Donate Materials

We accept material donations at our O‘ahu Redistribution Center

As a nonprofit organization, we offer donors tax-deductible donation receipts

Donation Receiving Hours

Tuesday – Saturday, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Location

200 Keawe St., Honolulu, HI

*Donation approval area located on the west side of our warehouse.

  • All items must be in good, reusable condition, and include all parts in working order.

Material Acceptance Guidelines

Please review the specific material guidelines below before donating.

We are not able to approve donations until we see the material in person.

Items we do not accept:

  • Clothing

  • Heavily used or stained toilets

  • High-flow toilets. Low flow = 1.6 gallons per flush or less

  • Microwaves

  • Broken or unframed mirrors

  • Office partitions

  • Mattresses or bedding

  • Paint thinners, hazardous or toxic chemicals

  • Used blinds

  • Toilet wax

  • Metal cabinets

  • Sinks

  • Open paints, stains, or other liquids

  • Appliances older than five years or needing repair

  • Industrial or automotive chemicals

  • Incomplete hardware sets

  • Fluorescent, incandescent, halogen, or tube light bulbs

  • Used smoke detectors or expired fire extinguishers

  • Plumbing

  • Caulking

  • Dishwashers

  • Electrical parts

  • Materials must be free of structural damage, pest damage, mold, rot, and excessive dirt.

*In the event we cannot accept your donation, please refer to http://www.honolulu.gov/opala for alternative options.

Material Acceptance Specifications

Inside the Re-use Hawai'i warehouse. A group of chairs were situated for customers to browse or purchase. Behind the chairs are salvage doors, and a stack of two wooden boxes.

    • We do not accept appliances more than five years old.

    • All appliances must be energy efficient. Exceptions may be made for vintage appliances that are in excellent condition.

    • Refrigerators must not contain any food items and should be clean and free from mold. Seals must be intact and functional.

    • We generally accept dressers, tables, chairs, book shelves, shelving, desks, stools, ottomans, chests, file cabinets, & bed frames.

    • Upholstery must be in tact.

    • Accepted on a limited basis: commercial furniture, lab tables, library and school furniture.

    • Must be free from chips, cracks, scratches. Vintage & antique mirrors can show their age.

    • We accept tempered glass.

    • Lumber must be 4' long or longer.

    • Lumber must be free of nails, rot, pests, termite damage, peeling paint, and excessive bowing.

    • Plywood – quarter, half, and full size sheets.

    • Trim – (4’) minimum lengths.

    • Wallboard and drywall - half (4’), full (8’), and XL (12’) sheets.

    • Siding – full length vinyl or aluminum.

    • Pipe/PVC/Metal/Copper- (2’) minimum lengths of any type of pipe supplies.

    • Fiberglass insulation - must be new in bag.

    • We do not accept tools or hardware with extreme rust.

    • We accept all hand, garden, and power tools that are in good, working order.

    • We accept useable quantities of nails, screws, nuts, bolts, connectors, etc.

    • Power tools must have all parts, including battery and charger. No frayed cords please.

In the Re-use Hawai'i warehouse. A bunch of salvage doors lining up on the shelf with a bathtub on the bottom left, the wardrobe behind, and there's a wooden board with a black couch lining up in Re-use Hawaii in a row.

    • We only accept LED light bulbs. We do not accept fluorescent, incandescent, or halogen light bulbs.

    • We accept breakers, panels, wire, outlet boxes, covers, & switches.

    • We do not accept used grout or tile adhesive.

    • All flooring must be free of rot, termites, termite damage, glue, twisting, & warping.

    • Must be free of nails and staples.

    • Laminate or engineered flooring must be new in box or be more than 100 sq. ft.

    • We accept new vinyl sheet, vinyl tile, ceramic tile, cork, and carpet tiles.

    • Tile must be free of grout and adhesive or thinset. No chips, broken pieces, or cutoffs please.

    • We do not accept cultured marble.

    • We do not accept particle board or plywood with laminate finish countertops, unless new.

    • Corian countertops are accepted on a limited basis.

    • Countertops must be at least 4 sq. ft. of useable material.

    • We accept granite, marble, quartz, soapstone, butcher block or wood, stainless steel, glass, and travertine.

    • Metal sinks and sink clips that are inside countertops must be free of excessive rust.

    • We do not accept cabinets with water damage.

    • Must have all hinges, working doors, and drawers (solid wood construction preferred).

    • All doors and drawers must be attached and intact.

  • We accept new, unopened paint of all sizes.

    • We accept new roller frames, trays, liners and grids, scrapers, drop cloths, sandpaper and blocks, bristle and wire brushes, caulking gun, and masking tape.

In the Re-use Hawai'i warehouse. A bunch of sinks lining up side by side on shelves. They come in different shapes and sizes. Top row is round oval, and the bottom row is square casting a dark shadow on top of them.

    • We do not accept cultured marble sinks and commercial wall mounted sinks.

    • New commercial toilets and urinals are accepted on a limited basis.

    • We accept pipe supplies, fittings, and complete faucet fixture sets.

    • Sinks must be free of chips, cracks, and excessive rust.

    • Pedestal sinks must include both sink bowl and pedestal.

    • We accept fiberglass, steel, claw foot, and free-standing bathtubs.

    • Steel and cast iron tubs are accepted on a limited bases.

    • We accept new, or like-new toilets that are low-flow (1.6 gpf or less). Tank and bowl must be assembled.

    • We accept all doors, windows, and window screens with operational tracking and framing.

    • All items must be free of rot, rust, termites, termite damage, bowing, twisting, & structural damage.

    • Thermopane seals must be intact - i.e., no fogging.

    • We accept new asphalt or metal shingle, panel, or rolls. Only full bundles please.

    • We accept corrugated, metal, and plastic sheeting - must be at least two sq. ft. of usable material.

    • We accept new tar paper and roofing membrane.

    • Accepted on a limited basis: Monier field tiles and ridge caps (concrete or clay).

    • Masonry must be free of mortar and be completely intact. Clay brick is the exception, which we will accept with minimal mortar.

    • Tile must be new and free of grout, adhesive, and thinset. No chips, broken pieces, or cutoffs please.

    • Stone must be at least 1 sq. ft.

    Note: The Receiving staff is not always available to help unload large quantities of masonry. To ensure acceptance and to speed up the drop off process, please deliver masonry on a pallet for easy forklift off-load. Or, bring extra help with you to ensure a fast turn-around.

Need a Pick-Up?

We offer free pick-ups for select material, stipulations may apply.

Please fill out the pick-up form below to see if your donation qualifies.

Donation Questions?