Donating Materials

Completely Volunteer Staffed, the Habitat ReStore is located at 1208-1/2 S. Adelaide St., Normal, IL   To make a donation, drop it by the store when it is open, or call (309) 454-6047 to arrange a pickup.  

Your contributions are welcome ... and needed.  Pickup of items is available (SORRY no pickups from basements or upper floors.  Ground floor pickups only!), and every donations helps toward providing adequate housing to those in need.  Because of space and other limitations some restrictions to donations must apply.  For example:

• Appliances must be complete and in 100% working order.
• Other items must be in good shape and usable sizes
• Carpet must be unstained, and no shag carpet is accepted.

Sorry, we are unable to accept the following items at the present time:

• Furniture
• Electric Ranges
• Paint of any kind
• Roofing Materials
• Glass and mirrors except as part of a complete window.

For further information on donation guidelines, see below:

Appliances

We accept dishwashers less than 5 years old, clean and in 100% working order. All other appliances 10 years old or less, must be clean and in 100% working order with no missing parts.  Please include owners manuals if you have them, as they add value to your donation.

Cabinets

We will take cabinets in complete units. They must have doors, shelving, display racks, etc.

Doors -Interior/Exterior/Storm

We accept doors if they are in GOOD condition only. They must not have holes, cracks, rot, etc.  Storm doors must have "Z" bars and latch.

Electrical

We accept electrical parts, wire, plugs, plates and the hardware associated with electrical wiring.

Fans

We accept fans if they are complete and in working condition only.  Ceiling fans must include the fan mounting bracket.

Flooring material

We DO NOT accept shag carpet, but will accept carpeting if it DOES NOT have stains or worn areas. We will accept vinyl flooring in room size sheets, but NO SCRAPS, PLEASE!! We will accept any amounts of tile.

Hardware

We accept hardware for doors, cabinets, etc. Almost all types if it's not rusty.

Lighting

We accept all light fixtures in working condition. No ballasts with pcb's.

Pipe • Pvc • Metal • Copper

We accept 4' and over of any type of pipe, and all supplies and fittings.

Plumblng • Tubs • Sinks • Showers • Commodes

We accept tubs, sinks and vanities if they are in good condition and clean. We accept commodes only if they are in working condition. They must be very clean!! We will not take a dirty commode under any circumstance.

Tools

We accept all hand and power tools in working condition.

Wallcoverings

Wallpaper is taken in full-unopened rolls.

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. Windows must be complete with frame and hardware.