Donate, Reuse or Recycle - Dallas Habitat

Habitat ReStore Donate , reuse or recycle ? Do you have gently used home goods or leftover building materials you don't need ? You might be able to donate them to a local Habitat for Humanity ReStore ! Ask these questions to find out if your item could be donated , reused or recycled . Is it in good condition and full working order ? Your item should be fully functional and have no missing or broken parts , deep scratches , chips or cracks , stained or torn fabric , strong odors or other major damage . YES What kind of item is it ? 8 X NO 10 Home Furniture , housewares appliances & décor YES Is it less than 10 years old ? X NO X YES NO GTHT Kitchen Cabinetry & bath fixtures Does it have all the pieces ? Make sure you have the complete item with all parts and hardware included . Building materials X YES NO X YES NO Is it a full piece or package ? Most Habitat ReStores accept full boxes or sections of material , but not scraps or partly used packages . Does your Habitat ReStore accept it ? Find your ReStore's contact info : habitat.org/restores Individual stores can vary in what they accept , so ask your local store if they take the type of item you have . Flooring & tile Donate it ! Find a local Habitat ReStore to start your donation : habitat.org/restores Lamps & lighting Sales of donated items help Habitat partner with local families to achieve affordable homeownership . Many ReStores offer free pickup for large items ! ◄ NO Does it have cracked , missing or unframed ( single - pane ) glass ? Ø YES DONATIONS These donation guidelines help lower waste removal costs so more proceeds can go to support Habitat's work . 18 Q Doors & windows Habitat for Humanity ReStore TVs & electronics T Clothing Mattresses & box springs SAVY *** AVA Is it a rear projection TV ? 6 NO YES Is it less than 5 years old ? X YES NO Reuse it OR Recycle it Get creative and repair , repurpose or upcycle your item into something better ! Find DIY tips and ideas at the Habitat ReStore blog : habitat.org/restores/blog You may be able to donate it to another organization , or you can check your municipality for local centers for hard - to - recycle items like mattresses or electronics .