sheetrock. We accept full lengths of lumber. We will accept trim in smaller pieces, but not less than 4 feet long. No rot or nails sticking out of lumber.
MIRRORS
Framed mirrors are accepted.
PIPE • PVC • METAL • COPPER
We accept 4 feet and over of any type of pipe, and all supplies and fittings.
PLUMBING FIXTURES • TUBS • SINKS • SHOWERS • TOILETS
We accept tubs, sinks and showers if they are in good condition and clean. No cast iron. We accept toilets only if they are in working condition and are the low flush (1.6 gallon) type. They must be very clean! We will not take a dirty toilet under any circumstances.
ROOFING MATERIAL • SHINGLES • GUTTERS
We accept most roofing material donations on a case by case basis. Shingles must be bundled in complete packages. Metal roofing, guttering, soffit, etc. should be in full lengths if possible. We will not accept rusty, bent or damaged pieces.
TOOLS • LAWN AND GARDEN EQUIPMENT
Lawn and garden equipment, as well as power tools, that must be in 100% working condition and include all parts /pieces.
WINDOWS • SCREENS
We accept double pane windows of all types if the glass is intact. Most windows will show use, even if they are newer. If they are casement type, we appreciate having the hardware and cranks. No sashes please! Please call before bringing them to the ReStore: 712.224.6133.
Items We Do Not or Cannot Accept as ReStore Donations
Due to oversupply and limited space we may limit the acceptance of items from time to time. Legal restrictions prevent us from accepting some items. We reserve the right to decline any donation that might be unsuitable for the ReStore or may pose a safety risk to our donation pick-up team.
The following list is fairly comprehensive, it is not, however, all inclusive or all exclusive. For an abbreviated, downloadable, version of this list see below.
Baby Cribs
Clothing/Shoes
Dishwashers
Electronics
Fluorescent Lights and Fixtures
Lead-based Materials
Linens/Bedding
Mattresses
Paint
Shag Carpet
Toxic Materials/Chemicals
Toys
Window Coverings/Blinds
Environmental Impact
By donating and shopping at the ReStore you help us make an environmental impact by: Reducing, Reusing, and ReStoring.
- We Reduce, by saving items from the landfills and help to Reduce our carbon footprint.
- We Reuse, by taking items that have been donated and selling those items to be Reused by someone else.
- We Restore by enabling customers to take slightly damaged or mistreated items and Restore them to something totally new and fresh.
Each year Habitat Restores, across the country, help keep tons of usable materials from going into landfills. Be part of this environmental solution, support your local ReStore.
