All donations must be in good, clean, sellable condition
ReStore reserves the right t o refuse any item(s) that are unsafe, unclean, broken or unsellable

acceptable donations

• antiques
• appliances refrigerators, freezers, stoves, washers,  dryers,  under 7 yrs. old, clean & working
• architectural items
• bricks & blocks:  no pickup - drop off only
• cabinets
• carpet padding: new
• ceramic tile: complete boxes
• ceiling fans: complete, clean
• countertops: 4’ or longer, no cutouts or corners
• doors
• electrical fixtures, supplies
• garden tools, chain saws, tillers (must work) 
• flooring: new vinyl, carpet, laminate, wood, full boxes only
• framed art, mirrors
• furniture: non-smoking home, no pet hair, rips, stains, mold or water damage
• hardware
• home healthcare items: 563-349-7339 or Health & Home donations
• lumber: dimensional, 4’ min., no nails
• lumber sheets: half sheet or larger
• lawn mowers: clean & working
• plumbing fixtures, pipes & supplies -  new or nearly new
• shutters: clean, no nails or screws
• sinks
• toilets: low flow only (1.6 gal.)
• tools
• trailers, garden carts: call ahead
• vehicles: habitatforhumanity.org
• vinyl fencing: no, no broken pieces
• windows: under 8 yrs. old, complete

items we cannot take: 

• air conditioners
• automotive parts
• box springs or mattresses
• bunk beds
• clothing
• cooktops
• counter tops with sink cutouts
• cultured marble sinks
• curtain rods
• dishes, kitchen items
• dishwashers
• exercise equipment
• florescent fixtures or bulbs
• furnaces
• futons
• garbage disposals
• humidifiers or dehumidifiers
• ladders
• lazy susan cabinets (unless part of a set) 
• microwave ovens
• oxygen or propane tanks
• Smoke detectors
• paint or stain
• pianos
• sewing machines (unless antique) 
• shingles
• shower doors
• sleeper sofas
• small appliances (vacuums, mixers, irons, etc.)
• stone countertops
• suitcases
• thermostats
• toilets larger than 1.6 gallon per flush
• toxic or hazardous materials, chemicals
• TVs, VCRs, stereos, speakers, accessories
• used ductwork, used insulation
• Unframed mirrors or glass
• wall ovens & cabinets
• wall-mounted sinks
• waterbeds 
• water heaters, water softeners
• window pparts, glass or sashes
• window treatments

All donations are subject to ReStore staff approval. As much as we would like to take everything that donors bring us, some items are not reuseable or sellable. If you have any questions about your donations please email eric@restoreqc.org or call 563-391-4949

drop off your donations at 3629 Mississippi Ave. 
Tuesdays 10-3
Wednesdays 10-3
Thursdays  10-6
Fridays      10-6
Saturdays  10-3 
​or fill out a pickup form