What We Don't Take

Items the Salt Lake ReStore Cannot Accept

While we would love to accept every donation, the Habitat for Humanity Greater Salt Lake Area ReStore focuses on providing high-quality, resaleable items to our community. To ensure we provide the best value to our shoppers and keep our operations efficient, we have specific guidelines on what we can and cannot take. 

Need to clear out items we don't accept? We recommend:

1.  Priority Pickup Service: For a fee, they will collect almost anything—including junk and non-resaleable items. 

2.  Local Nonprofits: See the list at the bottom of this page for other organizations that may be able to use your items. 

Thank you for your understanding!  

Furniture & Storage

  • Armoires, Hutches, & Entertainment Centers
  • Broken, damaged, or furniture with missing hardware
  • Bed Frames, Headboards, & Footboards
  • Bunk Beds & Sofa Beds
  • Office Furniture: Desks, file cabinets, credenzas, workstations, and cubicles.
    (Note: We DO accept office chairs, lobby/reception furniture, and side chairs).

Appliances & Electronics

  • Electronics: All electronics, TVs, computers, and monitors.
  • Gas Appliances: Gas Dryers and Gas Ranges (if more than 5 years old).
  • Trash Compactors & Wall Ovens.
  • Kitchenware & Small Appliances.

Building Materials & Hardware

  • Lumber: Rotted lumber or wood with protruding nails/fasteners.
  • Hardware: No loose hardware (screws/nails); must be packaged/separated. No rusty or damaged hardware/tools.
  • Cabinetry: Drawers and/or Cabinet Doors by themselves (must have the cabinet).
  • Flooring: Used carpet or rugs.
  • Ceiling Tile & Drop Ceiling frames.

Plumbing, Lighting & HVAC

  • Lighting: All Fluorescent bulbs/fixtures, Incandescent bulbs, and used Can lights.
  • Chandeliers: Large fixtures (more than 5 lights or 36” in diameter).
  • Plumbing: Used Cast Iron Sinks/Bathtubs and used Jetted/Spa tubs.
  • HVAC: Ceiling Fans (unless new).

Household & Personal Items

  • Bedding: Mattresses, Box Springs, Foundations, and Futon Mattresses.
    (Note: Futon Frames are accepted if in good condition).
  • Nursery: Cribs, high chairs, strollers, and car seats.
  • Windows: All Shutters, Metal blinds, Vertical blinds, and Mini-blinds. Used Curtains/Rods.
  • Clothing, Linens, Towels, and Blankets.
  • Automotive supplies, used Tires, and Toys.
  • Chemicals: Paint, chemicals from individuals, and cleaning products.

Special Requirements for Accepted Items

  • Used Toilets: Must remain fully assembled and be clean.
  • Used Tile: No mortar or grout remains.
  • Small Countertop Appliances: Must be in working order with no damage.
  • Window Air Conditioners: Must be rust-free with all mounting parts. Note: AC units are NOT accepted from November through March.

 

Other Community Thrift and Consignment Stores: 

Assistance League – women’s professional clothing, shoes, purses 

Crossroads Urban Center – clothing, cookware, linens, sleeping bags and tents  

Goodwill – clothing, kitchen, and household items 

Deseret Industries – clothing, instruments, kitchen and household items, some electronics 

Kid to Kid – children’s clothing 

Other Side Academy Boutique –office furniture, armoires and hutches, clothing, kitchen and household items 

Play it Again Sports – sports equipment 

Savers – clothing, kitchen, and household items