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Donate to the ReStore

Thanks to generous support from our community, Asheville Habitat boasts one of the highest ranked Habitat ReStores in the country (out of 900+ stores).

This is a testament to the residents of Buncombe County who value local non-profits, re-using materials, and supporting a store where they can find the best deals around! When you donate to Asheville Habitat’s ReStores (in Asheville and Weaverville), you help generate funding for Habitat programs while keeping usable goods out of the landfill. 

How to Donate

We will gladly pick up donated items anywhere in Buncombe County. Pick-up service is available Monday through Saturday. Schedule a pick up online now by clicking the button below or all 828-254-6706 to make arrangements.

Or, drop your items off at the ReStores during normal business hours:

Asheville: 31 Meadow Road, Tuesday – Saturday from 9am to 6pm
Weaverville: 61 Weaver Blvd, Tuesday – Saturday from 10am to 6pm

If you are a business and have excess inventory, clearance, or bulk items you’d like to donate, please email or call 828-254-6706.

Schedule A Pickup

Schedule A Pickup

Because of the high cost of disposal, as of May 25, 2021, the Asheville and Weaverville ReStores are no longer accepting TV donations of any kind. Thank you for understanding.

What We Accept

The ReStore accepts donations of good quality, working items in the following categories:

Antiques and Housewares

Art
Books
CDs, DVDs, record albums
Jewelry, coins and stamps
Glassware, dishes
Kitchenware and accessories

Appliances

Must be in working condition
Washers and Dryers
Electric and Gas Stoves
Range tops
Refrigerators
Small appliances

Building Supplies

Concrete block – all sizes
Plywood
Shingles – full bundles
Unused lumber
Nails and screws – full boxes
Sheet rock – 4’ x 8’ sheets or more
Trim
Fencing

Cabinets

Kitchen cabinets (must have all doors and drawers)
Countertops (straight sections without holes only)
Complete bathroom vanities
Vanity tops 4’ or less

Furniture

Upholstered furniture
Wood & metal furniture
Tables
Dressers
Bookshelves
Floor/table lamps
Ceiling fans

Doors and Windows

Double hung, picture, and bay windows
Steel, wood, and bi-fold doors
Storm doors – must have complete frames

Flooring

Wood flooring – 20 sq ft or more
New ceramic or vinyl tile, carpet squares – full cases only
New vinyl sheet goods – 5’ x 8’ or larger
New carpet – 5’ x 8’ or larger
Area rugs –new or gently used

Cars

We participate in Cars for Homes™, a program of Habitat for Humanity International. Cars for Homes™ accepts cars, trucks, boats, RVs, motorcycles and construction equipment. Both running and non-running vehicles are accepted. Call us at 828-254-6706 to discuss your vehicle donation today.

Hardware

Interior and exterior lock sets with keys
Working tools – power, hand & garden
Electrical hardware

Plumbing

Sinks – no wall mounts
Toilets (1.6GPF)
Bathtubs – claw foot, fiberglass or solid surface
Hot waters heaters – less than 5 years old
New plumbing supplies

Sporting Goods

Quality electric folding treadmills, stationary bicycles,weight machines, iron weights
Camping equipment
Bicycles – functional only
General sporting goods

Electronics

Stereos
Speakers

Miscellaneous Goods

Boats, cars, RVs
Game tables
Musical instruments

What We Do Not Accept

Some items are not salable. Due to the high cost of handling and disposal we can not accept the following items:

  • Baby or children’s items
  • Batteries
  • Can lights or fluorescent tube lights
  • Car Tires
  • Clothing
  • Commercial doors and Shower Doors
  • Disassembled particle board furniture
  • Executive, conference, or L-shaped desks
  • Fuel cans; no antifreeze or motor oil
  • Hospital Beds
  • Items with mildew or mold
  • Kerosene Heaters
  • Liquids of any kind including: paint, cleaning chemicals, kerosene, gasoline, pesticides & solvents
  • Lumber and trim under 6 ft long
  • Mattresses or box springs
  • Sleeper sofas
  • TVs of any age or model
  • Unframed mirrors and glass
  • Upholstered furniture with tears or stains
  • Valances over 6 ft. long

Guidelines are subject to change.

For suggestions on places that may accept these items, please click here.

Due to the inherent risk associated with moving an item as heavy as a piano,  they must meet certain specific criteria in order for us to process them as a donation.

  1.  We CAN NOT pick them up with our trucks that do residential and business pickups.
  2.   To receive them at a ReStore,  they must arrive on a pickup truck or box truck that can back into    our loading dock.  (not on a trailer)
  3.   The piano must be in fully functional condition with all the keys and pedals functioning properly    and in tune.
  4.   Pianos must also be in excellent cosmetic condition with both the body and keyboard in visually      appealing shape.
  5.   We are only able to handle spinet size pianos,  never a full upright size due to the extra weight.We value every donation offered to us with the goal of raising money for affordable housing.   Pianos present a unique challenge logistically,  and have become increasingly harder to sell due to the abundance of free ones offered on craigslist.  Therefore we must adhere to all the above guidelines when accepting them as donations,  and appreciate your understanding.

ReStore Business Partner Program

Donations from businesses help keep our showroom full of quality merchandise and help local families in need of a safe, decent home – because ReStore proceeds support Habitat’s building programs.  

If your business is cleaning out its warehouse, remodeling its offices, or simply has excess inventory to donate, we hope you will consider joining this core group of ReStore supporters.

 

Business Partner Benefits include:

  • Cost Savings: The ReStore will remove merchandise and recycle usable materials, saving you labor and landfill costs.
  • Tax Deduction: We offer a tax reduction receipt for your donations.
  • Peace of Mind: ReStore staff is dependable, professional and on-time.

For more information, please call our Donations Manager, Michelle Smith at 828-777-2572 or email her.

To submit an application for the Business Partner Program, click here.

Business Partner Recognition and Thanks

Tier 1 ($3,000+)

  • Listing in Asheville Habitat’s Annual Report
  • Tagged Facebook Post
  • Listing on Asheville Habitat’s webpage
  • Jobsite Volunteer Day

Tier 2 ($7,000+)

  • Tier 1 Recognition
  • Recognition on the Asheville ReStore Business Partner Wall (1 yr.)
  • Inclusion in Annual Newspaper Thank You ad

Tier 3 ($10,000+)

  • Tier 1 Recognition
  • Tier 2 Recognition
  • Logo on the back of the Asheville ReStore truck
  • Thank You gift

2021 ReStore Business Partners

Your Donation Makes an Impact

  • Community: Your donations help families in need of safe, decent and affordable homes because ReStore proceeds provide funding support for Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity’s building programs. 
  • Environmental: Our ReStores diverted 2,277 tons of usable material from local landfills last year. You can be part of this success story.
  • Financial: Your donation may be tax deductible!

Thank you for donating your gently used and new items to our ReStores!