Lumber, Trim and Siding
- For salvaged lumber, minimum length is five feet, unless specialty or vintage trim
- Lumber with nails – accepted at staff discretion and must be de-nailed enough for safe handling
- Hardwood and softwood flooring – preferably de-nailed and reusable
- Less likely: lumber with excessively peeling paint, pest infestations or dry rot
Doors
- All panel doors and vintage styles encouraged (with or without case)
- Hollow core doors with case preferred; without case accepted if in excellent condition and space allows
- Solid core commercial doors
- Aluminum screen doors with complete frame
- Security doors with or without complete frame
- Unacceptable: Sliding glass doors, garage doors, doors with bowing, excessively peeling paint, or doors in major need of repair
Windows
- Double pane vinyl, wood and aluminum (thermal pane seals must be intact)
- Wood frame divided light windows
- Fixed and picture windows – accepted at staff discretion
- Unacceptable: single pane, single lite sashes without casing; windows with crumbling glazing or excessively peeling paint
Kitchen and Bathroom Cabinets
- Free of damage beyond simple repair
- Particle board cabinets must be in very good condition
Sinks
- Free of chips, cracks deep scratches or severe stains (with the exception of rare or vintage models)
- Wall mounted sinks, preferably with wall bracket
- Odd colors accepted at staff discretion
Tubs
- Fairly clean: no heavy caulking, glues, etc.
- Free of chips, peeling finish, deep scratches or severe stains (with the exception of clawfoot tubs or vintage models.)
Toilets
- Must be of “premium” quality
- 1.6 or less gallons/flush, with the exception of rare or vintage models
- Clean and complete with lid
- Lids accepted separately, if toilet is damaged beyond repair
- Free of cracks, chips, etc. with the exception of hairline cracks in vintage porcelain
Carpet
- Preferably less than 5 years old
- At least 8 feet square or suitable as runner
- Unacceptable: carpets with pet odors, stains, excessive tread wear
Furnaces and water heaters
- Must be less than five years old
Paint
- Original label
- Prefer mis-tints or surplus in unopened containers
- Cans at least 3/4 full.
- All coatings must be less than five years old and never stored outdoors
- No rust on can
Drywall/Sheetrock
- Full sheets accepted at staff discretion
Plywood and OSB
- Larger than 4′ x 4′ or 2′ x 8′
Vinyl flooring
- Larger than 6′ x 6′
Hardware
Stove Pipe / Venting / Ducting
Automobiles
- Trucks and trailers in good working order
- Horse trailers
Fencing
Shingles
Tile
Metal Roofing
Home Resource is less likely to accept the following at this time:
- Single pane window sashes without case unless they are “divided lite” (meaning they contain multiple small panes divided by wooden strips called “mullions.”
- Florescent light bulbs unless marked “No PCBs”
- Furniture, with the possible exception of wooden antiques, shelving, etc.
- Asbestos containing materials: (old drop ceiling tiles, floor tiles, etc.)
- Toxic or flammable products except some paints and stains, at staff discretion
- Batteries
Home Resource WILL NOT accept the following at this time:
- Appliances such as refrigerators, stoves, washing machines, microwaves, etc.
- Materials painted with lead paint
- Pesticides / Poisons / Herbicides
- Florescent lightbulbs
- Asbestos containing materials (old drop ceiling tiles, floor tiles, insulation, etc.)
- Toxic or flammable materials (except some paints/stains, at staff discretion)
Please review our acceptance policy carefully before before delivering materials or calling for a pickup.
Appliances such as refrigerators, stoves, washing machines, microwaves, etc.
