returned, used, or surplus goods?
Our ReStores provide an alternative to throwing functional inventory away--one that's free, tax-deductible, and socially responsible. We've partnered with warehouses, contractors, businesses, and more to process donations of leftover construction materials and overstocked, returned, or discontinued items.
why you should donate
tax-deductible
Every donation to ReStore is tax-deductible; you'll receive a tax-receipt upon donating
reduces waste
Save money on disposal fees, reduce furniture waste in landfills, and build corporate responsibility
builds homes
Provides quality items and materials for resale at the ReStore which creates affordable homeownership opportunities in our community
restore donation faqs
Is my donation tax-deductible?
Yes! All donations to Habitat for Humanity ReStores are tax-deductible. We will give you a tax receipt to keep for your records. Please note that, by law, we cannot assign a tax value to the items that you donate. Visit irs.gov/taxtopics/tc506 for more information.
What dates/times do you pick up donations?
Our standard pickup hours are Mon - Sat, 10am - 4pm. Exceptions for earlier times can be made to suit your business needs.
Please use our pickup self-scheduler to select a date and time within this range. If there are any issues, or we're running more than 15 minutes early or late to your scheduled pickup time, we'll contact you with updates using the information you provided when booking.
What items do you accept?
We accept furniture, building materials (like lumber and bricks), hardware and tools, plumbing, and more. To learn more about our donation requirements, please see our Donate Items page or our Accepted Donations flyer.
Do you provide proof of donations?
Yes! We provide an itemized donation receipt upon pickup that you can keep for your records or use for tax purposes.
Will my donation really benefit local families?
Yes! Proceeds from the resale of your donations help cover construction costs for low-income families in the DuPage and Chicago South Suburbs communities that are participating in our homeownership program. To learn more about our homeownership program or the areas we serve, please visit our affiliate website.