The RE Store accepts building materials in good condition at either of our store locations. We accept items from homeowners, contractors, and businesses.
Materials can be dropped off until 1 hour before closing. Our stores are open Monday - Saturday from 9 - 6 and on Sundays from 10 - 5.
Trade Credits and Tax-Deductible Donations
Depending on the materials that you bring in or have picked up, you may be eligible for:
In-Store Trade Credit - for 25 percent of our retail price.
Example: We give you 10 dollars trade credit for a door that we sell for 40 dollars.Tax receipt-- you honestly determine the value of your donation to our non-profit organization. Please consult a tax expert regarding tax deductions.
Please call ahead to find out whether or not we are interested in your items.
*Please note that if our Pick-Up Service comes to your location, the trade credit value will assessed at 5-10% of the RE Store sales value. Tax receipt donations are still determined by you if we come and pick up your items.
Picking and Choosing Materials
While we want to keep as much as we can out of the landfill, we are selective and must always look before accepting items. Experience has shown us that some items are very difficult to sell or we are overstocked. We can't promise that we will take everything that you would like to give us, but we will do our best to let you know about other alternatives. If you are wondering what materials we accept, it is easier to list what we don't accept.
What we DON'T want
The RE Store is currently NOT accepting the following as they do not have a resale value, or are items we are overstocked with:
* Appliances older than five years - furnaces and water heaters, dishwashers, washer/dryer
* Open Bags of cement, mortar, drywall mud, etc.
* Bathtubs (not including clawfoot - bring us almost any clawfoot tub and we will take it) with worn, chipped, or stained finish.
Dated colors like yellow or brown
* Electric Baseboard Heaters (Seasonal)
* Mini-blinds
* Used Carpet
* Ceiling Fans
* Commercial Ducting and Vent Covers
* Commercial Flashing
* Commercial 200 Volt Electric
* Commercial Shelving with parts missing.
* Commercial Bath Fixtures like towel dispensers, Kotex dispensers, etc.
* Commercial doors, especially with vents or 1/4 window.
Some exceptions are made for high quality commercial doors.
* Counter Tops with "L" shapes, cutouts, or dated colors.
* Doors that are damaged.
* Room Dividers with parts missing.
* Fireplace Doors.
* Fluorescent Light Bulbs.
* Loose Glass.
* Lumber/Trim/Molding/Wood that is;
Nailed, Treated Wood prior to January 2004 (CCA treated),
Rotten or Shorter than 4'.
* Sinks that are: porcelain wall hung, cultured marble (a plastic product), or dated color such as brown, orange, harvest gold, etc.
* Shower Doors, except high end or like-new condition with all parts.
* Tile with heavy grout.
* Upholstered furniture: couches, love seats, easy chairs, ottomans
We do accept tables, hardbacked chairs, stools, etc.
* Windows that are; single paned aluminum, single paned wood
larger than 4'x4', thermal paned without a frame, very dirty, or
incomplete double-hung frame.
* Wood Burning Equipment, unless antique or highly styled.
Goodwill might take items that we refuse...
This list is subject to revisions and exceptions at any time.
More Information on Pick-up, Salvage, and Deconstruction Services
Map to our Seattle Store Location
Map to our Bellingham Store Location
DISCLAIMER: All items for sale on first-come, first served basis.
