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Donation Criteria

Legal restrictions prevent us from accepting some items. Also, we have limited storage capacity and may be unable to receive overstocked items. If we are unable to accept your donation, ask us for a list of other donation and disposal centers that may be able to assist you.

When in doubt, call our donation desk at (903) 758-4677 to talk with a staff member about your donation.

Obtain a receipt from a staff member when you donate your items. Store restrictions and legal obligations do not allow us to place a value on your donated items. Feel free to fill out the receipt and place values on your items for tax deduction purposes.

Appliances
We accept dishwashers that are less than 5 years old, clean, and in 100% working condition.  All other appliances 10 years old or less, must be clean and in 100% working condition with no missing parts. We will test them when they are brought in and if they do not work, we will not accept them. Please include owners manuals if you have them as they add value to your donation.
Cabinets
We will take cabinets in complete units. They must have doors, shelving, display racks, etc.
Cellular Telephones
We accept cellular telephones in good working condition.  Please include the battery and any accessories.
Doors
We accept doors if they are in GOOD condition only. They must not have holes, cracks, termite damage, etc.
Electrical
We accept electrical parts, wire, plugs, plates and the hardware associated with electrical wiring.
Electronics
We accept all computers, parts, and accessories including monitors, keyboards, internal components, and printers. Computers do not need to be operational.
Fans
We accept fans if they are complete and in working condition only.
Flooring material
We DO NOT accept carpet. We will accept vinyl flooring, but NO SCRAPS PLEASE!! We will accept any amounts of tile.
Hardware
We accept hardware for doors, cabinets, etc.  and almost all type of hardware as long as it isn't rusty.
Lighting
We accept all light fixtures in working condition. No ballasts with pcb's.
Lumber/Plywood/Sheetrock/Trim
We accept full and 1/2 sheets of plywood. We accept full lengths of lumber. We will accept trim in smaller pieces, but not less than 4 feet long.  Please, no rot or nails sticking out of lumber.
Mirror/Glass
Mirror and glass is accepted if certain conditions apply. Please call prior to donating these items.
Paint/Wallcoverings
We will take full containers of latex paint purchased from a paint store! NO LEFTOVERS! We cannot take toxic, hazardous substances, (i.e. pesticides, powders, paint thinners, or other chemicals). Wallpaper is taken in full and unopened rolls.
Pipe - Pvc/Metal/Copper
We accept pipe that is at least 4' and longer in any size, and all supplies and fittings.
Plumbing - Tubs/Sinks/Showers/Commodes
We accept tubs that are made of STEEL (no CAST IRON), sinks, and vanities if they are in good condition and clean.
Roofing Material/Gutters/Canales
We accept all types of roofing material such as rolled roofing material, tar, metal roofing, bundles of new shingles, etc. We also accept roofing gutter/canale materials that are in full pieces and are not rusty, bent up, or damaged.
Tools
We accept all hand and power tools that are in GOOD in working condition.
Windows/Screens
We accept DOUBLE PANE windows of all types if the glass is intact. Most windows will show use, even if they are newer. If they are casement type, we appreciate having the hardware and cranks.

ReStore Hours
Open Tue-Sat at 9 a.m.
Close Tue, Wed, Thu at 5 p.m.
Close Fri, Sat at 2 p.m.
Closed Sun, Mon, and Holidays

300 W. Tyler St.
Longview, TX  75605
903-758-4677
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