Basic Requirements - All materials must meet these guidelines
- Residential: Must be intended for use in or have application in residential construction, improvement, or maintenance. Nothing labeled or specifically configured for industrial, professional, or commercial use only.
- Structural: Must be structurally sound to perform its intended use. Nothing broken, missing, worn-out, or otherwise ‘falling apart.'
- Functional: Must operate in a way so that it can perform its intended function. No disabling damage, nonfunctioning components, or in any way inoperable.
- Cosmetic: Must have an appearance acceptable to the general public to perform its intended use. Problems may include alterations, certain damage, excessive dirt or other visible lack of maintenance/upkeep, being ‘outdated' and not ‘in demand,' and the like.
Specific Requirements
Stoves, Cooktops, Ovens, Microwaves, Washers, Dryers — 10 years old or less, unless it was top-of-the- line when new or it's antique. Must be in perfect working order and needing no repair or parts. Must be clean and ready to be used.
Refrigerators —same as above AND, if at all possible be plugged in and cold at the time of pick up. Could be refused if not. Can not accept if door seal needs replacement. (Sometimes older than 10 years on refrigerators is acceptable pending visual inspection.)
Dishwashers —5 years old or less, perfect working order needing no repair or parts, clean and ready to be used. Modulator is still connected to washer. Door seal is not melted or missing.
Trash Compactors — 10 years or less, perfect working order.
Water Softeners —absolutely none.
Handheld and Countertop —absolutely none.
Note: Any appliance found to be misrepresented will be rejected on site. If it cannot be tested on site and is found later to be misrepresented, the item may be returned to the donor and/or removed from our copy of the donation receipt.
In original packaging marked with either manufacture date or containing the words "no asbestos" OR written and signed statement required from the donor giving where and approximately when item was purchased new. MUST be manufactured after 1980. Asphalt products manufactured prior to 1980 will not be accepted.
All wall mounted items must have mounting brackets with them.
Towel Bars, Soap Dishes, TP Holders, Toothbrush Holders —Complete with mounting brackets and hardware, “fixed” only (no stand-alone ‘décor' items), new only on porcelain items.
Handicap Grab Bars & Support Items —In good condition with all parts, mounting brackets, and accessories.
Bathtubs —Any color is acceptable. Steel and Cast Iron —No chips in finish larger than a dime, no dents. Fiberglass—No cracks or broken edges, little to no discoloration. No extra holes. Claw foot—Acceptable in most any condition, within reason.
Toilets —Clean, no chips or cracks. Must have bowl, tank, and tank lid all included in donation. We will accept toilet tank lids by themselves.
No pieces, no mortar, reasonably clean, neatly stacked and readily accessible to truck if we come for collection.
Bases and Uppers —Must have all the doors and drawers, no damage, and fairly up to date. Metal is ok with rust under sink, but minimal rust showing in the front (well-maintained).
Doors —Acceptable in new or like new condition only.
Drawers —Acceptable only with matching cabinet set, excellent condition, unless antique. We will take solid all wood drawers and boxes.
Faces —Same criteria as cabinet doors; must include doors.
Medicine —All types, fairly up to date, no damage or rust, to include shelves. No chipped mirror.
Countertops —All materials, 4 feet long and longer. No size requirements if accompanies matching cabinet. No chips, cracks, or other damage.
Drawer Guides —Complete sets only, no damage or rust.
Cabinet Pulls and Hinges —No excessive wear or paint, complete with no missing pieces, nothing broken, must be boxed or sacked.
Ceiling Fans — Working order with all parts, ( must include) hanging/ceiling bracket , and not older than 1990's.
Ceiling Tile —All types; like new condition. No pieces, water damage, or other damage or deterioration. In original packaging marked with either manufacture date or containing the words "no asbestos" OR written and signed statement required from the donor giving where and approximately when item was purchased new. MUST be manufactured after 1980. Ceiling tiles products manufactured prior to 1980 will not be accepted since pre-1980 often contain asbestos.
Grid Pieces —Full lengths, no damage, no rust.
Metal or Tin Ceiling Tile
No excessive rust or holes.
We DO NOT ACCEPT chemicals. This includes commercial cleaning products, pesticides, insecticides, herbicides, rodenticides, fertilizers, and the like.
EXCEPTION: Limited common household cleaning supplies (409, Mr Clean, Comet Cleanser, Bon Ami, Windex, Goo Gone, etc) may be accepted only as long as original packaging is intact with consumer label and is not expired or being phased out per regulations.
New only, full lengths or mostly full rolls. In original packaging marked with either manufacture date or containing the words "no asbestos" OR written and signed statement required from the donor giving where and approximately when item was purchased new. MUST be manufactured after 1980. Vinyl cove base products manufactured prior to 1980 will not be accepted
Wooden —No rotten or broken spots, no holes, no disfiguration/alteration. No spintering at bottom of door. Mostly residential, limited commercial.
Closet Doors —Need track and hardware. No broken spots or holes, no spintering at bottom of door.
Metal & Metal Clad —Minimal dents, no rust. For solid metal doors, must be 36 inches or less with no blank/empty window cut-outs.
With Windows —No broken glass, no broken seals on double-paned glass.
Patio Doors —Excellent to good shape, with full frame , no broken seals on double-paned glass.
Storm —Operable and complete: including hinge piece, top and side frame pieces, screen, and window.
Shower —See “ Shower .”
Screen —Complete, no rot or damage, prefer screen material to be intact, but some damage acceptable.
Garage —See “ Garage Doors ".
Fairly up to date, no corrosion or rust, assorted is fine, boxed or sacked, no pieces (if kit, etc.), no commercial.
Light Fixtures —See “Light Fixture” section- Not excessively worn, nothing broken, fully functioning, protected for transport.
Switch Plate covers— Clean, no paint, with matching screw.
Wiring, Boxes, and Connectors —Wire should be at least 10' long. Boxes and connectors with no corrosion or rust, no excessive dirt.
Breakers — No used breakers, will be accepted. New breakers and any breaker boxes are fine.
Nails— Sorted by type and size, boxed or sacked, no rust.
Screws— Sorted by type and size, boxed or sacked, no rust.
Brackets and hangers— Sorted by type and size, boxed or sacked, no rust.
Chain Link Fabric, Gates, & Top Rail —Good condition, little damage or rust.
Wooden —In panels, any height, little rot or deterioration, good structural condition.
Vinyl —Full pieces or panels only, no damage.
All Posts —Structurally sound, unbent, clean with no concrete attached.
All Other Fence Material —Chicken wire, snow fence, etc. are acceptable. No rust, major tears, or other damage. Rolls marked with their length will be greatly appreciated.
Fireplace Inserts —Good condition with all parts, well-maintained, relatively clean.
Fireplaces, Stand-Alone — Good condition with all parts, well-maintained, relatively clean with good cosmetic appearance.
Fronts and Doors —Complete, no rust or damage, relatively clean, fully functional.
Tools —individual or in sets, good condition.
Gas Logs —Working order, relatively clean.
Wood Cradles, Etc. —Undamaged with no rust.
Carpet —Room size and larger (5'x5'+); no stains or odors (pet or otherwise); no discolored or ‘brittle backing,' questionable if over 8 years; must be rolled and accessible for collection.
Note: Any roll of carpet found to be misrepresented will be rejected on site. If it cannot be inspected on site and is found later to be misrepresented, the item may be returned to the donor and/or removed from our copy of the donation receipt.
Wood —All types, useable lengths (1 ft. or more), no nails, rot, or other damage. If tongue and groove, ‘tongues' and ‘grooves' must be intact.
Parquet —Full pieces, no rot or damage, boxed or sacked for handling.
Laminate —Full pieces, no rot or damage.
Vinyl, Rolled —New only, 5' x 5' and larger, no cracks or other damage. In original packaging marked with either manufacture date or containing the words "no asbestos" OR written and signed statement required from the donor giving where and approximately when item was purchased new. MUST be manufactured after 1980. Vinyl products manufactured prior to 1980 will not be accepted
Vinyl, Tiles —New only, both adhesive and non-adhesive, full pieces, boxed or sacked for handling. In original packaging marked with either manufacture date or containing the words "no asbestos" OR written and signed statement required from the donor giving where and approximately when item was purchased new. MUST be manufactured after 1980. Vinyl products manufactured prior to 1980 will not be accepted.
Ceramic Tile
Only unused (no adhesive), clean, boxed for transport.
Grouts or Mortars
Partical bags or containers acceptable if still powdered (as in not moisture hardened) or still soft in orginal tub.
Wooden & Metal Doors —All panels, no damage, rust, or rot, fully functional; if glass, no broken panes.
Tracks, Springs, Cables —in good repair, minimal rust.
Electric Openers —10 years old or less, perfect working order needing no repair or parts. To include all parts, including remotes if applicable.
Panes —In original shipping packaging only. We do not possess the handling or transport equipment to safely handle or sell most unpackaged glass.
Antique "wavey" window glass —We will this glass in window frames, but can not handle it out of the pane for now.
Shelving —All materials acceptable. Must be in good, clean condition.
Mirrors— In good condition with no chips, cracks, or discoloration. No mirrors larger than one person can handle safely, such as ones over a double vanity.
Door Locks and Knobs —fully functional with all parts, no excessive wear, paint, or scratches, packaged/sacked individually.
Hinges —all hinges, must have all parts, unpainted, no rust.
Miscellaneous —should be specifically sorted and boxed/sacked, clean, operable, no rust.
Furnaces —Gas or electric, 10 years old or less, perfect working order needing no repair or parts, inner workings not rusty, well-maintained.
Air Conditioners (Central Condenser Unit)—10 years old or less, perfect working order needing no repair or parts, well-maintained, preferably with matching evaporator (A-coil) if separate unit from condenser.
Evaporators (A-Coils)—10 years old or less, little rust or corrosion, preferably with the matching condenser unit.
Air Conditioners (Window)—10 years old or less, perfect working order needing no repair or parts, well-maintained.
Duct —All types; 2' sections and longer, little rust or corrosion.
Duct Fittings —All types, little rust or corrosion.
Vents/Covers —No rust, relatively clean.
Backed & Unbacked —New or like new, rolled and clean, never damp.
Blown —New only, in original packaging.
Sheet —New or like new, ¼ sheet or larger, clean with no holes or damage.
Not excessively worn, nothing broken, fully functional, protected for transport. No light fixture with old cloth-insulated wiring, unless fixture has significant value to warrant rewiring.
Fluorescent Lights --Ballast label must state "no PCBs". Ballast must be exposed at time of collection for inspection. No bulbs. Limited older fixtures which use the T-12 bulbs since parts or bulbs are no longer manufactured and will be obsolete in a couple of years.
Fluorescent Light Bulbs —NONE used. Please remove bulbs prior to donation. NEW BULBS IN PACKAGING ONLY.
Light Bulbs— New and in packaging only.
No nails, no rotten or deteriorated areas, not excessively weathered.
Dimensional —4 feet and longer.
Sheets — ¼ sheet and larger, no irregular shapes.
No railroad ties.
Shingles —In bundles preferably, stored in shelter, not ‘stuck together', no scraps.
We DO NOT accept paint donations from individuals unless it's new and unopened. We suggest that you contact Lawrence Hazardous Waste Program at 832-3030 and schedule a drop-off there. It's a wonderful program and paint is distributed free to our community through their program.Businesses may contact store manager about possible donation of new unused paint.
Caulk —new, unopened, and not expired; no “professional” or “industrial use only.”
Adhesives —not expired and useable; in original packaging only, resealable; no “professional” or “industrial use only.”
Miscellaneous — We DO NOT ACCEPT hazardous, caustic, acidic, flammable, or otherwise dangerous fluids, materials, or containers for these materials, no matter how they are labeled. Limited household chemicals may be accepted from retailers only as long as the packaging is intact, properly labeled for sale, and is not expired.
Clean, assorted is fine, boxed or sacked, all pieces included (if kit, etc.). No fitted/glued pieces.
Wrought-Iron —All lengths, well-maintained with little rust or deterioration.
Wooden —See Trim.
In original packaging marked with either manufacture date or containing the words "no asbestos" OR, if loose, written and signed statement required from the donor giving where and approximately when item was purchased new. MUST be manufactured after 1980. Shingle products manufactured prior to 1980 will not be accepted.
Tar Paper — Partical rolls are acceptable unless melted together.
Roll Roofing —same as Tar paper
Rubber — Dry and neatly rolled or folded, obviously no holes or damage.
Kits —Sets/kits preferred (all panels, doors w/ frame, and base), but parts accepted as described below.
Bases — Must be relatively clean with no cracks or other damage.
Panel Sets —Full sets only, not damaged, no excessive discoloration, relatively clean.
Inserts —Not damaged, no excessive discoloration, relatively clean.
Shower Doors —Sliding or hinged, must have all parts including all tracks/frame, no broken glass or bent pieces. Must be very clean with no excessive soap scum (well maintained), no mold.
Wooden —interior or exterior, good shape with no damage, rot, or excessive peeling.
Vinyl —good condition, no damage, brittleness, or heavy fading
Vinyl —full, undamaged pieces or accessories only.
Wooden/Hardboard —5' long or longer for lengths, at least 1/4 sheet large for sheets/panels, full pieces for shake-type, no damage or rot.
Asbestos —None.
Concrete-Based --In original packaging marked with either manufacture date or containing the words "no asbestos" OR, if loose, written and signed statement required from the donor giving where and approximately when item was purchased new. MUST be manufactured after 1980. Siding products manufactured prior to 1980 will not be accepted.
Kitchen —normal wear and tear ok, no chips or deep scratches in finish. No bent rims will be accepted.
Bathroom Wall Mount —Must come complete with mounting bracket.
Bathroom Bowl —only new cast iron, new or used porcelain or plastic ok. Steel sinks accepted if without chips or rust.
Antique Sinks- criteria for these will be relaxed and may be accepted after visual inspections based on desirability vs condition.
Vanity Tops, Single Bowl —new and used acceptable, neutral colors only, nothing outdated (glitter swirls, etc.). No chips, cracks, ‘spider veins' in bowl, or excessive wear.
Vanity Tops, Double Bowl —new only, unless accompanied by matching cabinet.
Utility Sinks —new or used, relatively clean, with legs if they have them.
Mop Sinks —new or used, relatively clean.
Hand —construction or gardening; nothing broken, worn-out, or rusted; fully functional.
Power —less than 10 years generally, must have all parts, fully functional. If rechargeable battery, the battery must still be able to take a charge hold it.
Trim & Moulding —4 feet long and longer, good cosmetic condition. Door trim sets acceptable as full sets (1 top and 2 side pieces. Top door trim pieces can be sized smaller if it comes with matching side pieces).
Handrail —5 feet long and longer, no damage, rot, or excessive peeling paint.
Landing Posts and Spindles —undamaged, in good cosmetic condition.
Sealed in plastic and not outdated.
Single/Double-Hung, Slider, Casement/Awning, Fixed/Picture, & Architectural —single or double-paned, wooden, vinyl, or metal construction acceptable. Must have full frame, no rot, no broken glass or seals, fully operational. (Prefer single pane to come with matching storm window)
Jalousie —None.
Storm, Aluminum — Must be fully-functioning, complete with all pieces, no broken glass or torn screens. (This includes complete frame, 2 glass sashes and good screen) Glass taped for transport is preferred.
All complete storms , no matter color, allowed if accompanied by a matching window.
Storm, Wooden —No rot or excessive damage, glass or screen in good shape.
Sashes — Single-paned accepted on a limited basis depending on need and condition. No broken glass or seals, no rot, etc.
Glass Panes (Unframed Glass)—In original shipping packaging only. We do not possess the handling or transport equipment for unpackaged glass. If old "wavy" glass , will accept as unbroken panes.
Screen Inserts —No wooden without accompanying door. Aluminum and vinyl framed acceptable. Must be complete and undamaged.
Venetian or “Mini” Blinds —no damage, reasonably clean, all parts, not tangled, neutral colors preferred.
Vertical Blinds —from retailer/wholesaler/manufacture only, in box; no used vertical blinds will ever be accepted.
Curtain Rods and Poles —We will accept curtain rods and brackets for hanging them.
Curtains , Drapes, Traverse Rods, Valences — We cannot accept curtains or drapes, drapery hangers, traverse rods, or valences, or other home decor type items.
