Did you know that every year, we generate hundreds of millions of tons of construction and demolition waste in the U.S.? Much of that tile, brick, and other construction materials end up in the landfill, even if they’re in good shape.
So this spring, as you eye that stack of leftover flooring in your garage or doors you replaced but didn’t know what to do with, consider donating them to ReStore. When you donate building materials, you not only keep usable materials out of landfills, you also help to fund the construction of stable, affordable homes for local families in need. You may also qualify for a tax deduction, so consult your tax advisor.
Here’s everything you need to know about the donation process.
How to Donate Building Materials
☐ Review the items we accept at the Park City ReStore.
The building materials we accept include:
- Flooring – at least 100 sq. feet of the same style of flooring (hardwood, engineered, or laminate) in original boxes
- Tile – at least 60 sq. feet of the same style of tile in original boxes
- Solid core doors – interior or exterior doors with or without frames, sliding glass doors, or French doors (framed)
- Bricks & stone – palletized, without mortar
Have questions about whether we accept your building materials? Call us at 435-487-9015 before loading up.
☐ Choose how you'd like to donate.
We offer three convenient options when you donate building materials: the first is drop-off. We accept donations Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at our ReStore location at 6280 Silver Creek Drive in Park City. You’ll find it just beyond Home Depot near Silver Creek Village.
If you’d prefer to have your items picked up, you can schedule a free standard pickup with our ReStore staff. Scheduling is based on availability, and items must be placed in a garage, carport, driveway, or sidewalk so they’re easily accessible. Our driver has final say on whether items are accepted.
We also offer a third-party priority pickup for a reasonable fee that accepts items in any condition and can disassemble furniture and pick up your items from multiple floors. While there is a fee for this service, it’s far less than a moving company or junk hauler typically charges.
Schedule a priority pick-up with ReSupply, a Habitat partner.
☐ Prepare your items
Before you drive over to ReStore or schedule a pickup to donate building materials, we ask that you clean the items thoroughly and confirm they’re functional and structurally sound. If you’re donating sets of items, make sure each set is complete, without any missing parts or hardware.
All fragile items should be labeled, and large pieces should be carefully disassembled for easier transport.
If you’re dropping off your items, remember to bring a valid ID and request a tax receipt. Ask the staff for an estimated item value for a tax deduction. For pickups, make the items accessible to make loading easier, and measure any large items to confirm they’ll fit in the trucks.
Every Donation Makes a Difference
That leftover flooring gathering dust in your garage could become the foundation of someone’s first home. Those doors stacked in the corner could open up a life someone has been dreaming of for years. When you donate building materials to ReStore, you’re not just decluttering your home. Your contributions extend the life of usable building materials, enabling someone to build or renovate their home at a fraction of the cost. And donating and purchasing through ReStore means someone in our community is one step closer to their very own home. Learn more about our homeownership program to find out about the impact your donations can have.
