All donations are subject to approval!
Unfortunately, we cannot accept every donation that we receive, either not in the condition that we require or just a seasonal item that is out of season. For more information about items we do not take, check out our list below, or give us a call!
Appliances
Refrigerator, freezer, stove, vent hood, washer, dryer, dishwasher, toaster oven, dehumidifier, humidifier, air purifier, window or portable air conditioner, space heater, fan, and vacuums
Appliances must be in complete working order and clean. Over the stove microwaves must have hanging bracket included. No trash compactors, cooktops or built in ovens.
Building Materials
Plywood, paneling, sheetrock, insulation, full bundles of shingles, unopened bags of concrete or grout
All sheet material must be new and at least a half sheet or more. No siding
Cabinets
Sets or individual cabinets, countertop (see details)
Countertop without the base cabinet must be 4’ straight long piece without a corner or sink hole. We do not accept granite/stone countertop.
Doors
Interior, exterior, and storm doors
Patio doors must have a frame that’s in good condition (not broken or rotten) Storm doors must have three trim pieces. No interior fire rated doors. No bifold, shower, or cabinet doors.
Electrical
Residential and current code only: electrical parts, wire, hardware, outlets, plate covers, and light switches
We cannot accept electronics (computers, printers, DVD players, etc.)
Flooring
Tile, hardwood, & laminate. Clean, unstained, pet-free carpets and rugs
No used or partial boxes of tile or flooring. 100 square foot minimum is needed for all flooring
Furniture
Dining table and chairs, coffee tables, side tables, bookshelves, dressers, nightstands, sofas, loveseats, recliners, & file cabinets.
Upholstered furniture must be free from rips, stains and odors. We can take headboards, footboards, bed rails, TV stands, entertainment centers, desks, & China hutches, as space allows.
No sleeper sofas, or bed items like mattress, or boxsprings.
Household
Pictures, decorative mirrors, home decor
Mirrors have to have a frame.
We accept certain types of clothing and blinds - as space allows. We do not accept exercise equipment, pianos/organs, pool or ping pong tables and baby items
Hardware
Hinges, knobs, nails, screws, bolts, etc.
Hardware must be sorted, clean and not rusty
HVAC
New central air systems, furnaces, venting material
No gas fireplaces or inserts
Lawn & Garden
New edging and fencing. Lawn or patio furniture, yard tools, gently used grills, planters
No homemade yard tools or dirty materials
Lighting
Working fixtures, lamps, ceiling fans with brackets
We do not accept fluorescent bulbs and fixtures and recess lights. All hanging lights must have hanging brackets
Lumber
Trim, dimensional lumber, composite decking, and deck boards
All lumber and trim must be greater than 4’ in length and free from nails.
Plumbing & Bathroom
Sinks, toilets, new tubs, new shower surrounds, new PVC and metal piping (6’ or longer)
We do not accept shower doors, jacuzzi tubs or vanity tops without the base. No cast iron tubs or sinks and no wall mounted bathroom sinks, no used water softeners or water heaters.
Tools
Hand and power tools, lawn and garden equipment, toolboxes, etc.
All in working condition. Items must have all needed batteries and chargers. No homemade tools or wooden ladders.
Windows
Double pane insulated vinyl or aluminum clad
Must be an operating window, less than 5’ long, complete with frame, no moisture damage and less than 30 years old. No storm windows, porch windows, bay windows or picture windows. No wooden windows
Items NOT accepted: Hazardous materials, exercise equipment, bicycles, mattresses or box springs, vanity tops, vehicle parts, computers, baby items like cribs, electronics, musical instruments like pianos or organs, siding, shower doors & anything not in clean, working, sellable condition
DONATION HOURS
Tuesday - Friday 10:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday 10:00am - 3:30pm
Sunday and Monday: Closed
Note: Donations are not accepted after hours. Anyone leaving items or material after business hours may be subject to prosecution. Thank you for your cooperation.
If we happen to not be able to take any of your donations, try reaching out to any of these businesses that might be able to take something we dont!
VINE Home Thrift
77 Star St, Mankato, MN 56001
507-387-2699
MVAC – Again Thrift Store
704 N Victory Dr, Mankato, MN 56001
507-345-2409
The Salvation Army
201 Star St, Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 345-7074
Goodwill Mankato
2024 Adams St, Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 344-0955
(507) 388-6682
1730 Bassett Dr, Mankato MN 56001
restoredonationsmankato@gmail.com
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