The ReBuilding Exchange: What We Accept


Donate your used building materials to the ReBuilding Exchange! Below is a list of materials we currently accept. If your item isn’t on this list, please send us an email at info@rebuildingexchange.org for more information about our material acceptance policies.

The ReBuilding Exchange can provide a donation receipt upon request but please consult your tax accountant for tax deductibility information.

We can currently accept the following items: (Click here to download this information as a PDF - 148K)

Lumber, Trim & Siding

  • Minimum length 4 ft. (unless pressure treated).
  • Pressure treated—min. length 6 ft. and in reusable condition.
  • Lumber with nails—must be de-nailed enough for safe handling.
  • Cannot accept lumber, trim or siding with: excessively peeling paint, pest infestations, or dry rot.

Doors

  • Hollow core doors—pre-hung, unpainted, and in reusable condition.
  • Solid core doors.
  • Aluminum screen doors with complete frame.
  • Security doors with or without complete frame.

Windows

  • Double (thermal) pane vinyl, wood, and aluminum.
  • Thermal pane with seals intact (broken seals or fogging not accepted).
  • Wood frame divided light windows.
  • Single pane wood sash windows—accepted at staff discretion.
  • Fixed windows—accepted at staff discretion.
  • Picture windows up to 32 sq. ft.
  • Cannot accept windows with: crumbling glazing or excessively peeling paint

Kitchen & Bathroom Cabinets

  • Cabinets should be free of damage beyond simple repair.
  • Particleboard cabinets must be in very good, reusable condition.

Sinks

  • Sinks free of the following: chips, cracks, deep scratches, or severe stains (exceptions: rare or vintage models).
  • Wall mount sinks should include wall bracket, if possible.

Tubs

  • Fairly clean: no heavy caulking, glues, etc.
  • Tubs free of the following: chips, peeling finish, deep scratches or severe stains (exception: claw foot tubs).

Toilets

  • Toilets are accepted on a limited basis. 1.6 or less gallons/flush (exception: pre-1940 models).
  • Clean and complete with lid. (Preferably assembled WITH all hardware. Please be careful to retain hardware when disassembling a toilet, otherwise the toilet may not be reusable.)Odd colors (avocado, mustard, etc.)—accepted at staff discretion.Toilets free of cracks or chips (exception: hairline cracks in vintage porcelain).

Carpet

  • Less than 3 years old.Minimum size of 8 ft. x 8 ft. or suitable as a runner.
  • Cannot accept carpet with: pet odors, stains, tread wear, etc.

Appliances, Furnaces, Woodstoves

  • Appliances less than 10 years old and clean (exception: those with full kitchen cabinet set or vintage and in reusable condition).
  • Furnaces less than 5 years old.
  • Woodstoves made post-1986 and DEQ certified (exception: pre-1940 ornate)

Miscellaneous Accepted Items

  • Commercial items—accepted at staff discretion
  • Drywall/Sheetrock in full sheets (4’ x 8’)
  • Other Sheet goods larger than 4’ x 4’ or 2’ x 8’
  • Vinyl flooring larger than 6’ x 6’
  • Window blinds & curtain rods
  • Hardware
  • Desks
  • Office partitions
  • Heating duct

Unfortunately, we currently CANNOT ACCEPT the following

  • Asbestos-containing materials: old drop ceiling tiles, floor tiles, fire-rated doors, some light fixtures, etc.
  • Florescent light bulbs & fixtures (unless ballast marked “No PCB’s”)
  • Paint
  • Toxic or flammable products
  • Containers that may have held chemicals
  • Chemicals of any kind
  • Batteries
  • Thermostats containing mercury
  • Smoke detectors
  • Oil tanks
  • Baseboard heaters
  • Vinyl floor tiles
  • Vinyl siding