Thank you for choosing the Habitat ReStore! Your donations are vital to the success of Habitat for Humanity Guelph Wellington. We gratefully accept donations of new and gently used household items that are clean and in working order. Please review the list of items below for examples of what we can and cannot accept.
By donating your used items, you’ll be helping the environment by diverting usable goods from the landfill. Plus you’ll be contributing to the effort to build affordable housing for local families at the same time – you can be confident that your donation is going to support your local Habitat for Humanity.
Donation Drop-off
You may bring in your donation at the receiving door at either of our two ReStores (Guelph and Fergus) during the posted hours. We also offer pick-up service for donations over a certain value! Tax receipts available.
Free Donation Pickup
This service is recommended for large or multi-item donations. It is important that donations be easily accessible and following current safety protocols (i.e. outside the home – utilizing porches, driveways, lobbies and garages whenever possible).
We ask that you consider making an optional monetary donation upon completion of your successful pick-up to help us cover the various costs involved in offering this free service.
Donation Bins
Did you know that our ReStores can also take your donations of clothing and other small household items? Donation bins are available to accept clothing, shoes, bedding, toys, books, kitchenware, drapes, purses, and many more household items!
Donation bins are available around the back of the Guelph ReStore and inside our Fergus ReStore warehouse.
Kitchen Salvage Program
Renovating your kitchen? Donate your “before” kitchen to the Habitat ReStore! Contact us today to discuss your kitchen project. Our volunteer Kitchen Salvage crew will carefully remove your original kitchen for free.
What can be donated to Habitat ReStore?
* Items on this list with an asterisk can be brought to our Donation Bins
** Electronics, wire, and scrap metal are accepted and sold to recycling companies
Accepted
- clean, solid, undamaged furniture and antiques from non-smoking homes
- functional home appliances – no pickup if frozen
- kitchen and bathroom cabinets and hardware
- toilets (white or neutral, with a tank size of 6L or less) – drop-off only; no pickup
- plumbing fixtures, sinks (no chips, cracks, stains)
- vanities with countertops
- hardwood & laminate flooring (min. 3 boxes of same type)
- outdoor and garden décor and furniture (seasonally)
- stone, ceramic, porcelain, & vinyl tiles (min. 3 boxes of same type)
- drywall sheets, cement board and tape
- hand and power tools
- contemporary and antique lighting (subject to store’s needs)
- trim, handrail, spindles, stairs
- Plexiglass sheets
- lumber and plywood free of nails and screws
- new, unused shingles in package
- wire boxes, plates, switches, circuit breakers, panels, electrical supplies, hardware
- complete sets of doorknobs and locks with keys
- unused insulation (packaged or in clear bags)
- interior and exterior doors
- windows not exceeding 10 y.o. or 4′ wide (PICKUP FROM FRONT OF HOME ONLY)
- brand new eavestroughs and downspouts
- wall art, framed mirrors, home decor
- electronic recycling, wire, scrap metal**
Not Accepted
- mattresses, box springs, sofa beds with or without their mattresses
- pianos
- adjustable beds, hospital beds
- bathtubs, including corner bathtubs and Jacuzzi-style tubs (brand new only)
- glass shower doors, shower stalls of any type
- cribs, high chairs, baby accessories, toys
- unframed mirrors and glass, mirrored closet doors
- flat hollow-core slab doors
- toilets with a capacity of more than 6L
- exercise equipment
- damaged lumber (has warping, mould, rot, nails, screws)
- housewares — dishes, utensils, pots, etc.*
- paint (accepted from corporate partners only)
- office partitions/cubicles
- pool tables
- used clothes & linens*
- used blinds, and blinds with cords
- non-working fridges, freezers, air conditioners, dehumidifiers (due to Freon disposal)
- automotive parts
- entertainment units and most TV stands
Public Health Notice
As a precaution related to public health in order to keep our donors, shoppers, staff, and volunteers safe, we are following health and safety measures during your drop-off, pick-up, or kitchen salvage visit.
For your safety and the safety of our team, we ask that your donation be located in an area accessible to our team such as a ground-level curb, garage, porch, driveway, lobby, storage room, storage unit, warehouse, or furniture showroom. Please reach out to us to discuss your situation so that we can serve you safely and effectively.