FAQs Archive - Habitat For Humanity

Q: What donated items will NOT be accepted by ReStore?

Here is a list of items that we do not accept as donations for the ReStores: Commercial Doors and Windows Fluorescent Tube Lighting (Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility, 1621 S. Portland Ave., OKC 73108, (405) 682-7038) Unframed Mirrors/Glass (Recycle America/Waste Management, 5519 NW 4th, OKC 73127, (405) 949-7563) Clothing/Shoes (Salvation Army, (405) 236-3677) Baby Cribs and Car Seats Tube and Projection Televisions, Computers and Computer Equipment (Staples Recycling & Eco Services (Contact your local store for availability) or Recycle America Waste Management, 1432 W. Main St., OKC 73106) Used Mattresses or Box Springs Dishwashers - manufactured before 2014 (contact local appliance retailers) Opened Paint (Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility, 1621 S. Portland Ave., OKC 73108, (405) 682-7038) Chemicals or Hazardous Waste (Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility, 1621 S. Portland Ave., OKC 73108, (405) 682-7038) Need more information for where to take things we can't accept? Visit this website .

Q: What type of volunteer opportunities do you have available?

When it comes to volunteers, we need more than muscle at Central Oklahoma Habitat. Volunteers can help build homes, work in the office, help at the ReStores or serve on a committee – whatever time allows. Volunteers like you can make the difference for Oklahoma families in need of decent, affordable homes. For more information about volunteering with Central Oklahoma Habitat, email Rick Lorg .

Q: Do you accept vehicle donations?

We do! Through our Cars for Homes™ program, we accept: Cars Trucks Boats RVs Motorcycles Other vehicles - running or not! By donating your vehicle, you may be eligible for a tax deduction. (Consult your tax adviser or the IRS for details.) To donate a car, truck, boat or RV to Cars for Homes - Central Oklahoma Habitat’s official car donation program, call (877) 277-4344 toll free or visit http://www.habitat.org/carsforhomes/ and let us take care of the rest. It’s a convenient way to support Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity.

Q: How are the proceeds from the ReStore used?

Proceeds from sales of the items at ReStore help fund new Habitat houses and allow us to provide repairs and renovations through our Critical Home Repair program.

Q: Are ReStores open to the public? Can anyone shop there?

Yes, yes and yes! All are welcome. Think of our ReStores as another stop on your home improvement shopping list. Each location has set retail hours and receives a continual supply or new or nearly new items ranging from home appliances, home decor and accent pieces, furniture, rugs and carpets, building supplies and more! We're regularly shopped by contractors, remodelers, handymen and handywomen, homeowners who are remodeling and generally curious shoppers. We hope to see you soon!