Items We Accept
We accept donations of new, excess, or gently-used building materials, appliances, furniture, and more. Your donation helps support programs and services dedicated to reducing waste. Stardust is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. As such, all materials we receive as a donation are eligible for a tax deduction.
We cannot accept materials containing hazardous substances, including: paint of all kinds, asbestos-containing materials, PCBs, toxic or flammable products, batteries, contaminated plumbing, containers that may have held chemicals of any kind or pest infestations.
Appliances
Ovens or cooktops
Dishwashers
Washing machines
Vintage appliances*
Hood vents
Microwaves
Dryers
Appliance parts
Refrigerators
Freezers
- All appliances must be in working condition and less than 20 years old.
- * Vintage appliances must be 1955 and older.
Cabinets
Kitchen cabinet sets*
Bathroom vanity cabinets
Single cabinets**
Cabinet drawers
Cabinet doors
Cabinet shelves
- We do not accept custom, built-in cabinetry, or mobile home cabinets. Items cannot have mold or water damage.
- * Modular kitchens only.
- ** Kitchen and bath cabinets only.
Countertops and Stone
Granite
Corian
Butcher block
Cultured marble*
Marble
Formica
- Tile countertops are not accepted.
- * Cannot be yellowed.
Doors
Interior doors
Hollow-core doors
Bi-fold doors
Security or screen doors
Exterior doors
Solid-core doors
Items cannot have holes, mold, water-damage, or rot.
Flooring
Carpet squares
Carpet*
Tile**
Wood flooring***
- * Must be brand new and never installed.
- ** Must have no signs of grout.
- *** Must be de-nailed, no glue or mastic, and bundled or boxed.
Furniture
Couches
Coffee tables
Framed mirrors
Pianos*
Dressers
Desks
Bed frames
Pool tables*
Night stands
Office chairs
Home décor
Exercise equipment**
Entertainment centers
Filing cabinets
Bookshelves***
Murphy beds***
Dining tables and chairs
- Upholstered furniture must be free of stains, rips, or pet hair. We cannot accept mattresses, cubicles, or cathode ray tube (CRT) televisions.
- * Drop-off donation only.
- ** Must be less than 10 years old.
- *** Must include all hardware for install.
Hardware
Door knobs
Nuts*
Nails*
Door strike plates*
Drawer pulls
Bolts*
Screws*
Tools
Hinges*
Mounting brackets
* Must be in a container or box. Loose hardware is not accepted.
Lighting and Electrical
Light fixtures*
Ceiling fans**
Breaker boxes
Electrical wires
Glass shades and globes
Fan blades
Outlets or switches
Light bulbs***
- Items cannot have fluorescent lights.
- * Must be in working order. High voltage items are not accepted.
- ** Must be in working order and include hardware for install.
- *** Must be in packaging.
Miscellaneous
Ceiling tile
Sheetrock*
Insulation**
- * Must be 1/2 sheet minimum.
- ** Must be brand new.
Outdoor
Bricks and pavers*
Siding
Outdoor grills
Garage doors**
Shingles
Gates and fences
Outdoor décor
Spas*
Lumber***
Pool equipment
Gardening tools
- * Drop-off donation only.
- ** Must include all hardware and motor for install.
- *** Must be de-nailed with no signs of water damage or rot.
Plumbing
Sinks
Faucets**
Water heaters*
Fountain pumps*
Tubs
PVC Pipes
Window A/C units*
A/C units with air handler*
Toilets
Garbage disposals*
Irrigation*
Pool pumps, heaters, and filters*
- * Must be less than 10 years old. No rust or clogs.
- ** Must include hardware for install.
Windows
Dual-paned windows
Blinds*
Shutters
Window screens
Vintage single pane windows**
- Items cannot have broken glass, aluminum frames, or fabric window coverings.
- * Must include hardware for install.
- ** Must be 1955 and older, have a wooden frame, and be standard size.
