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Donation Criteria

Legal restrictions prevent us from accepting some items.  Also, we have limited storage capacity and may be unable to receive overstocked items.  If we are unable to accept your donation, ask us for a list of other donation and disposal centers that may be able to assist you.

 When in doubt, call our donation desk at   (903) 531-0072  to talk with a staff member about your donation.

 Obtain a receipt from a staff member when you donate your items.  Store restrictions and legal obligations do not allow us to place a value on your donated items.  Feel free to fill out the receipt and place values on your items for tax deduction purposes.

Appliances
We accept dishwashers less than 7 years old, clean and in 100% working order. All other appliances 10 years old or less, must be clean and in 100% working order with no missing parts. We will test them when they are brought in and if they do not work, will not accept them. Please include owners manuals if you have them, as they add value to your donation.
Cabinets
We will take cabinets in any size in good condition.
Doors
We accept doors if they are in GOOD condition only. They must not have holes, cracks, rot, etc.
Electrical
We accept electrical parts, wire, plugs, plates and the hardware associated with electrical wiring.
Fans
We accept fans if they are complete and in working condition only.
Flooring material
We accept carpet if it is in decent condition. We will accept vinyl flooring, wood and ceramic tile.
Furniture
We accept all types of furniture in decent condition.  We cannot accept mattresses.
Hardware
We accept hardware for doors, cabinets, etc. Almost all types if it's not rusty.
Lighting
We accept all light fixtures in working condition. No ballasts with pcb's.
Lumber , Plywood , Sheetrock , Trim
We accept full and1/2 sheets of plywood. We accept lumber and trim, but not less than 4 feet long. Please, no rotten pieces.
Mirrors, Glass
Mirror and glass is accepted if certain conditions apply. Please call prior to donating these items.
Miscellaneous Items
We accept  all types of miscellaneous materials and items.  Please call if you have an item to donate and you do not see it listed.
Paint , Wallcoverings
We will take full containers of latex paint, full cans with labels intact. We cannot take toxic, hazardous substances, (i.e. pesticides, powders, paint thinners, or other chemicals). Wallpaper is a very welcome donation.
Pipe, Pvc, Metal, Copper
We accept 4 inch and over of any type of pipe, and all supplies and fittings.
Plumbing, Tubs, Sinks, Showers, Commodes
We accept tubs, sinks and vanities if they are in good condition and clean. We accept commodes only if they are in working condition and are the low flush (1.6 gallon) type. They must be very clean!! We will not take a dirty commode under any circumstance.
Roofing Material, Gutters
We accept all types of roofing material such as rolled roofing material, tar, metal roofing, bundles of new shingles. We also accept roofing gutter materials that are in full pieces and are not rusty, bent up or damaged.
Tools
We accept all hand and power tools in working condition.
Windows, Screens
We accept windows of all types if the glass is intact. Most windows will show use, even if they are newer. If they are casement type, we appreciate having the hardware and cranks.

ReSTORE Hours
Tuesday thru Saturday
9:00 am to 4:00 pm

The ReSTORE
822 W. Front St.
Tyler, TX  75702
903-531-0072
Cindy Clark, Director

 
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