Regardless of whether you want to remodel your home, build a new structure, demolish an old one, downsize, or whatever else you plan on doing construction-wise, one thing’s for certain. You’re bound to be left with extra building materials you have no use for. It’s a common practice in these cases to send your waste straight to the landfill; but why contribute to the growing landfill when you can donate building materials instead?
Among many other things, Habitat for Humanity ReStore accepts used building materials that can be easily repurposed and utilized for the benefit of the entire community. Donated items that still possess value are sold in one of Humanity’s stores with the revenue allocated for building new homes, both locally and globally.
Habitat ReStore Donations
At Habitat for Humanity, donate anything and everything that’s of no use to you but can be appreciated by other people. What’s more, the majority of our stores offer a donation pick-up, making it easy and simple for you to get rid of unwanted items while staying far away from a landfill. It’s also worth noting that donations can often be applicable for tax reduction, which makes the practice a win-win all over!
Essentially, Habitat for Humanity accepts:
- Furniture, houseware, and décor
- Home appliances that are less than a decade old
- Cabinetry
- Kitchen and bath fixtures
- Building materials
- Flooring and tiles
- Lighting and lamps
- Doors and windows
- Clothing
- Cars
In order to successfully donate some of the things that fit the above-mentioned categories, it’s imperative that they’re functional and in relatively good condition. Items that are broken, damaged, dirty, or otherwise unsuitable for immediate use are not a good donation fit for Habitat ReStore. If you learn that your items are not acceptable as Habitat donations, you can still do the right thing and reach out to your local recycling center to dispose of them sustainably.
Donate Used Building Materials
When it comes to building materials, most Habitat for Humanity ReStores accept only those packages and sections of materials that are complete and damage-free. In that sense, scraps and partially used materials are a no-go.
Flooring, tiles, fixtures, cabinets, doors, and windows may be viewed as part of building materials. Therefore, it’s important to note that all the necessary pieces should be included in the donations if you want to make one. Think cabinets with all the required parts and hardware, windows and doors with properly framed glass, and so on. Aside from those, your local Habitat ReStore may also accept materials such as lumber, fencing, bricks, and blocks. Make sure to contact the stores in order to inform yourself about the exact types of building materials that you can donate there. Aside from items and materials, you’re free to make monetary donations to further help the families in need.
If you’re not sure about the location of a Habitat ReStore that’s closest to you, all you have to do is go on the Habitat’s website and check the Find Your Local Habitat search box or, if you’re based in the US, type in your ZIP code to pinpoint the nearest stores.
When you donate building materials and other gently used items to Habitat for Humanity ReStore, you’re not only giving these a second chance in life. You’re also giving a second chance to all of the families that are looking forward to starting a new chapter in their life with the safety and security of a Habitat home. And by helping people around the world simply by donating things that you don’t need without dragging them to a landfill, you’ll also do a huge part in protecting the environment.
