THE RESTORE
How to Donate to the ReStore
Your donation helps build safe and affordable homes.
When you donate to the Holland and South Haven ReStores you're helping local families access safe and affordable homeownership.
Donating your items is easy.
Bring your items to us or let us pick up larger items for you.
Remodeling your home and replacing cabinets, doors, and more?
Let our skilled team come in to carefully handle the deconstruction, removal, and transportation of your reusable items.
Why donate to the Lakeshore ReStores?
Environment
Donating household goods like furniture and appliances helps the environment. Every item donated to the Holland or South Haven ReStore means less useable material thrown in a landfill.
Community
It’s good for the community: Every ReStore purchase helps local families thrive through Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity’s Homeownership Program.
Tax-Deductible
While your donation helps provide homes for others, for you it's tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
It's Easy!
Free pick-up makes donating simple! Call or submit a pickup request online for a free pickup of your large donations.
What can be donated to the Lakeshore ReStore?
All items must be in good condition so that they can be resold. The Lakeshore ReStore reserves the right to refuse any item. If you don’t see an item on either list, or if you have a donation question, please contact us. We accept cars, boats, trucks, and RVs too!
Building Supplies
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Cabinets, doors, and hardware
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Doors: sliding only
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Drywall/plywood/MDF (2’ x 4’ minimum)
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Hardware: door and cabinet
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HVAC ductwork, registers, thermostats
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Lumber/trim (over 4’ with no nails or screws)
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Nails and fasteners
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Shelving (no MDF, please) and brackets
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Roofing materials
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Vinyl siding, soffit, facia, trim
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Windows
Decorating
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Ceramic tile (wall, floor)
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Floor coverings (LVT, laminate)
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Paint supplies (as-new brushes and rollers)
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Window blinds/coverings (no cords)
Furniture
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Bed frames and headboards
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Dining tables and chairs
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End/coffee tables
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Upholstered
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Free-standing desks
Electrical Supplies
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Ceiling Fans
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Wire, boxes, panels, outlets, switches
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Lighting (ceiling, wall, and table—please remove non-LED bulbs)
Household Items
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Appliances (fully functional only)
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Mirrors (must be framed)
Lawn and Garden
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Outdoor power tools (functional only)
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Patio sets/picnic tables
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Paver/patio stones
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Sprinkler, hose, and irrigation
Plumbing
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Supplies (pipes/fittings)
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Fixtures, sinks, toilets (cleaned, bleached, and emptied of water)
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Tubs & showers (like new)
Tools
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Hand and power tools
Condition of Donations
Flooring
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Full pieces only (no partially cut pieces)
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Must be bundled in packs of 10 (loose pieces will not be accepted)
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No nails or fasteners
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Must be in good or better condition
Furniture
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No stains
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No odors
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No rips or tears in fabric
Appliances and Power Tools
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Must be fully functional
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Power cords must be in good condition (no loose, frayed, or exposed wires)
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Required accessory parts such as mounting brackets, burners, racks, microwave turntables, etc., must be included
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Must be clean with no built-up food or grease on any surface
Donations NOT Accepted
Automotive
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Car/truck parts and tires
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Car/truck accessories
Building Supplies
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Doors: exterior and interior
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Drywall/plywood/MDF (smaller than 2’ x 4’)
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Glass without a frame
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Granite or quartz countertops
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Lumber/trim (smaller than 4’ or with nails)
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Shingles (less than a full bundle)
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Window sash (older wood frames are okay)
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Shower doors
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Jetted tubs
Furniture
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Baby furniture, cribs, or toys
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Mattresses
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Desks that must be bolted to walls
Decorating
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Carpeting, area rugs, or runners
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Mirrors without frames
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Paint
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Window blinds/coverings with cords
Household
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Clothing
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Electronics
Electrical Supplies
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Non-LED light bulbs
Prohibited By Law
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Alcoholic beverages
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Guns, ammunition, weapons
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Hazardous chemicals
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Recalled items
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Safety equipment
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Stolen goods
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