We need your Kitchen! If your kitchen is just not your style and is too good to go in your garage, that is something we are interested in.

Not only can you help support Habitat for Humanity and receive a possible Tax write off, but you would also be helping another family update their home!

Please tell a friend.

Please note:
All donations must be considered in new or excellent conditions.  All donations must be 100% clean with no broken parts.  As you know with the high cost of fuel, labor and insurance it is extremely expensive to operate a pick up service.Please plan ahead if a pick up is needed. Some pick ups may take several days to be in your area.

Any donations that can be dropped of at our location during normal business hours would be greatly appreciated. Please call for approvals.

 All donations to be picked up and dropped off should be neat, clean, and are subject to our approval. 

Quick Notes:

  Kitchen sets must be 100% complete, with doors attached.

  Windows must be less then 5 years old and less then 7 ft wide.

   Flat Panel TV's for Donation, others for recycle as a drop off only

  Sorry, no used furniture at this time.  No Used Shower Doors.

   No hollow core flush or over sized doors. No Used Whirlpool Tubs.

   Nothing with water damage. Please check first to avoid disappointment.

    All donations must be 100% assembled and complete.

    We accept almost anything new in box.

To Donate: 

Email: donate@suffolkrestore.com
Pictures are appreciated

Email us a description of what you would like to donate along with your name, address and phone #.

Donations Hot Line - Ed Thompson  631-767-1612

Basic Requirements - All materials must meet these guidelines 

          •   Residential: Must be intended for use in or have application in residential construction,  improvement, or maintenance. Nothing labeled or specifically configured for industrial, professional, or commercial use only.
          • Structural: Must be structurally sound to perform its intended use. Nothing broken, missing,  worn-out, or otherwise ‘falling apart.’
          • Functional: Must operate in a way so that it can perform its intended function. No disabling damage, non-functioning components, or in any way inoperable.
          • Cosmetic: Must have an appearance acceptable to the general public to perform its intended use. This may include alterations, certain damage, excessive dirt or other visible lack of maintenance/upkeep, being ‘outdated’ and not ‘in demand,’ and the like.

Specific Requirements

In a "Nutshell" If it doesn't need to be cleaned, fixed, repaired, or painted, it could be something we would be interested in.



Adhesives
New, unopened, and not expired.

Appliances

Stoves, Cooktops, Ovens, Microwaves, Washers, Dryers—10 years old or less, perfect working order needing no repair or parts, clean and ready to be used.

Refrigerators—same as above AND must be plugged in and cold at the time of pick up. Will be refused if not.

Dishwashers—5 years old or less, perfect working order needing no repair or parts, clean and ready to be used.

Trash Compactors—5 years or less, perfect working order.

Water Softeners—absolutely none.

Handheld and Countertop—No thank you unless new in box.

Note: Any appliance found to be misrepresented will be rejected on site. If it cannot be tested on site and is found later to be misrepresented, the item may be returned to the donor and/or removed from our copy of the donation receipt.

Asphalt Products
In original packaging marked with either manufacture date or containing the words "no asbestos" OR written and signed statement required from the donor giving where and approximately when item was purchased new. MUST be manufactured after 1980. Asphalt products manufactured prior to 1980 will not be accepted.
See specific item listing for details for a particular item.

Bath
Towel Bars, Soap Dishes, TP Holders, Toothbrush Holders—Complete with brackets and hardware.

Handicap Grab Bars & Support Items—In good condition with all parts and accessories.

Bathtubs—Neutral colors only, “Off color” matching toilet/ sink sets considered; must be approved by manager upon visual inspection. Steel and Cast Iron —No chips in finish larger than a dime, no dents.

Fiberglass—No cracks or broken edges, little to no discoloration. Claw foot—Acceptable in most any condition, within reason.

Toilets—Clean, no chips or cracks, neutral colors, must have bowl, tank, and tank lid.

Blinds
Brand new in unopened box only

Brick & Block
No pieces, no mortar, reasonably clean, neatly stacked on a pallet and readily accessible to a fork lift. We can not pick up this at this time but can accept a drop off.

Cabinets:
Please see Kitchen Cabinets below.

Doors— Single (No Cabinet) —Only new accepted.

Drawers— Single (No Cabinet) — None accepted.

Faces— only with matching cabinet set. Must include doors.

Medicine—All types, fairly up to date, no damage or rust, to include shelves.

Formica Countertops— if accompanies matching cabinet. No chips, cracks, or other damage.

Drawer Guides—Complete sets only, no damage or rust.

Cabinet Pulls and Hinges—No excessive wear or paint, complete with no missing pieces, nothing broken, must be boxed or sacked.

Caulk
New, unopened, and not expired.

Ceiling Fans— Working order with all parts, including hanging/ceiling box bracket, reasonably up to date. Please remove fan blade/arm combinations at the motor to prevent damage and sack or box, if possible, including the screws removed.

Ceiling Tile—All types; new only. No pieces, water damage, or other damage or deterioration. In original packaging marked with either manufacture date or containing the words "no asbestos". MUST be manufactured after 1980. Ceiling tiles products manufactured prior to 1980 will not be accepted.

Grid Pieces—Full lengths, no damage, no rust; white color only.

Ceramic Tile
New only, clean, not outdated, and must be boxed. Min. 30 sq. ft. 

Chemicals
We DO NOT ACCEPT chemicals. This includes cleaning products, pesticides, insecticides, herbicides, rodenticides, fertilizers, and the like.
EXCEPTION: Limited household chemicals may be accepted from businesses only as long as original packaging is intact with consumer label and is not expired or being phased out per regulations. Must have MSDS sheet(s) and manager approval.

Cove Base, Vinyl
New only, full lengths or mostly full rolls. In original packaging marked with either manufacture date or containing the words "no asbestos" OR written and signed statement required from the donor giving where and approximately when item was purchased new. MUST be manufactured after 1980. Vinyl cove base products manufactured prior to 1980 will not be accepted

Doors
Wooden—No rotten or broken spots, no holes, no disfiguration/alteration. Sorry, we do not accept Luann hollow core doors.

Metal & Metal Clad—No dents, no rust. For solid metal doors, must be 36 inches or less with no blank/empty window cut-outs.

With Windows—No broken glass, no broken seals on double-paned glass.

Sliding Patio Doors—Excellent to good shape, with full frame, no broken seals on double-paned glass, fully assembled only.

Storm— Operable and must include the hinge piece, screen, and window. Top and side frame pieces highly encouraged, but not required.

Screen—Complete, no rot or damage, prefer screen material to be intact, but some damage acceptable.

Drywall & Accessories
Sheets —Useable 1/2" sheets or larger, minimum 10 sheets, no irregular shapes. No water damage or mold.

Joint Compound (Mud) —New, unopened, and not expired.

Tape —Clean and dry, never damp. Partial rolls accepted.

Corner Bead —Full, undamaged sticks; if rolled, partial rolls accepted.

Electrical Supplies
Fairly up to date, no corrosion or rust, assorted is fine, boxed or sacked, no pieces (if kit, etc.), no commercial.

Light Fixtures—Not excessively worn, nothing broken, fully functioning, protected for transport.
Fasteners

Nails—Sorted by type and size, boxed or sacked, no rust. If not in original packaging, must be 1 pound worth or greater.

Screws—Sorted by type and size, boxed or sacked, no rust. If not in original packaging, must be 1 pound worth or greater.

Exercise Equipment 
 Not at this time 

We do accept golf sets steel weight sets and base ball bats as a drop off only.

Fencing
Chain Link Fabric, Gates, & Top Rail—Good condition, little damage or rust.

Wooden—In panels, any height, little rot or deterioration, good structural condition.

Vinyl—Full pieces or panels only, no damage.

All Posts—Structurally sound, unbent, clean with no concrete attached.

All Other Fence Material—Chicken wire, snow fence, etc. are acceptable. No rust, major tears, or other damage.

Fireplaces & Accessories
Fireplace Inserts—Good condition with all parts, well-maintained, relatively clean.

Fireplaces, Stand-Alone— Good condition with all parts, well-maintained, relatively clean with good cosmetic appearance.

Fronts and Doors—Complete, no rust or damage, relatively clean, fully functional.

Tools—individual or in sets, good condition.

Gas Logs—Working order, relatively clean.

Flooring
Carpet— New only. Room size and larger (10’x10’+);
Note: Any roll of carpet found to be misrepresented will be rejected on site. If it cannot be inspected on site and is found later to be misrepresented, the item may be returned to the donor and/or removed from our copy of the donation receipt. 

Wood—All types, useable lengths (1 ft. or more), no nails, rot, or other damage. If tongue and groove, ‘tongues’ and ‘grooves’ must be intact.

Parquet—Full pieces, no rot or damage, boxed or sacked for handling.

Laminate—Full pieces, no rot or damage.

Vinyl, Rolled—New only, 6’ x 6’ and larger, no cracks or other damage. In original packaging marked with either manufacture date or containing the words "no asbestos" OR written and signed statement required from the donor giving where and approximately when item was purchased new. MUST be manufactured after 1980. Vinyl products manufactured prior to 1980 will not be accepted

 Vinyl, Tiles—New only, both adhesive and non-adhesive, full pieces, boxed or sacked for handling. In original packaging marked with either manufacture date or containing the words "no asbestos" OR written and signed statement required from the donor giving where and approximately when item was purchased new. MUST be manufactured after 1980. Vinyl products manufactured prior to 1999 will not be accepted

Furniture
Only brand new furniture from retailers or wholesalers.

Garage Doors and Accessories (Drop Off Only)

Metal Doors only—All panels, no damage, rust, or rot, fully functional; if glass, no broken panes.

Tracks, Springs, Cables, Rollers, Hinges, Etc —in good repair, minimal rust.

Electric Openers—None.

Glass
Mirrors—Framed only. In good condition with no chips, cracks, or discoloration. No mirrors larger than one person can handle safely, such as ones over a double vanity.

Hardware
Door Locks and Knobs—fully functional with all parts, no excessive wear, scratches, or paint, packaged/sacked individually.

Hinges—all types, must have all parts, unpainted, no rust.

Miscellaneous—should be specifically sorted and boxed/sacked, clean, operable, no rust.
 

HVAC
Furnaces—Gas or electric, 5 years old or less, perfect working order needing no repair or parts, inner workings not rusty, well-maintained.

Air Conditioners (Central Outdoor Unit)— 3 years old or less, perfect working order needing no repair or parts, well-maintained, preferably with matching evaporator (A-coil) if separate unit from the unit.

Evaporators (A-Coils)—3 years old or less, little rust or corrosion, preferably with the matching condenser unit.

Air Conditioners (Window)—5 years old or less, perfect working order needing no repair or parts, well-maintained.

Duct—All types; 2’ sections and longer, little rust or corrosion.

Duct Fittings—All types, little rust or corrosion.

Vents/Covers—No rust.

Insulation
Backed & Unbacked— new or like new, clean and never damp, rolled, bound, or otherwise contained for transport if pick up

Blown—New only, in original packaging.

Sheet—New or like new, ¼ sheet or larger, clean with no holes or damage.

Kitchen sets:

Kitchen sets need to be fully assembled and include the sink base cabinet. The doors must be attached to the cabinets or they will be refused. Please no water damage. They must be a style that can be used in today's homes. The cabinets must be "Too good for a garage".  Formica counter tops are not needed for the cabinets to be accepted. Please email pictures to restore1@optonline.net for review. Thank you!

Light Fixtures
Not excessively worn, nothing broken, fully functional, protected for transport. No light fixture with old cloth-insulated wiring, unless fixture has significant value to warrant rewiring.

Fluorescent Lights--Ballast label must state "no PCBs". Ballast must be exposed at time of pick up for inspection. No bulbs.

Fluorescent Light Bulbs-- Absolutely none. Donor to remove bulbs from fixture before pick up and referred to local disposal resource

Lumber

No nails, no rotten or deteriorated areas, not excessively weathered.

Dimensional—6 feet and longer.

Sheets— Full sheets only.
No used railroad ties.

Shingles—In bundles preferably, stored in shelter, not ‘stuck together’, no scraps.

Paint
Only accepted from retailers. None from the public.

Spray Paint —Container must be full, nozzle functions, and agitator ball rattles freely.

Miscellaneous— We DO NOT ACCEPT hazardous, caustic, acidic, flammable, or otherwise dangerous fluids, materials, or containers for these materials.

Patio Furniture
Tables, chairs, benches, swings, and umbrellas accepted. Little to no rust, well-maintained, sturdy; if plastic, not cracked or brittle.

Plumbing Supplies
Clean, assorted is fine, boxed or sacked, all pieces included (if kit, etc.). No fitted/glued pieces.

Railings
Wrought-Iron—All lengths, well-maintained with little rust or deterioration.

Screws
Sorted by type and size, boxed or sacked, no rust. If not in original packaging, must be 1 pound worth or greater.

Shelving
Pieces—All materials acceptable. Must be in good, clean condition.

Assembled Shelving Units—Sturdy with no rust or other damage.

Shingles
Small matching quantities accepted, bundle quantities preferred. Large donations must sort type and color by pallet or other recognizable means as much as possible. Stored in shelter, not ‘stuck together’, no scraps.

In original packaging marked with either manufacture date or containing the words “no asbestos” OR, if loose, written and signed statement required from donor giving where and approximately when item purchased new. Must be manufactured after 1980.

Showers
Kits— New only in sealed box.

Bases— New only.

Panel Sets— New only in sealed box.

Inserts—New only in sealed box.

Shower Doors—New only in sealed box.

Shutters
Wooden—interior or exterior, good shape with no damage, rot, or excess peeling.

Vinyl—good condition, no damage, brittleness, or heavy fading

Siding
Vinyl—full, undamaged pieces or accessories only.

Wooden/Hardboard—6’ long or longer for lengths, at least ½ sheet large for sheets/panels, full pieces for shake-type, no damage or rot.

Asbestos—None.

Concrete-Based--In original packaging marked with either manufacture date or containing the words "no asbestos" OR, written and signed statement required from the donor giving where and approximately when item was purchased new. MUST be manufactured after 1980. Siding products manufactured prior to 1980 will not be accepted. Please call for details.

Sinks
Kitchen—normal wear and tear ok, no chips or deep scratches in finish.

Bathroom Wall Mount— None accepted at this time.

Bathroom Bowl— New or normal ware and tare ok.

Pedestal Sinks —New and used acceptable, neutral colors only. No chips, cracks, ‘spider veins’ in bowl, or excessive wear.

Vanity Tops, Single Bowl— New and used acceptable, single and double bowl, neutral colors only, nothing outdated (glitter swirls, etc.). No chips, cracks, ‘spider veins’ in bowl, or excessive wear.

Vanity Tops, Double Bowl—new only, unless accompanied by matching cabinet.

Mop Sinks—new or used, relatively clean.

Stone/Rock
Wall, veneer, and landscape stone all accepted. Must be relatively clean with little debris, litter, or mortar. Stone must be able to be handled by one person; small items like landscape rock must be in bag or bucket, large stone delivered or easily accessible to truck if pick up. See Brick and Block above.

Swing Sets & Play Sets
From retailers only please.

Tools
Hand—construction or gardening; nothing broken, worn-out, or rusted; fully functional.

Power—less than 10 years generally, must have all parts, fully functional.

Gas-Powered —No pick up, drop off only. Fully functional, must demonstrate that it works.

Trim
New Trim & Moulding—6 feet long and longer, no nails or screws, good cosmetic condition. Exception: Top door trim piece (<6 feet) is acceptable with both matching side pieces.

Handrail—6 feet long and longer, no nails or screws, no damage, rot, or excessive peeling paint.

Landing Posts and Spindles—undamaged and unaltered , no nails or screws, in good cosmetic condition.

Wallpaper
Sealed in plastic, reasonably up to date, not discolored.

Windows (Must be less then 5 years old)

Single/Double-Hung, Slider, Casement/Awning, Fixed/Picture, & Architectural— double-paned, wooden, vinyl, or metal construction acceptable. Must have full frame, no rot, no broken glass or seals, fully operational and less then 7ft wide, 6 ft tall.

Jalousie—None.

All complete storms, no matter color.

Sashes Only - No thank you

Glass Panes (Unframed Glass)— No thank you.

Glass Inserts for Storm Windows —None.

Screen Inserts for Windows —No wooden. Aluminum only, is acceptable.

Storm, Aluminum—Brand New only

Storm, Wooden—None.

Window Treatments
Venetian or “Mini” Blinds—New in it's sealed box only..

Vertical Blinds—None.

Curtains, Drapes, Curtain Rods, Drapes, Traverse Rods, Valences— None at this time.

Please Email us at restore1@optonline.net

with any questions or about any materials you don’t see above.