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Materials We Don't Accept

Not-Accepted

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  • Animal cages, fish tanks, feeders

  • Appliances Bedding, pillows, curtains, sheets, mattresses

  • Building materials – large or unless otherwise listed​

  • Carpet – large or used

  • Clothes/Shoes

  • Food Containers

  • Bottles/cans - beer, soda or water

  • Broken mirrors with sharp edges

  • Cleaning products

  • Cribs, playpens, bed frames

  • Encyclopedias or outdated textbooks (unless vintage)

  • Electronics – contemporary

  • Fabric – poor condition, dirty

  • Furniture

  • Glass – broken or larger than 11X14

  • Hazardous – containing mercury, fuel, paint (except art/craft paint and mostly-full latex paint 1 pint or less in good condition)

  • Healthcare items - used, contaminated or large

  • Household recyclables, cookware, dishes

  • Lawn equipment

  • Makeup and personal care items

  • Promotional items

  • Tile – large or used

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NOT ACCEPTED IF....

  • It is toxic, leaking, unlabeled, rusty, or dangerous. 


  • It is dirty, moldy, smelly, smoke-damaged, insect-damaged, or in bad condition. 


  • It is something that has been exposed to the elements for most of its life or stored outside. 

  • It is more appropriate for a thrift store or other type of reuse outlet. (We focus on items for art projects, 
craft projects, re-purposing). 


  • It is a personal care item. Did it ever hold medication or hazardous material? Is it a used medical device? 
(crutches, walkers, intubators, braces...) 


  • It is hazardous/flammable (such as fuels, solvents, dead batteries).​

See our list of Accepted Materials

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