what can you donate to the ReStore?

At the ReStore, we sell donated new and used QUALITY surplus building materials, appliances, furniture, home and garden items at a fraction of retail prices.  Your donations fund the work of Habitat for Humanity in YOUR community.

Our drop-off bay is manned by volunteers and trainees please be patient with us. Please observe the following guidelines:

• We generally accept new and used building materials, appliances, and furniture
• Please note that all donations are inspected for quality and safety. The ReStore cannot accept any unsuitable or unsaleable materials.
• ​We offer tax receipts for items based on resale value. Only items valued at over $50 are eligible for a tax receipt. 

To check if your items would be  accepted please call ahead 519-969-3762 x221 

The drop off bay is available one hour after store opening and closes one hour before store closing (Monday - Friday 10 am - 5 pm, Saturday 10 am to 4 pm, CLOSED SUNDAY). 

​Dumping cost us in waste disposal fees. Dropping off un-inspected materials outside of store hours is considered DUMPING, and is subject to a fine.

does Habitat for Humanity pick up items?

We do pick up items within the boundaries of Essex County.  Please note that all items must be in the garage or driveway.  We will not remove items from basements, or up / down flights of stairs.

contact for additional information

For information on the pick-up of quantities of renovation materials or on the possibility of our salvage crew removing materials from your project, please contact the Habitat for Humanity Windsor-Essex ReStore at 519-969-3762 ext. 221, or fill out the form below and send us an e-mail.