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Attic Fans
Clothes Dryers
Clothes Washer
Countertop appliances now accepted too!
Freezers (chest or upright)
Microwaves
Refrigerators
Stoves, Ovens & Cooktops
Trash Compactors
Vent Hoods
 

Must be clean, in resale-able condition.  Used Christmas trees are not accepted.

Due to federal regulations regarding the resale of blinds, we can only accept cordless blinds - NEW in the original box only.

Kitchen Cabinets, Bath Vanities & Medicine Cabinets accepted.
Items must be clean and complete with doors and drawers attached.
Storage and utility cabinets are also accepted (no particle board cabinets though).

Must be 50 sq. ft. or more, new, free of stains & odors, and rolled, boxed or bundled for pick-up.

(Used but clean carpet may be useful to Nature's Nursery in Waterville for animal rescue.  You can call them at 419-877-0060 to see if they have a current need.)

Items must be clean, with no chips, cracks, or other damage; packaged for easy, safe handling.  In most cases, pickup is limited to a few boxes when accompanied by acceptable large items only.  Countertop appliances also accepted (like blenders, crockpots, coffee makers, toasters, etc.) - if complete, clean, and in good working condition.

Interior Doors   (DROP OFF ONLY for Hollow Core doors)
Exterior Doors 
Siding Glass Patio Door (vinyl clad w/ frame)
Storm/Screen Door (w/frame)

Lamps (working condition)
Lights (NO FLUORESCENT LIGHTING OR BULBS) 
Supplies (outlet and switch covers, wiring, switches, outlets, junction boxes, etc.) -                   please have bagged or boxed.

We accept:

• Cameras
• CD players
• DVD players
• Radios
• Record Players
• Speakers
• Stereos
• VHS players

WE DO NOT ACCEPT TELEVISIONS AT ALL

Area Rugs  - free of fraying, stains, & odors
Carpet  must be 50 sq. ft. or more, free of stains & odors, rolled.
Carpet Padding must be 50 sq. ft. or more, free of stains & odors, rolled.
Ceramic Tile - minimum of 1 box.
Hardwood Flooring - a minimum of 50 SQ.FT. (boxed)
Vinyl Flooring - a minimum of 50 SQ.FT. (roll or boxed)
 

Bar Stools
Bookcases
Buffets (sorry, no china cabinets over 42" long)
Chairs
Chaises
Coffee Tables
Couches
Credenzas
Curio Cabinets
Desks (no longer than 48"; no particle board)
Dining Chairs
Dining Table Set (must include chairs)
Dressers
End Tables
Futons (frame with cushion)
Loveseats
Mirrors (framed)
Nightstands
Ottomans
Recliners/Lift Chairs

Sleeper Sofa (mattress must be in great condition also)

Please have items bagged or boxed. We accept:

Bath Hardware (towel bars, etc.)
Cabinet Hardware
Coat Hooks
Door Knobs
Nails & Screws (no glass containers)

Air Conditioners (clean, working order; no older than 15 years)
Furnaces (clean, working order, no older than 10 years)

Mirrors (must be framed)
Lamps (working condition)
Wall Art
Clocks
Vases

Edgers
Fencing
Garden Tools (Shovels, Rakes, Hand Tools, etc.)
Grills
Lawnmowers
Leaf Blower
Snow Blower
Spreaders
Sprinklers
Weed Eaters
Wheelbarrows

Chandeliers
Indoor Lighting
Lamps
Outdoor Lighting

Ceiling Fans (blades removed and boxed)

Light bulbs (New in pkg only - NO fluorescent bulbs)

Milled Lumber must be 6-16 ft. long (bundled)
Plywood must be 1/4 to full sheets (no scraps).  All plywood and sheet goods                   should have straight cuts, no sharp, ripped, jagged, or torn sides, please.
Trim (Base & Case) must be 6-16 ft. long (bundled)

We do now accept general use items like crutches, walkers, wheelchairs, power scooters (must include good battery & charger).  Must be clean, and in safe, working condition.  

We do NOT accept hospital beds or hygienic items like commodes, CPAP machines, or specialty items.  

Bath Hardware (towel racks, etc.)
Faucets (NEW ONLY)
Plumbing Supplies
Sinks (vanity tops must include cabinet)
Shower Doors (NEW ONLY)
Shower Walls & Base (NEW ONLY)
Toilets (NEW ONLY  &  DROP OFF ONLY)
Tubs (DROP OFF ONLY)
 

Cases/jackets should be included.  

Shingles must be bundled and in original packaging
Roll Roofing must be rolled and in original packaging

Interior or Exterior - Must be in good condition.

Full boxes only.

Chain Saws
Chop/Miter Saws
Circular Saws
Drills
Drill Presses
Hand Tools
Jig Saws
Lathes
Shop Vacs
Table Saws
Tool Boxes
Yard Tools (see lawn and garden)

Items don't need to be perfect - a small cosmetic flaw or some gentle wear is generally acceptable - but damaged items aren't accepted.  We're delighted to offer our ReStore as a place to divert acceptable, usable items from the landfill. As we resell the items, they help fund our Homeownership and Home Preservation Programs in Lucas County.  We simply do not have resources available to rescue or "restore" items to saleable condition or cover the costs of their disposal. Thank you.

Possibly Goodwill or shelters for moms with young children?  Note: Due to recalls and changing safety standards not all baby items are able to be donated anywhere.

Consider donating clean, undamaged linens to:
Goodwill
Salvation Army
Church Women United
St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store
Toledo Humane Society Thrift Store

Headboards
Platform or Waterbed Frames
Captain Beds
Bunk Beds
Wood or Metal Bed Frames

Furniture ministries often accept twin and full beds but not of all types. Call first.

Friends of the Toledo Lucas County Public Library; Church Women United; Goodwill; Salvation Army; St. Vincent de Paul; Nine Lives; Encore Books are a few places that may be interested in them.

Some thrift stores (like Goodwill) may accept them seasonally (perhaps Oct - Dec)

Clean, undamaged clothing can be donated to the following stores:
Church Women United 
Goodwill
Salvation Army
St Vincent de Paul
Toledo Gospel Rescue
Toledo Humane Society Thrift
  ... just to name a few.  

We do not accept the frames or mattresses.  Furniture ministries usually do accept clean twin mattresses - check to see if they want the frame as well.  Two to consider:  Mosaic Ministries 419-344-5844 and Epworth Furniture Ministry 567-694-3710.

We tried accepting them for a while but had poor results, so they are back on the "not acceptable" list.

We do accept TV stands (where the TV sits on top of the unit) but do not accept entertainment centers (where the TV sits within the unit).  Some modular entertainment centers can be accepted as two bookcase cabinets and a TV cabinet but a photo is required in advance and any upper connecting pieces are not accepted. Any cabinet designed to hold a TV within is not acceptable.  China cabinets measuring 45" or less in length will be considered - advance photo required.  We have to decline gorgeous larger pieces all the time because they simply do not sell well for us because they are too big and/or heavy for most of our shoppers to transport.  If you post such items on social media, you're likely to find that out for yourself. 

Posting to social media is a possible solution here. Some folks like to work out, others don't even like the idea of it. Our crews get plenty of exercise picking up items that sell well for us. Exercise equipment does not fall into that category.

Home Depot and Lowe's accept compact fluorescent bulbs. They do not accept long tube fluorescent light bulbs.

Tube fluorescent light bulbs should not be placed in the trash and must be disposed of through an environmental recycling service for a fee.  

Lucas County offers a local option, open to all Lucas County Residents and limited to individual households.  No materials from business or industrial sites will be accepted. All you have to do is Register!  Appointments available on Thursday and Saturday mornings.  Please call 419-213-2230 and provide the type of material you plan to dispose and arrange a time for drop-off.  Fluorescent bulbs are accepted at $1.00 each bulb.
  
  Or another option is  
ERG Environmental Services at 800-284-9107 or 419-354-6110 located in Bowling Green.

Lucas County offers a local option for recycling household hazardous waste.  It is open to all Lucas County Residents and limited to individual households.  No materials from business or industrial sites will be accepted. 

All you have to do is Register!  Appointments available on Thursday and Saturday mornings.  Please call 419-213-2230 and provide the type of material you plan to dispose and arrange a time for drop-off.  Please refer to their HHW Flyer for acceptable materials.  The cost is $1.00/lb for everything with the exception of fluorescent bulbs (they are $1.00 each bulb).  
  Or another option is  
ERG Environmental Services at 800-284-9107 or 419-354-6110 located in Bowling Green.
 

Furniture ministries usually do accept clean, undamaged mattresses in twin, full, and queen but not king size.  Check to see if they want the box spring as well.  Two to consider:  Mosaic Ministries 419-344-5844 and Epworth Furniture Ministry 567-694-3710.

We do now accept general use items like crutches, walkers, wheelchairs, power scooters (must include good battery & charger).  Must be clean, and in safe, working condition.  

We do NOT accept hospital beds or hygienic items like commodes, CPAP machines, or specialty items.  

Recycle Waste Services in Sylvania may accept these.  
Contact them at 419-517-1323 for additional information.

It is our understanding that Goodwill accepts computer equipment for use in their technical training program.  Please check with them.

We can usually accept file cabinets, lobby and breakroom furniture, office chairs, and bookcases that are in good, resale-able condition. 

Cubicles and commercial office desks just don't fit the needs of our customers who are most often looking for items for their homes.  We accept desks up to 48" long (and not particle board) but larger desks are generally too large for the home. 

Consider reaching out to business contacts (even the Bar Association, Chamber of Commerce, etc) if you have a large, exceptional quality desk, or conference table. Perhaps they can help you find a new or expanding commercial venture that can benefit from the items you no longer need as they are growing or getting started!

Whether its unopened pet food, accessories, or other paraphernalia there's probably an animal shelter nearby that can use it - either directly or indirectly.

Toledo Humane Society Thrift Shop (Reynolds Rd) and Nine Lives Thrift Shop (Heatherdowns) support the Humane Society and Maumee Valley Save a Pet respectively.  They may be just the right place to donate your no longer needed pet items.

Due to the weight and special handling required, we cannot accept these items. 

Social media may be an option but many prefer the convenience of electronic keyboards instead these days.  Goodwill may accept them too, but check first before hiring someone to deliver it to them!

Lucas County offers a local option for recycling unwanted flat screen and/or box TVs.  It is open to all Lucas County Residents and limited to individual households.  No materials from business or industrial sites will be accepted. 

All you have to do is Register!  Appointments available on Thursday and Saturday mornings.  Please call 419-213-2230 and provide the type of material you plan to dispose and arrange a time for drop-off.  Please refer to their HHW Flyer for additional information.  The cost is $.50 per pound for each TV.

Your items may be worth something at Once Upon A Child.

Or consider donating them (if clean and complete) to:
Goodwill
Salvation Army
St Vincent de Paul

We will ONLY accept NEW-in-the-box shower doors.  Used shower items do not sell well for us.  

We now accept only NEW toilets (effective 12/31/2025).

We will only accept working electric fireplaces.  We will consider wood fireplace mantels on a case by case basis.  We do accept outdoor patio heaters, firepits, and grills but without the fuel source.  

Wood does weaken with time making wood ladders a safety concern.  We will only accept aluminum and fiberglass ladders that we deem to be in safe operable condition and that include all the OSHA required safety labels.