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*Disclaimer: This list is subject to change at any time.  Please check with the ReStore staff for updates and questions.

 

Appliances

  • All sizes and types of appliances accepted

  • Must be in working order with no missing parts or rust

  • Please provide owner’s manual if available

 

Architectural Items

  • Columns

  • Mantels

  • Antique windows

  • Stained glass

  • Porch post

  • Molding and plinth blocks

 

Bathroom

  • Sinks: vanity sinks with base cabinet only; kitchen sinks must be stainless steel and free of rust

  • Toilets: new toilets only

  • Shower pans and metal bathtubs are accepted.  No other bathtubs, Jacuzzis or shower doors will be accepted

 

Cabinets

  • Must be in good condition and clean

  • No water damage, mold, or dried-on food

  • Must have all doors, drawers, shelves, and hardware

  • No nails or staples sticking out

 

Doors

  • Must be in good condition

  • No holes, cracks, or rot

  • Sidelights, transom, and inserts have to be intact

  • No hollow doors

 

Electrical Items

  • Approved breakers/boxes

  • Switches

  • Wires

  • Plugs

  • Plates

  • Hardware associated with electrical wiring

  • Lighting fixtures

  • Lamps

  • Ceiling fans

 

Electronics

  • Flat panel TVs that are in good working order with no scratches

  • DVD, Blu-Ray, and/or CD players that are in good working order with all cables and manuals

 

Flooring

  • Wood flooring: new, in-box

  • Tile: new, in-box

  • No laminate or sheet vinyl

  • Carpeting that is bound

 

Furniture

  • Cannot accept furniture that needs repair

  • Must be in good condition

  • No rips, stains, or tears

  • No pet hair, odors or excessive wear

  • No broken doors or glass, no missing handles or shelves

  • Bed frames

  • Dressers/night stands

  • Dining room and kitchen tables

  • China cabinets

  • Chairs

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Household Wares

  • Glassware

  • Small appliances

  • Knick-knacks

  • Dishes

  • DVDs, Blu-Rays, CDs

  • Books

  • Pictures in frames/ paintings

 

Roofing Materials

  • Full bundles of shingles, tar paper

  • Must be new and in original packaging

  • Shutters

  • Exterior and interior accepted

  • Interior must be wood and in groups of 2

  • Exterior must be vinyl and cannot be cracked

  • Siding

  • Vinyl only, full boxes only

  • Only full length pieces of j and f channel, as well as interior and exterior corner pieces

 

Tools

  • Hand tools

  • Power tools in working condition and all parts

  • Tool boxes and tool cabinets

 

Windows

  • Complete units with sashes and frame, not just sash

  • Casement windows must have all hardware and cranks

  • No damage, no missing panes, no rot, no fogged glass between panes; must be able to reinstall

  • Window screens accepted as long as there is no rust, rips, or holes.

 

Miscellaneous

  • Lawn and garden tools, including working lawn mowers

  • New mattresses and spring boxes

  • Scrap metal for recycling

  • Fire place inserts

  • Garage doors

  • Bound rugs

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Donations not accepted by the ReStore:

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  • Paint or Chemicals

  • Used dishwashers

  • Used mattresses and box springs

  • Used toilets

  • Used flooring

  • Bathtubs and Jacuzzis

  • Smoke alarms

  • Carbon monoxide detectors

  • Printers

  • Curtains

  • Clothing

  • Unframed mirrors

  • Car seats

  • Baby cribs

  • Linens

  • Drywall

  • Flammable materials

  • Kitchen and bath vanity countertops

  • Used computers

  • PVC pipes

  • Shower stalls

  • Used carpet/pads

  • Bath fixtures

  • Water tanks/heaters

  • Tires

  • Pianos and organs

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Any question about donations can be addressed by calling the ReStore at 301-662-2988.

 

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Referrals for Donations 

 

Electronics

 

If your electronic items are not in condition to donate, consider recycling them. Electronic recycling, e-cycling, helps eliminate the amount of e-waste that may release hazards in the environment.   

 

Best Buy has an e-cycling program. Their slogan claims they will e-cycle electronics "no matter when you bought it or how old it is." Refer to this list for their accepted e-cycling items. Items on this list can be e-cycled for free.

 

In addition to Best Buy, Goodwill has partnered with Dell to take part in electronic recycling. Their program, "ReConnect", recycles electronic items of which you are no longer in need.

 

The State of Maryland passed a law to enforce e-cycling on electronic manufacturers. For more information, visit this link. The website provides collection sites for electronics.  You can contact Dave.Mrgich@maryland.gov for more information about e-cycling in Maryland.

 

Here is a short video from SimsRecycling Global explaining their method for e-cycling.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clothing Donations

 

The ReStore does not accept clothing donations. However, there are many local places to which you can consider donating in order to help clothe those in need.

 

Consider the following organizations:

  1. Frederick Rescue Mission

  2. Salvation Army

  3. Goodwill

  4. Purple Heart

  5. Heartly House

  6. Way Station

  7. St. Vincent De Paul of Baltimore

  8. Frederick County Department of Social Services

  9. Care Net Pregnancy Center of Frederick

  10. Birthright of Frederick

  11. Glade Valley Community Services

  12. Check with a local church

 

If you are looking to sell your clothing or accessories, check out some local consignment stores. Thrift Angel, Plato’s Closet, and Chic 2 Chic are a few local shops. 

 

Hazardous Waste 

 

The ReStore does not accept paint or chemicals. These products are considered hazardous waste and should be disposed of properly. 

 

The Frederick County Government helps residents dispose of hazardous waste, such as chemicals and paint. They host two free drop-off events a year. To find out more, visit their website.

 

The Frederick County Government also promotes the “My-Waste” app that anyone can download to a phone or tablet for FAQ about recycling and getting rid of waste. Learn more about the app here.

 

Tires

 

The Department of Solid Waste Management will take old tires and recycle them at the Reichs Ford Road Landfill.

 

Pet Products

 

The ReStore does not accept pet products. If you are looking to donate left- over pet food, kennels, pet toys, etc. consider donating them to Animal Control of Frederick County.

 

Children's Car Seats

 

The ReStore does not take car seat donations. If your child has outgrown their car seat, there are other options.

 

Local pregnancy resource centers may accept car seat donations.  A local non-profit, Care Net Pregnancy Center of Frederick, accepts car seat donations. As long as they are fewer than 6 years old, have never been in an accident, you are the original owner and you have the instruction manual, they would be glad to accept the donation. Visit their website for more information.

 

Keep an eye out for when Babies R Us does their “trade-in” promotion. You can trade in your old car seat and receive a discount off a new one.

 

Used Toilets

 

Our ReStore does not accept used toilet donations. Instead, consider sending your toilet to be recycled. The porcelain can be used in concrete to create transportation infrastructure.

 

ESRR, LLC

Ecology Services Refuse & Recycling will do a bulk pickup of a used toilet for recycling.

Visit their website for more information.

 

Instruments

 

The ReStore does not accept organ or piano donations. To sell a piano or organ, try contacting an auction house. 

 

Potter Violin Company in Bethesda, Maryland will take violins, violas, and cellos. Visit their website for more information. 

 

 

Accepted  Donation Items

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