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Donation Criteria
The ReStore accepts donations of items that are new or in good, working condition. All donations are tax deductible.
Please call our donation hotline at 704-392-4495 with any questions about the items you would like to donate.
Appliances - no older than 8 years
- dishwashers (no older than 5 years)
- ovens
- range tops
- microwaves (no older than 5 years)
- washers
- dryers
- refrigerators
- range hoods
- toasters/toaster ovens
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Furniture
- Sofas (no rips, stains, or tears)
- Chairs (living room, office, etc.)
- Tables (dining room, side)
- Dressers
- Bedframes
- Desks
- Coffee/End Tables
- Entertainment Centers
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Building Materials
- Plywood
- Insulation
- Unused Lumber
- Trim
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Home Decor
- Books (no encyclopedias or textbooks)
- Dishes
- Glassware
- Baskets
- Knicknacks
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Cabinets
- Kitchen Cabinets
- Bathroom Cabinets
- Countertops
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Lighting (must work!)
- Hanging Chandaliers
- Floor Lamps
- Table lamps
- lamp shades in good condition
- Track lighting
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Doors
- Interior (currently not accepting)
- Exterior
- Bifold (must include track and hardware)
- Cased
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Plumbing Supplies
- Toilets
- Sinks
- Bathtubs
- Faucets
- Pipes
- Shower Head
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Hardware
- Hinges
- Cabinet knobs
- Door knobs/dead bolts
- Electrical hardware
- Plumbing hardware
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Vehicles
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- Tile (no broken pieces)
- Linoleum (new only)
- Carpet (new or gently used)
- Wood
- Area Rugs (new or gently used
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Windows (must be cased)
- Double Hung
- Picture
- Bay (complete with all sashes)
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Items we cannot accept:
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Clothing/Linens
- Why? There are many other organizations that accept clothing donations, and they do such a good job that there is no reason for us to do the same!
- Mattresses/Box Springs
- Why? By law, before we resell a used mattress/box spring, we must wash it with a special machine. This machine is expensive, and would drive up our costs, taking away money to go toward building houses.
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Anything that doesn't work
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Paint, Stain, Thinners or other Hazardous Materials/Chemicals
- Why? These items are not very popular for resale, and some can be hazardous just to store. Click here for information about how to properly dispose of these materials.
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Unframed mirrors or glass
- Why? Unframed mirrors or glass have very sharp edges, and are a safety hazard for the staff and volunteers who have to handle them.
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Appliances over 8 years old
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Microwaves & dishwashers over 5 years old
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Storm windows/single pane windows
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Computers/fax machines/copy machines
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The following organizations may be able to accept the donations we cannot accept or curently do not have the space to accept:
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Crisis Assistance ........................... 704-371-3001
- Accepts donations of clothing, blankets, linens, shoes, household items, gently used furniture, working appliances, and mattresses. Click here for their website.
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Goodwill ....................................... 704-393-6880
- Accepts donations of clothing, computers, household items, and gently used furniture. Click here for their website.
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Salvation Army ............................. 704-332-1171
- Accepts donations of clothing, furniture, working appliances, household items, tv's, stereo's, computers, books, toys and games, sporting goods, etc. Click here for their website.
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Guardian Angel Thrift Store ............ 704-504-8622
- Accepts donations of clothing, household items, and gently used furniture. Click here for their website.
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Computel ...................................... 704-376-1116
- Recycles electronics such as computers, fax/copy machines, scanners, cords, etc. Some items require a small charge. Click here for their website.
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County Trash Pick-up ..................... 704-336-2673
- Will pickup items that cannot be reused, such as sofas with rips/tears/stains, broken appliances, etc. Click here for their website. For Mecklenburg county residents only.
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Cars for Homes ............................. 877-277-4344
- Accepts donations of cars, boats, and RVs. Click here for their website.
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ReStores in the surrounding area
Stanly County ReStore
1506 NC Hwy 24/27 W
Albemarle, NC 28001
704-985-1050
www.habitatstanly.org/ReStore.htm |
Lincoln County Home Store
809 E Sycamore St
Lincolnton, NC 28092
704-736-9490
www.lincolncountynchabitat.org/store.html |
Cabarrus County ReStore
46 Beechwood Ave
Concord, NC 28025
704-786-4000
www.habitatcabarrus.org/restore.asp |
Union County Home Store
2520 West Roosevelt Blvd
Monroe, NC 28111
704-289-6067
www.unionhabitat.org/restore1.htm |
Our Towns ReStore
20414 North Main St
Cornelius, NC 28031
704-896-8957
www.ourtownshabitat.org/Shopping/store.htm |
Rowan County ReStore
125 E Innes St
Salisbury, NC 28144
704-642-1222
www.habitatrowan.org/site/store.asp
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Gaston County ReStore
608 E 2nd Ave
Gastonia, NC 28054
704-854-3050
www.habitatgaston.org/store.htm |
Iredell County ReStore
1386 Shelton Ave
Statesville, NC 28677
704-872-3774
www.habitatiredell.org/habitat.asp?page=10 |
Matthews Thrift Store
136 E Charles St
Matthews, NC 28106
704-845-2760
www.habitatmatthews.org/thrift_store.htm |
York County ReStore
110 N Anderson Rd
Rock Hill, SC 29730
803-324-1960
www.yorkcountyhabitat.org/resale_store.html |
(Please note that each ReStore is it's own locally run organization)
Questions about what you are donating? Call our donation hotline at 704-392-4495. |
Your tax-deductible donation will help Habitat for Humanity
build decent, affordable homes for those in need as we work towards
our mission to eliminate substandard housing in Charlotte. |
If you have large items such as cabinets, sofas, etc, that are too large to fit in your vehicle, you can call our donation hotline at 704-392-4495 to schedule a pickup. Please be aware that every item we pick up subtracts from the amount of money we are able to put toward building houses, so we try to keep it to a minimum. If you have only small items, our staff at both locations are able and willing to help you unload your vehicle.
Thank you for your continued support of Habitat for Humanity!
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