Donation

We want your reusable materials

Donations of building materials are accepted at the retail outlet Monday-Friday 7:30 am to 4:30 pm and Saturday from 8 am to 4 pm. If preferred, we can collect your items for $25 inside the I-275 loop and $35 outside the loop. Call (513) 475-6783 or email us to have your donation approved and schedule a pickup or delivery time.

We also accept financial contributions at the store or online.

We accept:

Lumber/trim

  • Minimum length 4 ft in re-usable condition
  • If lumber has nails or screws, accepted at staff discretion

Siding

  • Siding must not have excessively peeling paint
  • Siding cannot be in need of major repair

Doors

  • Aluminum screen doors with complete frame
  • Residential security doors - with or without frame
  • Hollow core pre-hung doors, unpainted & in reusable condition
  • Commercial doors, staff discretion

Windows

  • Double thermal pane vinyl, wood & aluminum
  • Thermal pane with seals intact
  • Single pane wood sash windows and windows that have been
      repaired, staff discretion
  • Picture windows up to 32 sq. ft.

Cabinetry

  • Kitchen & bath cabinets free of damage beyond simple repair
  • Particle board cabinets in very good condition
  • With missing doors/drawers, staff discretion

Sinks

  • Must be free of chips, cracks, deep scratches or severe stains
  • Wall mount sinks accepted with wall bracket

Bathtubs

  • Fairly clean with no heavy caulking, glues, etc.
  • Free of chips, cracks, deep scratches or severe stains
    - exceptions may be made for claw foot tubs

Toilets

  • Clean and complete with lids
  • Free of cracks or chips
  • 1.6 gallons flush only
  • All toilets, staff discretion

Carpet/Flooring

  • Exceptionally clean carpet less than three years old
  • Vinyl flooring larger than 6' x 6'
  • Hardwood flooring in re-usable condition
  • Flooring tile in reusable condition

Banisters

  • Re-usable in residential properties

Miscellaneous

  • Drywall/sheetrock in full sheets
  • Other sheet goods larger than 4'x4'
  • Wooden window blinds and wooden curtain rods
  • Hardware
  • Plumbing fixtures
  • Garden pavers

Items must be in reusable condition. Ask yourself, “Would I give this to a friend or relative?” If yes, we’ll probably take it!

We do NOT accept:

  • Appliances
  • Batteries
  • Computers
  • Fluorescent light tubes or ballasts
  • Mini-blinds
  • Office furniture
  • Oil paint or stains
  • Old windows or individual storm windows    
  • Paint
  • Plain hollow core doors (unless pre-hung)
  • Shower doors
  • Toxic or flammable products
  • Upholstered furniture

Retail Outlet Hours

Mon – Fri: Saturday:

4040 Spring Grove Avenue

Cincinnati, OH 45223

(513) 475-6783