Mankato ReStore Donation Acceptance Policy
Items accepted for donation should be new or gently used and in sale-able condition. If you are considering donating an item, begin by asking: Is the item in good working order? Are all of the pieces included? Would you want to put it in your own home, cabin, or shed?
Accepted Items
Appliances
All appliances must be in 100% working order, clean and less than 10 years old.
Bathroom & Kitchen Items
Cabinets
Full kitchen cabinet sets are preferred. Cabinets must be complete; no individual cabinet components (e.g. cabinet doors).
Cash donations
Doors
We do not accept commercial doors, mirrored closet doors, or shower doors.
Electrical
Flooring
Hard Wood Furniture
All furniture must be free of stains, rips, pet fur/hair, odors or significant blemishes. Furniture must be structurally sound -- not in need of repair.
Hardware
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC)
Landscaping Material/ Lighting
Lumber/Trim/Sheet Goods
Denailed quality lumber must be in 6-foot lengths or more; sheet goods, 1/2 sheet or more. No lumber with fasteners or rot or used vinyl siding. No painted lumber.
Paint
Full or half full 5-gallon buckets, gallons, and quarts of latex paint
Must have never been frozen
Plumbing
Roofing
Shingles must be full, unopened packages
Tile
Tools
Power tools must be in working condition, with batteries/chargers
Windows
No Blinds or shades - Unless new in box
No single pane windows
Items we do not accept
- Bifold doors
- Bathroom Sinks/Vanity tops (unless with cabinet)
- Chemical solvents
- Clothing
- Commercial desks
- Computers
- Cribs
- Couches
- Entertainment centers
- Exercise equipment
- Household items (e.g. dishes)
- Loveseats / Recliners (upon approval)
- Mattresses, Box springs, headboards or footboards
- Mercury thermostats
- Mirrors with no frame
- Office desks
- Old wood entertainment centers
- Oil-based paints
- Siding or long building materials
- Storm windows
- Shower doors
- Televisions / electronics
Other organizations accepting donations and drop-off locations
Again Thrift & More
706 N Victory Dr, Mankato
507-345-2409
Household Hazardous Waste
651 Summit Ave, Mankato
507-344-4242
(open April-October)
Salvation Army Family Store
201 Star St, Mankato
507-345-7074
VINE Home Store
77 Star St, Mankato
507-387-2699
SS Boutique
1860 Adams St., Mankato
952-688-6623
