{"id":8646,"date":"2022-05-18T14:09:04","date_gmt":"2022-05-18T21:09:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.habitatforhumanityokanagan.ca\/?page_id=8646"},"modified":"2024-06-20T14:41:55","modified_gmt":"2024-06-20T21:41:55","slug":"what-we-can-can-not-accept","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.habitatforhumanityokanagan.ca\/?page_id=8646","title":{"rendered":"WHAT WE DO NOT ACCEPT"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]
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ReStore Staff and Management appreciate all donations but reserve the right to refuse any item determined not sellable in the store. Depending on current inventory levels we may not be able to accept some items.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Currently not being accepted for donation\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0(some exceptions apply, see currently not accepting list)<\/span><\/em><\/h3>\n

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Text books (college or otherwise)<\/p>\n

\u00a0Paint and Auto Fluid<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • Any chemicals or cleaners<\/li>\n
  • Any chemicals that are primarily flammable or a fuel source like propane, lighter fluid, kerosene, etc.<\/li>\n
  • ANY paint from private donor<\/li>\n
  • Caulking tubes or any sort<\/li>\n
  • Drywall or flooring compound<\/li>\n
  • Dangerous or caustic chemicals or pesticides<\/li>\n
  • Used Jerry cans<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    \u00a0Outdoor or Seasonal<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

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    • Anything blow up<\/li>\n
    • Tents<\/li>\n
    • Single plastic patio tables & chairs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      \u00a0Furniture<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

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      • Furniture with rips, tears, stains, pet scratching or peeling<\/li>\n
      • Bunk beds, hide a beds or water beds<\/li>\n
      • Mattress, futon or cots<\/li>\n
      • Single tables without chairs (unless they fold down)<\/li>\n
      • Entertainment stands over 5ft in length and 6ft in height<\/li>\n
      • China hutch cabinets over 5ft in length and 6ft in height<\/li>\n
      • Piano\u2019s, organs or pool tables<\/li>\n
      • Baby furniture or equipment (cribs, highchairs etc)<\/li>\n
      • Large L shape desks<\/li>\n
      • Glass table tops without the base<\/li>\n
      • Electronic medical equipment like beds and lifts<\/li>\n
      • Pet furniture<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        \u00a0Building Supplies<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

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        • Lumber under 4\u2019 in length, nailed or visible rot<\/li>\n
        • Plywood sheeting with nails, staples or visible rot<\/li>\n
        • Doors over 8 ft. (No Mirror, brass or white bi-folds)<\/li>\n
        • Windows over 5 ft. in length or height<\/li>\n
        • Garage door openers or doors<\/li>\n
        • Used flooring including carpet, tile and hardwood<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          \u00a0Plumbing<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

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          • Older toilets (must be low flow 6 L or less)<\/li>\n
          • Coloured porcelain toilets or sinks<\/li>\n
          • Molded counter and sink combinations (almond and grey are fine)<\/li>\n
          • Non-working faucets. (Donated plumbing must have all mounting hardware and plates)<\/li>\n
          • Sit down showers<\/li>\n
          • Shower doors<\/li>\n
          • Jacuzzi tubs, hot tubs<\/li>\n
          • Hot water tanks or furnaces<\/li>\n
          • Corner tubs<\/li>\n
          • Counter tops with holes or angles<\/li>\n
          • Molded sinks<\/li>\n
          • Garburators<\/li>\n
          • Used toilet seats<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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            • Clothes<\/li>\n
            • Toys<\/li>\n
            • Office supplies (binders, file folders etc)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              \u00a0Lighting<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

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              • Acceptable fixtures must be CSA approved and have stickers<\/li>\n
              • Pot lights<\/li>\n
              • Fluorescent lighting<\/li>\n
              • Commercial Lighting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                \u00a0Electronics<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

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                • Service provider cable boxes, PVR or satellite dishes or routers<\/li>\n
                • Printers or fax machines<\/li>\n
                • TV\u2019s without an HDMI outlet<\/li>\n
                • Tube TV\u2019s<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  \u00a0Exercise Equipment<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

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                  • Exercises bikes<\/li>\n
                  • Elliptical<\/li>\n
                  • Tread mills<\/li>\n
                  • Large weight and training sets<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                    \u00a0Appliances<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

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                    • Gas appliances<\/li>\n
                    • Appliances older than 10 years<\/li>\n
                    • Dirty or stained appliances<\/li>\n
                    • Appliances requiring repair<\/li>\n
                    • BBQ\u2019s (used)<\/li>\n
                    • Water coolers<\/li>\n
                    • Water filtration systems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                      \u00a0<\/span><\/em>We welcome all other donations!\u00a0 If you are not sure if we will take your item, please contact the Manager of your closest ReStore location at 778 755-4346 and listen the options.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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                      ReStore Staff and Management appreciate all donations…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"\n

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                      ReStore staff and management appreciate all donations but reserve the right to refuse any item determined not sellable in the store. Depending on current inventory levels we may not be able to accept some items.<\/span><\/strong><\/pre>\n<\/header>\n
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                      Currently being accepted for donation (some exceptions apply, see currently not accepting list)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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                      • Antiques: windows, doors, furniture, household items, etc.<\/li>\n
                      • Appliances: washers, dryers, stoves, fridges, dishwashers, freezers, etc. (working order)<\/li>\n
                      • Bathroom: vanities, 1.6 gallon or 6 litre low-flow type toilets<\/li>\n
                      • Carpet (new only): minimum size 8\u2019X10\u2032, doormats, area rugs<\/li>\n
                      • Doors: residential, commercial, closet doors, bi-fold, sliding<\/li>\n
                      • Electronics (TVs, CD Players)<\/li>\n
                      • Flooring (new only): tile, laminate, wood, vinyl<\/li>\n
                      • Furniture: upholstered (in near new condition only from a no pet and non-smoking home and has no visible signs of wear or stains)<\/li>\n
                      • Hardware: hinges, knobs, screws, nails, electrical, etc.<\/li>\n
                      • Light fixtures, lamps<\/li>\n
                      • Insulation (new only, in bags)<\/li>\n
                      • Kitchen: cabinets, countertops and accessories<\/li>\n
                      • Lumber, trim, plywood, railings, mouldings, etc. (no nails) 6\u2032 min length is preferred<\/li>\n
                      • Paint (new only), wallpaper and borders (full rolls only)<\/li>\n
                      • Sinks: kitchen, bathroom, laundry<\/li>\n
                      • Stairs, stringers<\/li>\n
                      • Studs (clean): metal and wooden<\/li>\n
                      • Sheet goods (1\/4 sheet minimum \u2013 no angle cuts): dimensional stock, plywood, OSB, MDF,paneling, tile<\/li>\n
                      • Tools: hand and power<\/li>\n
                      • Roofing (in bundles): shingles<\/li>\n
                      • Windows: PVC and wood frames with unbroken seals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
                        Currently not being accepted for donation<\/h3>\n
                        Furniture <\/u><\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n
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                        • Hide a beds `\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n
                        • Single tables with out chairs (unless they fold down)<\/li>\n
                        • Entertainment stands over 5ft in length and 6ft in height<\/li>\n
                        • China hutch cabinets over 5ft in Length and 6ft in height<\/li>\n
                        • Piano\u2019s, Organs or pool tables<\/li>\n
                        • Mattress\u2019s, Futon or Cots<\/li>\n
                        • Baby Furniture or Equipment (cribs, highchairs etc)<\/li>\n
                        • Large L Shape Desks<\/li>\n
                        • Glass table tops without the base<\/li>\n
                        • Electronic medical equipment like beds and lifts<\/li>\n
                        • Pet furniture<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
                          Building Supplies<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n
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                          • Lumber should be 2\u2019 and over in size, with No nails or rot<\/li>\n
                          • Plywood sheeting no nails or rot<\/li>\n
                          • Drywall sheeting has no holes or angle cuts<\/li>\n
                          • Doors over 8 ft.<\/li>\n
                          • No Brass Mirrored Bi-Fold doors<\/li>\n
                          • Windows over 5 ft length or height. (vinyl only) No Aluminum or Single pane <\/strong><\/li>\n
                          • Garage door openers or doors<\/li>\n
                          • No used Flooring including carpet, tile and hardwood<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
                            Plumbing<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n
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                            • Toilets must be low flow (1.6 L or less)<\/li>\n
                            • No coloured Porcelain toilets or sinks no molded counter and sink combinations (Almond and Grey are fine)<\/li>\n
                            • Faucets must have all parts (checkboxes for mounting hardware and plates)<\/li>\n
                            • Sit down showers<\/li>\n
                            • Shower doors<\/li>\n
                            • Jacuzzi tubs, Hot tubs<\/li>\n
                            • Hot water tanks or furnaces<\/li>\n
                            • Corner tubs<\/li>\n
                            • Countertops with holes or angles<\/li>\n
                            • Sinks (molded)<\/li>\n
                            • Garburators<\/li>\n
                            • Used toilet seats<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
                              Lighting<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n
                              Must be CSA approved and have stickers<\/strong><\/p>\n
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                              • Not pot lights<\/li>\n
                              • No Fluorescent lighting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
                                Electronics<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n
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                                • Shaw or TELUS cable boxes, PVR or satellite dishes<\/li>\n
                                • Printers or Fax Machines<\/li>\n
                                • Routers supplied by TELUS or Shaw<\/li>\n
                                • Electronic medical equipment like beds and lifts<\/li>\n
                                • TVs must have an HDMI outlet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
                                  Exercise Equipment <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n
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                                  • Exercises Bikes<\/li>\n
                                  • Elliptical<\/li>\n
                                  • Tread Mills<\/li>\n
                                  • Electronic medical equipment like beds and lifts<\/li>\n
                                  • Giant Bowflex weight sets<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
                                    Home Decor<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n
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                                    • Blinds<\/li>\n
                                    • Vacuums<\/li>\n
                                    • Cloths or Linen (drapes)<\/li>\n
                                    • Toys<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
                                      Appliances<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n
                                      Must be CSA approved and have stickers, be clean and complete<\/strong><\/p>\n
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                                      • No Gas Appliances<\/li>\n
                                      • Must be no older then 10 years<\/li>\n
                                      • Chest Freezers<\/li>\n
                                      • BBQ\u2019s (used)<\/li>\n
                                      • Dishwashers<\/li>\n
                                      • Water coolers<\/li>\n
                                      • Water filtration systems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
                                        Books <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n
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                                        • Encyclopedia\u2019s<\/li>\n
                                        • Magazines<\/li>\n
                                        • Textbooks (college or otherwise)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
                                          Paint and Auto Fluid<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n
                                          It\u2019s a $50 disposal fee per item that we have to pay if it\u2019s not useable<\/strong><\/p>\n
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                                          • Any chemicals or cleaners (from private donors ie Windex, bleach etc)<\/li>\n
                                          • Any chemicals that are primarily flammable or a fuel source like propane, lighter fluid, kerosene, etc.<\/li>\n
                                          • ANY paint \u2013 unless it\u2019s from a paint shop (Cloverdale etc)<\/li>\n
                                          • Cocking Tubes or any sort<\/li>\n
                                          • Drywall or flooring compound<\/li>\n
                                          • \u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
                                            Outdoor or Seasonal <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n
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                                              • Anything Blow up<\/li>\n
                                              • Tents<\/li>\n
                                              • Plastic patio tables<\/li>\n
                                              • Single patio tables if we already have 4<\/li>\n
                                              • Xmas trees unless they are in their own box<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
                                                If you are still unsure if we are currently accepting your item feel free to call us at\u00a0778 755-4346.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-8646","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.habitatforhumanityokanagan.ca\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8646","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.habitatforhumanityokanagan.ca\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.habitatforhumanityokanagan.ca\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.habitatforhumanityokanagan.ca\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.habitatforhumanityokanagan.ca\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=8646"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/www.habitatforhumanityokanagan.ca\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8646\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11507,"href":"https:\/\/www.habitatforhumanityokanagan.ca\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8646\/revisions\/11507"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.habitatforhumanityokanagan.ca\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=8646"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}