donate to ReStore
how do I
donate?
ReStore’s new location has a donation center in the back of the building. Drive around and ring the bell for service. We will show you where to unload your donations. If you have a lot of items to donate, such as a truck load, please call to let us know when you are coming.
For large items (over 3′ x 3′) or truck loads, photo approval is recommended, please email photos to: donations@LCReStore.org
Donation Questions?
Call our Donation Hotline (618) 855-9151
Donations Accepted:
Wed-Fri: 10am – 5pm
Saturdays: 10am – 3pm
Closed: Sun – Tues
Location:
ReStore in The Orchards
1950 Vandalia Street
Collinsville, Illinois 62234
About Our Donation Center
The Donation Center can be accessed by driving around behind the store.
- Please drive slowly and carefully as there can be a lot of traffic coming and going
- Our Donations Ambassadors will be there to unload your donations
- We can provide you with a receipt for tax purposes upon request
Please know that our Donations Ambassadors review all potential donations to ensure they meet our standards, and they are instructed to decline donations that do not. Our standards are based on accepting items that will generate meaningful revenue based on factors such as the item’s demand by our customer base, its turnover time, and its size or square footage.
It is possible that you may have some very nice items that won’t meet the above criteria.
We ask for your understanding as we hold true to our donation standards so we can meet our goal of generating revenue to fund the construction of new homes for Habitat for Humanity.
In this way we work together toward Habitat for Humanity’s vision of a world where everyone has a decent place to live.
PLEASE NOTE:
Leaving donations on our premises outside of our business hours is considered dumping, which is illegal. Placing items in our dumpsters is also dumping. We prosecute all instances of dumping.
free pick-up
We offer a service where we pick-up donations from your home or business.
We pick-up any item that meets our donation criteria, including furniture, large appliances, cabinet sets, building materials, tools, hardware, housewares and more!
To discuss this service with us, call us at 618-660-6243 or email donations@lcrestore.org.
Business Donations
Does your business have surplus inventory that you cannot sell? ReStore is a great solution for your mis-orders, scratch and dents, overstocks, discontinued items or storeroom clean out. We pick-up your donations and make it easy for you to clear out your space!
Please contact our manager for more information on corporate or business donations: manager@LCReStore.org
why donate to ReStore?
it helps build homes
When the items you donate to ReStore are sold, the proceeds help families achieve the strength, stability and independence they need to build a better future.
it helps the environment
If your items still have a usable life, then it’s not time for them to go to the landfill. The best form of recycling is keeping items in use instead of sending them to the landfill.
it helps our community
ReStore sells donated items at discounted prices to the public, offering a low cost option to repair and renovate for all who shop at ReStore, furthering Habitat’s vision of decent affordable housing for everyone.
what can I donate?
New or Gently Used Items In Clean, Usable Condition, and Complete Working Order
Free of dirt, mold, mildew, or water damage
yes, please!
furniture
- Hard furniture such as: tables, chairs, dressers, nightstands, wardrobes, china and curio cabinets, hutches, bookshelves, file cabinets, small desks, office chairs.
- Soft furniture: couches, loveseats, recliners, armchairs, sectionals. Headboards/Footboards only accepted if part of a complete bedroom set and must include rails.
housewares
- Clean dishes, cups, mugs, glasses, utensils.
- Wall art, pictures, and home décor.
- Toys for school-age children (no baby/infant/toddler toys).
- Cleaning products must be unopened and not expired.
- Books
- Framed mirrors.
- TV’s and Monitors must have cords and remote.
Tools & Hardware
- Hand tools, power tools, lawn mowers, leaf blowers.
- Both gas-powered and electric tools.
- Nails, screws, nuts, bolts in original boxes only.
- Must be in 100% complete working condition.
cabinets
- Kitchen, bathroom, utility room, and garage cabinets
- Must be in complete working order
- Must come with all hardware and with all cabinet doors attached.
Appliances
- Large electric appliances such as: refrigerators, ovens, stoves, cooktops, washing machines, dryers, microwaves, window AC units, flatscreen tv’s, computers and monitors.
- Countertop appliances such as: coffee makers, mixers, blenders, juicers, crockpots, countertop grills.
- Must be in 100% complete working condition.
flooring
- Laminate, vinyl, hardwood, tile; new and in the original box.
- Rolled rugs labelled with dimensions.
- Must have a minimum of 60 sqft. and it must be matching.
Building Materials
- Drywall, lumber, trim, plywood, baseboard.
- Electrical- conduit, wire, metal and pvc pipe
- Drop-ceiling tiles, bricks, pavers
- New and packaged insulation.
- Must be free of nails and screws.
Doors
- Standard interior and exterior residential doors only
- Free of mold, water damage, and structural damage.
Lighting
- Table and floor lamps.
- Light switches
- Electrical outlets and receptacles.
Plumbing & Bath
- Bathroom cabinets: see the Cabinets section above.
- Fiberglass tubs.
- New shower surrounds or doors.
- Faucets must be brand-new, never-been-used.
- Toilets must be in complete working order, completely free of water, completely free of stains, and must be white.
- Toilets must be 1.6 gallons per flush (gpf) or lower.
- Sinks must be brand new in box.
paint
- Paint, stains, etc. from commercial donors only.
- New or clean brushes, rollers, and paint trays.
holiday themed items
- Now accepted all year!
no, thank you.
furniture
- No mold, water damage, structural damage.
- No tears, pet hair, odors, or stains.
- No sofa bed, mattresses, or box springs.
- No independent panes of glass. L shaped desks are subject to approval.
- Entertainment centers are subject to approval.
housewares
- No clothes.
- No fabrics: tablecloths, sheets, comforters, doilies, etc.
- No baby, infant, or toddler items.
- No opened cleaning products or liquids.
- No medical equipment: walkers, crutches, scooters, etc.
- No baby, infant, or toddler furniture such as cribs.
- No laptops, computers or hard drives.
Tools & Hardware
- No incomplete/broken tools.
- No rusty tools or hardware.
- No loose hardware such as nails, screws, nuts, bolts, etc.
- No weapons such as fighting knives, guns, bows, ammo
cabinets
- No used sinks, medicine cabinets, or vanity tops, except with matching vanity.
- No countertops.
- No mold, water damage or structural damage.
Appliances
- No appliances more than 20 years old.
- No CRT/tube tv’s or computer monitors.
- No Wall Ovens.
- NO Dishwashers
- No Gas Appliances
flooring
- No loose, unboxed, or used flooring.
- No damaged or discolored flooring.
- No carpet or carpet pads, new or used.
- No rugs with tears, pet hair, odors, or stains.
Building Materials
- No particle board & no shingles or siding
- No bags of mortar, grout, plaster or other powered material.
- No pesticides or hazardous materials.
- No furnaces or hot water heaters.
- No mold, water damage or structural damage
Doors
- No windows or window screens.
- No used shower doors.
- No door knobs.
- No interior door frames at all.
Lighting
- No new or used light bulbs of any kind: fluorescent tubes, CFL bulbs, LEDs, incandescent bulbs, etc.
- No chandeliers or outdoor fixtures.
- No fluorescent light fixtures.
- No light switches, outlets, or receptacles with paint on them.
- No ceiling fans, sconces, or light fixtures of any kind.
Plumbing & Bath
- No cast iron tubs (unless clawfoot).
- No used shower doors.
- No mirrors.
- No non-functional toilets.
- No toilets missing components, containing water or stains.
- No toilets made earlier than 1995.
- No medicine cabinets.
paint
- No residential paint donations.
holiday themed items
- No broken items, please.
Furniture: try local churches or thrift stores.
Bedding/linens, clothing/shoes: try Goodwill, Savers, or The Salvation Army.
CFLs and fluorescents can be recycled @ Home Depot.
To download a copy of our donation guidelines, click here.