Donate to Restore

Your generous donations of home improvement materials and other goods help us build homes where local families can raise their children and plan for a brighter future. Sales proceeds from the ReStore are used to offset the administrative costs associated with our work and help us stretch our construction dollars.

Donations

We gladly accept most items that you would install in your own home. All must be in good working condition and cannot contain hazardous materials or evidence of rat droppings or pet urine or feces.

All donations must be received by a ReStore employee.

HOURS

Donations will be accepted Tuesday-Saturday, 8am-4pm
Donations & large item loading accepted until 3:30pm
CLOSED: Sunday & Monday

(Please, no drop-offs when we are closed)

All Donations must be in Good resalable condition. They must be complete, Clean, and Fully Functional.

Appliances

2014 And Newer:

Water Heater, Dishwasher

No More Than 7 Years Old:

Over Mount Microwaves, Garbage Disposals

No more than 10 years old:

Ceiling Fans, Water Coolers, Coffee Makers, Juicers, Panini & Sandwich Grills, Blenders, Food Processors

No More Than 15 Years Old:

Hood Fans, Window Air Conditioners

No More Than 20 Years Old:

Electric/Gas Ranges And Cook Tops, Refrigerators/Freezers, Washers And Dryers, Countertop Microwaves

No Thank You:

Trash Compactors

bathroom Fixtures

Only Complete Items Without Chips Or Cracks Will Be Accepted

Toilets (must be 1.6 gallons per flush or less, and have bolts and nuts to attach the tank to base)
Toilet Seats And Tank Lids
Bathroom Sinks
Bathroom Mirrors (back foil cannot be peeling)
Bathroom Vanities
Medicine Cabinets
Towel Bars/TP Holders
Bath Tubs
Tub/Shower Enclosures
Safety Bars
Shower Caddies

Lumber

Minimum 4 feet in length or 4 sq. ft., free of nails, staples, and screws

Trim/Molding
Lumber wood
Plywood/sheetrock/hardy board (must be usable cuts)

OFFICE

Office chairs
File cabinets
Computers/ monitors/ keyboards/
Office organizers
Desk organizers
Whiteboards
Corkboards
Staplers/staples

Plumbing

(no cracks, plastic fittings that are too brittle will not be accepted)

Copper/brass/PVC/plastic piping, fittings, tubing
Plumbing tools

Windows

Aluminum and vinyl windows of all sizes- dual or triple pane only, must be complete chip or crack free
Wooden single pane framed- accepted for craft purposes

kitchen

Sinks
Counter tops
Appliances (see appliance section)
Cups/plates/bowls/mixing bowls/serving dishes
Tupperware
Silverware
Cutting boards
Knife blocks

Flooring

Carpet/Rugs
- minimal stains, no pet odors, no larger than 16ftx16ft, no smaller than 2ftx2ft
Linoleum
- no less than 6 sq ft
Wood/Laminate Flooring
- at least 15 sq ft of the same material
Floor Tile
- (see tile for specifics)

Tile

Must Be Whole Pieces

Natural stone, ceramic, porcelain, laminate tile
Grout/thin set
Hardy backer
Tile spacers
Tile tools

Countertops & Cabinets

Free Of Cracks With Common Sink Hole Cuts If Applicable

Granite/Marble/Formica/Corian Tops
Kitchen/Bathroom/Laundry Room/Storage Cabinets
- Must Have All Components
- They must be useable pieces, which means some corner cabinets and other uniquely shaped cabinets may be refused. Please make sure nails and screws that protrude from the cabinets are removed to ensure the safety of our volunteers and employees
Cabinet Hardware

Doors/Door accessories

Exterior/Interior Doors (Damage Free)
Door Jams
Knobs
Hinges
Stops
Striker Plates
Door Bells
Latches
Knockers
Sliding Glass Doors (dual pane w/ both doors and all tracks)

Lighting & Electrical

Light fixtures
LED light bulbs

Free of rust or corrosion

Wire
Boxes
Circuit breakers
Switches/plugs
Plate covers
Wire nuts
Conduit and fittings

No thank you:

Coaxial Cable, Ballasts, Fluorescent Light Fixtures

Electronics

Must be clean, functioning, and no more than 7 years old

Control panel for HVAC and sprinklers
CD player/radio/record player
DVD players
Speakers
Flat screen TVs (must be flat body as well as screen)
Computers/monitors/keyboards
Printers
Calculators

Can be more than 7 years old:

Cameras
Video cameras
Antique phones will be considered

Garden

Tools
Décor/Bird Baths/Bird Feeders/Fountains/Yard Art
Plant And Flower Pots
Sprinkler Heads
Watering Supplies/Drip Lines And Nozzles
Hoses/Hose Bibs/Hose Racks
Seed And Fertilizer Spreaders
Garden Treatment Sprayers (Must Not Contain Any Liquid)

Tools & HArdware

Various hand tools
Power tools- all safety parts intact
Nails- sorted, free of rust and debris
Screws/nuts/bolts/washers- free of rust and debris
Collated nails/screws/staples
Simpson ties/brackets
Shelf brackets
Door hardware
Vents
Chain
Metal cable

Furniture & Home Decor

All furniture must be clean, free of stains, pet odor or hair, or signs of fading

Tables
Chairs
Couches/love seats (may be refused if the pattern is too unique to appeal to most of our customers)
Sewing machine and tables
Bookshelves
End tables
Entertainment centers (must fit larger flat screen tvs)
Desks
Headboards
Bed frames
Individual shelves
Porch swings
Vases
Figurines/statues
Wall art
Clocks
Fake plants

Unacceptable Donations

Mattresses/ Box springs
Chemicals that are Non-program Products for our Paint Care Program
Smoke Alarms/Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Bike/Skateboard/Motorcycle/Snowboard/Ski Helmets
Toilets over 1.6 gallons per flush
Dish Washers/Hot Water Heaters older than 2014
Books
Clothing
Cribs
Car seats
High Chairs
Toys
Used Water Softeners and Supplies
Used Filtration Devices and Supplies
Anything Explosive/Ammunition
Any Items with evidence of Rat/Mouse/Roach/Black Widow infestation may be refused

interested in volunteering?

Contact Oliver at olivera@buttehabitat.org to set up an orientation and schedule a time to volunteer! Thank you!

Addresses

Location | 220 Meyers St. Chico, CA 95928

Mailing | P.O. Box 3073
Chico, CA 95927

Hours

Mon-Fri | 9:00am -5:00pm

Contact

info@buttehabitat.org
(530) 343-7423

RESTORE

(530) 895-1271
Tues-Sat | 8:00am-4:00pm

Donations Accepted Until 3:30pm

Gold Seal OF Transparency

EIN# 68-0262142