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Store Hours

Thursday - Saturday

8 am – 4 pm

2301 Romig Road
Akron, OH 44320

Open to the Public!
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Questions?
E-mail the ReStore
or call 330-745-9098

Materials We Accept:

The following are general guidelines for acceptable donations to the ReStore:

Adhesives / Caulk

New, unopened and not expired

Appliances

Must be clean and in 100% working condition
Must have all parts: knobs, trays, burners, shelves, etc.
Refrigerators, Stoves/Ovens (gas & electric), Cooktops, Microwaves, Range Hoods/Tops, Washers, Dryers, Trash Compactors - 10 years old or newer
Dishwashers - 5 years old or newer
Water heaters - 2-3 years old or newer
Water Softeners – Call ahead (330.784.2100)
Handheld and Countertop Appliances – New only

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.

Architectural Items

Columns
Mantels
Porch Posts

Bath / Plumbing Fixtures & Hardware

All items must be clean and in very good, usable condition, no chips, cracks or rust
Plumbing Supplies - Clean, assorted is preferred
Toilets - Must include a tank top
Sinks - All types
Bathtubs – New or in very good used condition
Shower Enclosures/Doors – New only
Pipe - PVC, metal and copper, supplies and fittings
Bath Accessories: Towel bars, soap dishes, toilet paper holders, toothbrush holders - Complete with brackets and hardware
Handicap Grab Bars & Support Items - Good condition with all parts and accessories

Brick & Block / Stone & Rock

Bricks & Cinder Blocks - Call ahead (330.784.2100)
Landscape stone, wall & veneer – Reasonably clean with little debris or mortar
Stone must be able to be handled by one person
Landscape rock must be in bag or bucket

Cabinets / Countertops

Individual pieces or full sets of cabinets with all doors and drawers
Wood and Metal - Must be well-maintained; free of rot, rust and in usable condition
Countertops - Call ahead (330.784.2100)

Ceiling

Ceiling Fans - Working order with all parts, including hanging/ceiling box bracket, reasonably up to date
Ceiling Tile - All types; like new condition. In original packaging marked with either manufacture date or containing the words "no asbestos." MUST be manufactured after 1980.
Grid Pieces - Full lengths, no damage, no rust

Chemicals

We DO NOT ACCEPT chemicals. This includes cleaning products, pesticides, insecticides, herbicides, rodenticides, fertilizers and the like.
EXCEPTION: Limited household chemicals may be accepted from businesses only as long as original packaging is intact with consumer label and is not expired or being phased out per regulations.

Cove Base, Vinyl

New only, full lengths or mostly full rolls. In original packaging marked with either manufacture date or containing the words "no asbestos." MUST be manufactured after 1980.

Doors

All types – Wood, Metal, Metal Clad – Pre-hung or door slabs
Must be in good condition, no rust, rot, cracks or separating
Window panes must be intact
Sliding Glass/Patio Doors - Excellent to good shape, with full frame (all tracking), no broken seals (fogging)
Screen - Complete, no rot or damage, prefer screen material to be intact
Garage – Metal Doors Only - All panels, no damage, rust or rot, fully functional; if glass, no broken panes
Garage Door Parts - Tracks, springs, cables, rollers, hinges, etc. – in good condition
Electric Openers - 5 years old or less, perfect working order needing no repair or parts

Drywall / Sheetrock / Accessories

Full or half sheets only
No watermarks, mold or broken corners
Joint Compound (Mud) - New, unopened and not expired
Tape - Clean and dry, never damp
Corner Bead - Full, undamaged sticks; if rolled, partial rolls accepted

Electrical: Lighting Fixtures / Supplies

Usable parts and supplies
Light Fixtures – Must be in working order, nothing broken, prefer they are clean, no rust
Fans - Must be working and complete, with blades removed and taped to motor

Fencing

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 with no rust, tears or other damage

Fireplaces & Accessories

Fireplaces, Stand-Alone - Good condition with all parts, well-maintained, relatively clean
Parts: Inserts, Fronts, Doors – All parts, well-maintained, reasonably clean
Accessories: Gas Logs, Tools, Wood Cradles, Etc. – Working order, no damage/rust, reasonably clean

Flooring

Carpet/Carpet Padding - New only
Vinyl Tile, Sheet Vinyl, Linoleum, Laminate – New only, in usable quantity
Wood or Parquet Flooring – All types, free of rot and in usable quantities
Tile - Ceramic, Slate, other - Unused or clean, no broken pieces

Furniture

Must be free of rips, tears, odors and stains
Must be in overall good condition & needing no repair
Patio - Tables, chairs, benches, swings and umbrellas accepted. Little to no rust, well-maintained, sturdy; if plastic, not cracked or brittle
Mattress/Box Springs – New only and in plastic/original packing

Glass

Mirrors - Good condition with no chips, cracks or discoloration.
No unframed glass

Hardware

Door Knobs, Hinges, Locks, Cabinet Pulls, Nails, Screws, Nuts, Bolts, Etc. - Must be in good condition, no rust, preferably separated by type/style

HVAC

Furnaces - Gas or electric, 5 years old or newer, perfect working order needing no repair or parts, inner workings not rusty, well-maintained
Air Conditioners (Central Outdoor Unit) - 5 years old or less, perfect working order needing no repair or parts, well-maintained
Air Conditioners (Window) – 5 years old or newer, perfect working order needing no repair or parts, well-maintained
Duct - All types; 2’ sections and longer, no rust or corrosion
Duct Fittings - All types, no rust or corrosion
Vents/Covers - No rust

Insulation

New only

Lawn Tools & Equipment

See Tools

Lumber / Plywood / Trim

All lumber, plywood and trim must be in good condition with no nails, screws, rot or damage
Plywood – Full, 1/2 sheets and 1/4 sheets, no irregular shapes
Lumber – Minimum 4 feet lengths All scraps must be 4 feet or longer
Trim & Molding – Minimum 4 feet long
Handrail – Minimum 6 feet long
Landing Posts and Spindles - Undamaged and unaltered
Railroad Ties - None

Paint / Stain / Wall Coverings

Paint/Stain - New, full cans only
Consumer labels intact and readable with color swatch on lid, no leaking, rusty or damaged, contents never frozen
Less than five years old
No pick ups from individuals (drop off only)
Spray Paint – New cans only
Miscellaneous - We DO NOT ACCEPT hazardous, caustic, acidic, flammable or otherwise dangerous fluids, materials or containers for these materials
Wallpaper/Border – Full rolls only

Railings

Wrought-Iron or Wood - All lengths, well-maintained with little rust or deterioration

Roofing Materials / Gutters

Shingles – New, complete bundles only
Rolls of Roofing Material – 1/2 roll minimum
Gutter Materials - Full pieces, no rust or damage

Siding

Vinyl - full, undamaged pieces or accessories only
Wooden/Hardboard—6’ long or longer for lengths, at least ½ sheet large for sheets/panels, full pieces for shake-type, no damage or rot
Asbestos - None

Shelving

Pieces - Must be in good, clean condition
Assembled Shelving Units - Sturdy with no rust or other damage

Shutters

Interior and exterior
Vinyl & Wooden - Good condition, no damage, rot, brittleness or heavy fading

Swing Sets / Play Sets

Complete with all parts, including instructions or detailed photos of assembled item
No rot or rust
Disassembled for transport

Tools / Lawn

Hand - Construction or gardening; nothing broken, worn-out or rusted; fully functional
Power - Less than 7 years generally, must have all parts, fully functional
Gas-Powered - Fully functional, must demonstrate that it works

Vents

Floor, Ceiling and Return - Clean and in good condition

Windows / Screens

Double-Hung, Slider, Casement/Awning, Fixed/Picture & Architectural - Double-paned, wooden, vinyl or metal construction
Must have full frame, no rot, no cracked/broken glass or seals, fully operational

Window Treatments

Venetian or “Mini” Blinds, Vertical Blinds, Curtain Rods, Traverse Rods - New only
Curtains, Drapes, Valences - None

Have an item you don’t see referenced here? Just ask us!

Please Note: The ReStore reserves the right to refuse any donation for any reason. Before a donation is displayed for sale, merchandise must be cleaned as much as possible and visually inspected for damage. Any visible damage will be noted in an inventory log and on a tag attached to the product.

The ReStore CANNOT accept:

§ Clothes
§ Toys
§ Water Beds
§ Non-working Appliances
§ Seasonal Decorations/Christmas Trees
§ Food
§ Medical Equipment
§ Tires
§ Knick Knacks (tchotchkes)

Thank you for considering the Summit County Habitat ReStore with your charitable donation!

 

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