Donate to ReStore and Make a Difference in the Community
We make donating easy.
The Habitat ReStore is a nonprofit thrift store and donation center that exists to help local families build decent, affordable homes with Habitat for Humanity of Carroll County.
By donating your new and gently used furniture, appliances, home décor, and building materials, you can bring safety and stability to families in Carroll County. Your donation is what brings hope home.
Why Donate to ReStore?
Anyone can donate to Habitat for Humanity ReStore, and everyone can benefit from doing so. Here are some of the many reasons why you should consider donating:
Help Your Community
Your donations help families across Carroll County build better homes and better futures.
Tax-Deductible
Along with the satisfaction of knowing you’re making a difference, you also receive a tax deduction.
Help the Environment
Your donations help families across Carroll County build better homes and better futures.
Simple to Do
Review the items that we can accept. Drop your items off at ReStore. For large items, contact us to schedule a pick up.
We Can Pick Up Your Donation
To arrange for a pick up within Carroll County, please refer to Items We Can and Can’t Accept (below) and fill out the Donation Pick Up form.
Please be aware that pickup service is reserved for larger items such as furniture and appliances (items that cannot fit your vehicle) and that all items must be located in a garage or driveway at time of pick up. Someone will be in touch with you ASAP to schedule a date.
Donation Pick Up Form
Here is a list of items we accept. Keep in mind that all items must be in good, resalable condition.
Items we CAN accept
- Furniture
No stains, tears or odors.
- Wood Furniture (no particle board)
- Pet- and Smoke-free home
- Bed frames / Headboard / Footboard
- Bookshelves
- Chairs
- Coffee tables, end tables
- Dressers, chests, nightstands
- Mattresses/Box Spring (NEW ONLY)
- Recliners
- Sofas
- Tables (kitchen/dining) w/chairs
- Sideboards, China closets
- Housewares & Decor
- Antiques
- Area rugs (clean /no stains)
- Artwork
- Bound remnant /rugs (clean / no scratches)
- Dishes (set /service for 4+)
- Frames
- Books (good condition, intact)
- Games and toys (good condition, intact)
- Glassware (set /service for 4+) (no chips, cracks)
- Jewelry
- Knick-knacks
- Mirrors-framed (no chips, scratches)
- Office Supplies
- Seasonal decoration
- Appliances
10 years or newer, clean and rust-free. Must have cords and be in good working condition.
- Washing machines
- Dryers (electric)
- Refrigerators
- Freezers
- Stoves/ranges/ovens (electric)
- Countertop microwave ovens
- Under cabinet microwave ovens w/ mounting hardware
- Small appliances
- Electronics
Must have cords and be in good working condition.
- CD players
- DVD / Blu-Ray players
- Records
- Turntables
- TVs (flat screen)
- Lawn & Garden
- Air tools and Compressors
- Hand tools
- Mechanics' tools
- Power tools (electric and battery)
- Shop tools (saw, drill presses, etc.)
- Tool cabinets/chests
- Hinges and door hardware (all pieces)
- Tools & Hardware
- Air tools and Compressors
- Hand tools
- Mechanics' tools
- Power tools (electric and battery)
- Shop tools (saw, drill presses, etc.)
- Tool cabinets/chests
- Hinges and door hardware (all pieces)
- Lighting
- Bathroom lighting
- Can lights (case+)
- Ceiling fans
- Ceiling lights
- Lamps
- Outdoor lighting
- Wall sconces
- Electric
- Breakers
- Gang boxes
- Outlets, switches (new)
- Panels
- Romex (25' or longer)
- Building Materials
- Bathroom Vanities (clean, no water damage, as all doors and hardware)
- Bathtubs or surrounds, shower pans or stalls (new or in excellent condition)
- Brick/pavers (clean)
- Carpet (new)
- Drywall, Plywood (clean, 4' x 4' or larger)
- Exterior doors
- Faucets (new)
- Fencing
- Flooring - hardwood / laminate / vinyl / ceramic (new in box; >100 sq. ft.)
- Interior doors (solid)
- Interior/exterior sliding door (complete/assembled w/ jambs and hardware)
- Kitchen Cabinets (clean, no water damage, has all doors and hardware)
- Medicine cabinets
- Plumbing supplies (lead-free)
- Shingle (full bundle or more)
- Siding (full box/clean)
- Sinks (no rust or stains)
- Stick lumber and trim (clean, 6' or longer)
- Storm doors (w/ all jambs and hardware)
- Tar paper
- Toilets (new)
- Windows (new or in excellent condition)
- Woodstoves, pellet stoves (free standing)
Habitat for Humanity reserves the right to refuse any item. If you have questions about items you want to donate, give us a call, and we’ll be more than happy to help.
Items we CAN'T accept
- Any baby furniture / peripherals
- Appliances over 10 years old
- Bathtubs
- Bed linens or towels
- Magazines
- Chemical solvents / cleaners
- Clothing
- Computer / peripherals
- Curtains / drapes / blinds
- Dining table w/o chairs
- Entertainment centers / armoires
- Exercise Equipment
- Futons, sofa beds
- Jetted tubs
- Ladders
- Musical instruments
- Paint
- Screws / nails / bolts
- Smoke / CO detectors
- Tires
- Ripped, torn, stained furniture
- CRT TVs
- Tube-style TVs
- Unframed glass / mirrors
- Used dishwashers
- Used gas appliances
- User faucets / plumbing fixtures
- Used flooring / carpet
- Used mattresses / box springs
- Used toilets
- Used water tanks / water heaters
