Donate to the ReStore
Donation Guidelines
What We Accept
Out of Town
Pick-Up
Electronic Recycling
Donating to the ReStore: Every donation creates the opportunity to build a better life
When you donate to the Habitat Red Deer ReStore, you are having a direct and meaningful impact on the lives of hard-working Central Alberta families.
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The ReStore is located on Gasoline Alley at #100, 409 Lantern Street and accepts donations Monday to Saturday from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm. Charitable tax receipts are available upon request.
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If you are unable to bring your donated items to the ReStore, we will happily arrange a curbside pick-up from your home. To arrange a pick-up, please call 403-309-0998.
donation pick-up & drop-off guide​
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We accept donations at the Red Deer ReStore from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday to Saturday (excluding statutory holidays).
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We accept items that are in good condition and working order.
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We have the right to refuse any item that is
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broken
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has rips/tears
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has stains/smells
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has pet hair,
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has smoke damage
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other damages of any kind.
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We do pick up items for donation. We request that pictures of the items be sent for approval when scheduling a pick-up.
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Pick-up items must be ready for pick-up at the scheduled time, left curbside, and disassembled for ease of transport. We
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are unable to make pick-ups from inside individuals' homes.
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Tax receipts may be issued for donations with a retail value greater than $100. The value is assessed and determined by our donations team. Please note that if you would like a tax receipt, you are required to request one at the time of donation. Tax receipts will be provided via email.
Yes, we’d love that donation!
We are unable to accept...
Appliances
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Appliances must be in good working condition and not older than 10 years.
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Large Kitchen (dishwasher, oven, fridge, microwave)
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Small Kitchen (toaster, air fryer, mini fridge)
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Laundry
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Furniture
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Clean, complete and undamaged
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Free from smoke and pet hair
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Living room (couches, chairs, coffee tables, etc.)
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Dining room (tables, chairs, buffets, hutches, etc.)
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Bedroom (bed frames, dressers, organizers, etc.)
​​Home Decor
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In good condition
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Vases, holiday decorations, antiques, etc.
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Framed art, art canvases, framed mirrors
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Books printed in the last 10 years in good condition
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Building Materials and Lumber
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Nail-free and in good condition
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Quality lumber
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Sheet goods (plywood, MDF, drywall, etc.)
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Ceiling tiles
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Baseboard, trim, moulding and casing
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hand railings and spindles
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Fencing
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Doors
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​Residential interior and exterior in good condition
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Bi-fold and bypass doors with all parts
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Plumbing Fixtures and Hardware
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Sinks and faucets (white, steel, porcelain, cast iron, glass, composite and granite)
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NEW toilets
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Cabinets and hardware
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New bathtubs
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New shower sets, shower doors and shower floor
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Hardware and Tools
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Hand tools in good condition
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Power tools with a battery, charger, or intact cord
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Metal fasteners and hardware
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Hinges and door knobs
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Landscaping Materials
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Tools and lawn equipment
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Lawn and patio furniture
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New barbecues and smokers
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Cabinets, Cabinet Doors, Hardware, and Countertops
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Cabinets free of damage and nails​
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Cabinet doors in great condition
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Cabinet hardware, pulls, and knobs
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Countertops and laminate
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Lighting and Electrical
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Residential indoor and outdoor lighting fixtures
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Electrical light switch plates and covers
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Electrical supply wire
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New and used portable and window mount air conditioners
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Paint, Primer, and Stain
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Paint, primer and stain that is at least half full
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Paint, primer and stain must have never been frozen
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Flooring
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New area rugs
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New underlayments
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New carpet
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New wood, laminate, and tile
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Windows and Screens
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​Clean residential PVC windows
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Good condition shutters
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Undamaged screens and inserts
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Roofing
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New roofing, shingles and tar paper
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New or good condition corrugated roofing
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​Unfortunately, we are unable to accept every donation.
Even if your intended donation is in great condition, or something we have accepted in the past, we can not always accommodate every donation. It is best to call ahead to ensure that your donation will be accepted.
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​Appliances
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Not in working order ​
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Older than 15 years
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Furniture
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Stained or damaged
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Mattresses, box springs, hide-a-beds, futons, water beds
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Baby furniture
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Entertainment stands and wall units
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Home Decor
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Linens and towels
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Drapes, curtains, and blinds
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National Geographic, explicit material, textbooks, encyclopedias, magazines
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Children's toys and baby items
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Clothing
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Building Materials and Lumber
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Lumber with fasteners/nails
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Materials with rot or mould
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Used trim, baseboards or casings
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Doors
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​Mirrored or metal bi-fold or bypass doors
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Doors that are not square or rectangular in shape
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Plumbing Fixtures and Hardware
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Used toilets
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Used hot water tanks
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Bath tubs
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Used showers and shower parts
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Hardware and Tools
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Dead batteries
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Leaking or corroded batteries
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Power tools that no longer work
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Power tools with frayed or exposed wires
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Rusted screws, nails, nuts and bolts
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Landscaping and Seasonal
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Used Barbeques
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Flammable or combustible chemicals
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Herbicides or pesticides
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Cabinets, Cabinet Doors, Hardware, and Countertops
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Mouldy or water-damaged cabinets
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Incomplete Cabinets (missing doors or drawers)
Lighting and Electrical
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Used fluorescent fixtures
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Commercial lighting
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Used light bulbs, fluorescent bulbs
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Ballasts
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Used ceiling fans
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Used recessed lighting
Paint, Primer, Stain
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​Paint that was frozen
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Paint cans less than 50% full
Flooring
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Used or stained carpet and area rugs
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Used/ previously installed hard surface flooring
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Used tile
Windows and Screens
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Wooden framed windows
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Windows over 20 years old
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Corded blinds and window treatments
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Screens with rips
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Glass without a frame
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Roofing
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Used asphalt roofing
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Used wood and cedar shakes
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Other
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Pianos, organs, and other large musical instruments
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Hospital beds and healthcare items
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Tires
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Used sporting goods
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Taxidermy
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Gas BBQs
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Vacuums​
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Water heaters, Tanks & Furnaces
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Gas appliances, fireplaces, gas fittings, and wood-burning stoves
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Items covered in pet hair
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Used toilets
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Automotive parts
*Please note these lists are subject to change. ReStore reserves the right to accept or deny items based on current inventory.
Pricing Guidelines for Out of Town Pick-ups:
*Price based on $3/km
*Due to not having a portable debit machine, pick-up fee is cash only.
Blackfalds | $72.00 |
Penhold | $33.00 |
Lacombe | $108.00 |
Sylvan Lake | $90.00 |
Innisfail | $75.00 |
Bowden | $111.00 |
Ponoka | $183.00 |
Rocky Mountain House | $267.00 |
Stettler | $264.00 |
Eckville | $156.00 |
Olds | $125.00 |
Didsbury | $213.00 |
we now accept items for electronic recycling!
what can you recycle?
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Mobile Phones
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Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS)
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Televisions
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VCR Video Recorders
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Computer Monitors
Lead Acid Batteries -
Desktop Computers
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Ballast
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Servers
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Answering Machines
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Laptops, Notebooks and Tablet Computers
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Batteries (Rechargeable)
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Testing Equipment
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Telephones
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Toner Cartridges
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Desktop and all-in-one Printers
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Camcorders
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Commercial Plotters
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Circuit Boards
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Large Multi-Function Printers
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DVD Players
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Fax Machines
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Laboratory Equipment
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Microwaves
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Microfiche Readers
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Photocopiers and Scanners
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Network Equipment
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Pagers
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Projectors