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Drop Off

How to Donate:

Drop off your items at the rear of the ReStore on Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. or, if required, call to see if a pick up can be arranged for your larger items.

Please note: see below for full list of items currently being accepted. 

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.

Currently being accepted for donation            (some exceptions apply, see currently not accepting list)

  • Antiques: windows, doors, furniture, household items, etc.
  • Appliances: washers, dryers, stoves, fridges, freezers, etc. (working order)
  • Bathroom: vanities, 1.6 gallon or 6 litre low-flow type toilets
  • Carpet (new only): minimum size 8’X10′, doormats, area rugs
  • Doors: residential, commercial, closet doors, bi-fold, sliding
  • Electronics (TVs, CD Players)
  • Flooring (new only): tile, laminate, wood, vinyl
  • Furniture: upholstered (in near new condition only from a no pet and non-smoking home and has no visible signs of wear or stains)
  • Hardware: hinges, knobs, screws, nails, electrical, etc.
  • Light fixtures, lamps
  • Insulation (new only, in bags)
  • Kitchen: cabinets, countertops and accessories
  • Lumber, trim, plywood, railings, mouldings, etc. (no nails) 6′ min length is preferred
  • Paint (new only), wallpaper and borders (full rolls only)
  • Sinks: kitchen, bathroom, laundry
  • Stairs, stringers
  • Studs (clean): metal and wooden
  • Sheet goods (1/4 sheet minimum – no angle cuts): dimensional stock, plywood, OSB, MDF,paneling, tile
  • Tools: hand and power
  • Roofing (in bundles): shingles
  • Windows: PVC and wood frames with unbroken seals

Currently not being accepted for donation

Furniture

  • Hide a beds
  • Single tables without chairs (unless they fold down)
  • Entertainment stands over 5ft in length and 6ft in height
  • China hutch cabinets over 5ft in Length and 6ft in height
  • Pianos, Organs or pool tables
  • Mattress’s, Futon or Cots
  • Baby Furniture or Equipment (cribs, high chairs etc)
  • Large L Shape Desks
  • Glass tabletops without the base
  • Electronic medical equipment like beds and lifts
  • Pet furniture
  • Building Supplies
  • Lumber should be 2’ and over in size, with No nails or rot
  • Plywood sheeting no nails or rot
  • Drywall sheeting no holes or angle cuts
  • Doors over 8 ft.
  • No Brass Mirrored Bi-Fold doors
  • Windows over 5 ft length or height. (vinyl only) No Aluminum or Single pane
  • Garage door openers or doors
  • No used Flooring including carpet, tile and hardwood

Plumbing

  • Toilets must be low flow (1.6 L or less)
  • Colored porcelain toilets or sinks
  • molded counter and sink combinations (Almond and Grey are fine)
  • Faucets without all parts (check boxes for mounting hardware and plates)
  • Sit down showers
  • Shower doors
  • Jacuzzi tubs, Hot tubs
  • Hot water tanks or furnaces
  • Corner tubs
  • Counter tops with holes or angles
  • Sinks ( molded)
  • Garburators
  • Used toilet seats

Lighting

  • Pot lights
  • Fluorescent lighting

Electronics

  • Shaw or TELUS cable boxes, PVR or satellite dishes
  • Printers or Fax Machines
  • Routers supplied by TELUS or Shaw
  • Electronic medical equipment like beds and lifts
  • TV’s without an HDMI outlet

Exercise Equipment

  • Exercises Bikes
  • Elliptical
  • Tread Mills
  • Electronic medical equipment like beds and lifts
  • Giant bowlfex weight sets

Home Decor

  • Blinds
  • Vacuums
  • Cloths or Linen (drapes)
  • Toys

Appliances

  • Gas Appliances
  • Appliances older than 10 years
  • Chest Freezers
  • BBQ’s (used)
  • Dishwashers
  • Water coolers
  • Water filtration systems

Books

  • Encyclopedias
  • Magazines
  • Text books (college or otherwise)

Paint and Auto Fluid

It’s a $50 disposal fee per item that we have to pay if it’s not useable

  • Any chemicals or cleaners (from private donors ie Windex, bleach etc)
  • Any chemicals that are primarily flammable or a fuel source like propane, lighter fluid, kerosene, etc.
  • ANY paint – unless it’s from a paint shop (Cloverdale etc)
  • Cocking Tubes or any sort
  • Drywall or flooring compound

Outdoor or Seasonal

  • Anything Blow up
  • Tents
  • Plastic patio tables
  • Single patio tables if we already have 4
  • Xmas trees unless they are in their own box

If you are still unsure if we are currently accepting your item feel free to call us at 778 755-4346.