Habitat Vail Valley ReStore Accepted Donations  

Appliances (Cooktops, stoves, ovens, dishwashers, microwaves, refrigerators, washers and dryers, A/C window units) 

• Must be in full working order, clean and less than 10 years old 
• Dishwashers must be in full working order, clean and less than 5 years old 

Not Accepted 

• Vacuum cleaners 
• Trash compactors 
• Non-working appliances. These may be dropped off for recycling at Trinity Recycling. 

Cabinets 

• Complete sets, all doors and drawers attached, no nails or screws sticking out, undamaged during removal 
• Vanities in good condition. Must not have water damage 
• Cabinet handles and pulls  

Not Accepted 

• Single cabinets 
• Cabinet parts (e.g. doors, shelves, drawers, etc.) 
• Cabinets with water damage or damage from removal 

Cars, boats and other motorized recreational vehicles 

• Contact Cars for Homes 

Doors 

• Patio/sliding glass doors must be normal size and in good working condition 
• Doors with frames are preferred 
• Interior and exterior 

Not Accepted 

• Flat panel doors 
• Hollow-core doors 
• Shower doors 
• Mirrored closet doors 

Flooring (Tile, carpeting, rugs, hardwood, laminate, vinyl, granite, marble) 

• Tile: Minimum donation is 20 square feet
• All other flooring: Minimum donation is 100 square feet
• All tile must be unused 
• All hardwood/laminate (new or used, no nails; must be bundled) 
• Area rugs must be vacuumed and free of stains 

Not Accepted 

• Carpeting 
• Donations of less than 100 square feet 

Exercise/Sporting Equipment only accepted if dropped off 

• Weights and weight benches 
• Bikes in excellent condition 
• Skies and snowboards in excellent condition 

Not Accepted 

• Exercise equipment 
• Ski/snowboard boots 
• Exercise clothing  

Furniture  (indoor & outdoor) 

• All furniture items must be in good, clean condition, free of stains and pet hair, and made of solid wood 
• Desks can only be accepted if solid wood, one piece, and under 6 feet

Not Accepted 

• Armoires and entertainment centers 
• Pianos 
• Baby furniture 
• L-shaped or particle board desks, desks over 6 feet long, and cubicles. Incomplete bed frames 
• Particle board furniture, only solid wood.  

Housewares (decor, artwork, dishes, books, linens and soft goods) 

• Artwork, mirrors, knick knacks, pictures and decorative items (mirrors must be framed) 
• All dishware and cookware items must be clean and boxed 
• Small appliances must be clean and in good working order 
• Linens must be clean, free of tears and boxed or bagged 
• Pillows must be clean, stain free and boxed or bagged 

Landscaping (Brick, stone, cinderblock, lawn-care tools, slate, cultured stone) 

• All bricks, stone and cinderblock must be on pallets and clean of mortar  
• Snow blowers, lawn mowers, and garden equipment 
• Rakes, hand tools, wheelbarrows and other yard tools 
• Planters, pots and outdoor decor 

Lighting & Electrical 

• Lamps and chandeliers 

Not Accepted 

• Ceiling fans 
• Fluorescent bulbs or fixtures 
• Track lighting 
• Used light bulbs 

Lumber/Trim 

• No minimum length for lumber; no nails or paint 
• Trim must be a minimum of 6 feet long with no nails or paint 
• Sheet goods: plywood, OSB, drywall – minimum ½ sheet (4’x4’) 
• Roofing: new, minimum one bundle 

Not Accepted 

• Anything with nails, holes or paint 

Plumbing (Sinks, faucets, toilets, bathroom accessories) 

• Toilets must be at least 1.6 gallons per flush (low-flow). Must be complete and assembled. Must be clean with no wax ring
• Bathtubs must be new and standard size (30”x60”) 
• No cast iron tubs for pick up, however they may be dropped off at the ReStore for recycling 

Not Accepted 

• Used faucets 
• Cast iron tubs 

Televisions and Electronics 

• Flat screen monitors and HDTVs under 5 years old 
• DVD players 
• High fidelity stereo equipment (speakers and receivers)  

Not Accepted 

• Tube or projection TVs 
• Printers 
• Fax machines 
• VCRs 
• Humidifiers 

Tools 

• General purpose tools 
• Power tools must be in good working condition and with all accessories 
• Construction equipment and tools 

Windows 

• Double-pane, vinyl or metal clad 
• Clear in good reusable condition 

Not Accepted 

• Very large or custom-sized windows (maximum size 5’x 5’) 

Other Donations We Never Accept 

• Paint 
• Stain 
• Hazardous materials 
• Ceiling tiles 
• Fluorescent light fixtures 
• Unframed glass or mirrors 
• Tires 
• Ladders