Below is a list of items that we can and cannot accept.
These items are subject to change with the ebb and flow of donations. If you don't see an item on the list, or have a donation question, please call our donation hotline at 704-392-4495.
Item too big for your car, on our yes list and valuable? Fill out the online donation form. We may be able to pick it up.
Items we love
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Appliances - no older than 10 years
- Dishwashers (no older than 5 yrs)
- Range Tops
- Ovens
- Microwaves (no older than 5 yrs)
- Washing Machines
- Dryers
- Refrigerators
- Range Hoods
- Small appliances (ie: toasters,
blenders, etc.)
- Water heaters
- Furnaces
- Air Conditioners
- TV's (no console/wood box models)
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Furniture
- Sofas*
- Chairs* (living room, office, recliner, etc.)
- Tables (dining room, side)
- Dressers
- Bedframes
- Coffee/End Tables
- Entertainment Centers
- Filing cabinets
- Bookshelves
*Upholstered furniture cannot have
any stains, tears, or pet damage.
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Building Materials (preferably new)
- Doors (in frame)
- Plywood
- Insulation
- Unused Lumber
- Trim
- Brick/block
- Fencing
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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 - only with cabinets,
unless they are granite countertops
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Lighting (must work!)
- Hanging Chandaliers
- Floor/Table Lamps
- Lamp shades in good condition
- Track Lighting
- Ceiling Fans
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Cars
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Miscellaneous Items
- Game tables
- Boats
- Jetskiis
- RVs
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Hardware
- Hinges
- Cabinet knobs
- Door knobs/deadbolts
- Electrical Hardware
- Plumbing Hardware
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Plumbing Supplies
- Toilets
- Sinks/Faucets
- Tubs
- Pipes
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Flooring
- Tile (no broken pieces)
- Linoleum (new only)
- Carpet (new or gently used,
minimum roomsize, no small
pieces unless carpet tiles)
- Wood
- Area rugs (new or gently used)
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Windows
- Double Hung*
- Picture
- Bay (complete with all sashes)
*All windows must be aluminum clad
or vinyl replacement only.
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 Sporting Equipment
We now accept donations of sporting equipment at Play It Again Sports on Pineville-Matthews Rd. Read about our partnership for more information. |
Items we can't accept
- Clothing/Linens/Bedding/Drapes
- Why? There are many other organizations that accept clothing donations,
and theydo 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 in the state of North
Carolina, 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.
- Baby Items
- Anything that doesn't work/needs a replacement part
- Metal blinds
- 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.Check out CharMeck's website for information on how to properly
dispose of these items.
- Shower Doors
- 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.
- Appliances over 8 years old
- Why? We have to give a warranty on the appliances we sell in our store, and it's hard to give that guarantee on older appliances. If you have an appliance that doesn't meet the age requirement, but still works fine, try calling Crisis Assistance at 704-371-3001. They can take older appliances!
- Microwaves & dishwashers over 5 years old
- Why? See appliance info above.
- Storm windows/single pane windows
- Computers/fax machines/copy machines
- Swingsets or playground equipment
- Pianos/Organs
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Click here for a list of other organizations in the area that may be able to take the items we cannot.
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