The Fox Valley area is booming, but there is a problem:  tons of construction waste are being dumped into our landfills each year, even though much of it can be reused.  You can be part of the solution by donating your overstock, returns, items ordered in error, items with slight imperfections, floor models/displays, and materials removed during remodeling* (such as kitchen cabinets) to Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore.

*Gently used items must be less than 10 years old, clean, in working order, and in saleable condition.

The Benefit

In addition to helping the environment, by donating to ReStore, you get a tax deduction.  If you desire, we’ll post your company ad on this web site, and we have artwork for you to use in your brochures or ads, letting customers know that you are an active part of reducing landfill dumping and that you support Habitat for Humanity.

Finally, know that all monies raised at ReStore stay in our area, building simple, affordable houses in partnership with those who lack adequate shelter.

Donate Building Materials, Furniture, Appliances

Whether you have overstock, surplus, discontinued product lines, display materials,  or are involved in remodeling projects where reusable materials are being replaced with new, we may want it! Habitat for Humanity is a 501(c)3 charity, so donations are tax deductible.

If you are donating new items, a list of retail values would be most helpful.

Items designated to a Habitat House will not be sold at ReStore without prior approval from the donor.

Please let us know if you DO NOT want public recognition for your support of ReStore.

We ask for your cooperation in donating only materials that are truly reusable. Please understand that if we feel that we cannot sell an item, we reserve the right to decline the donation, so that ReStore profits are used to build homes, and not pay for disposal fees.

The list of what we can and cannot accept changes, depending on current inventory and sales.  Please always call ahead before bringing materials to ReStore (847-742-9905).

To discuss items you wish to donate, ask to speak with   our Procurement Manager Deanna Davies or contact Deanna by email by clicking here.

ReStore is currently accepting:

• Cabinets, new and used, up-to-date with all parts and not damaged

• Plumbing, usable fixtures, parts and supplies

• Electrical, useable fixtures, parts and supplies

• New Windows, complete with insulated glass, (no broken glass)

• Hardware, knobs, hinges, locks, nails, cabinet pulls, nuts, bolts, screws (in quantity only)

• Lumber, at least 6’ in length

• Exterior Doors, with jambs (no broken glass)

• Interior Doors, solid wood (no hollow core)

• Roofing (full bales only)

• Insulation (full bales only)

• Carpet, new only, rolled and labeled with size

• Tools: Hand, garden, working power

• Flooring: wood, ceramic tile, vinyl (new)

• Millwork/trim, 6’ lengths minimum

• Miscellaneous: masonry, sheathing siding, drywall supplies

• Appliances, clean and in good working order, less than 10 years old

• Furniture, not upholstered

• Countertops, squared off ends only, granite, solid surface, laminate (no custom corners)

• Landscaping blocks, bricks and materials, clean

ReStore cannot accept:

• Clothing/home goods

• Lead-based materials

• Used toilets

• Tub surrounds

• Paint, stain or varnish (opened)

• Toxic materials

• Blinds, used

• Wallpaper

• Items that are broken or with parts missing

• Carpet pad, used

• Fireplaces

• Exterior shutters, used

• Aluminum or vinyl siding

• Window parts or pieces, storm windows

• Used carpeting or vinyl flooring

• Pieces under 6’ of lumber, drywall, styrofoam, etc.

• Used hot water heaters

• Countertops cut at an angle

• Car accessories

• Glass

• Mirrors without frames