Materials We Don't Accept
Not-Accepted
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Animal cages, fish tanks, feeders
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Appliances Bedding, pillows, curtains, sheets, mattresses
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Building materials – large or unless otherwise listed​
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Carpet – large or used
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Clothes/Shoes
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Food Containers
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Bottles/cans - beer, soda or water
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Broken mirrors with sharp edges
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Cleaning products
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Cribs, playpens, bed frames
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Encyclopedias or outdated textbooks (unless vintage)
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Electronics – contemporary
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Fabric – poor condition, dirty
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Furniture
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Glass – broken or larger than 11X14
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Hazardous – containing mercury, fuel, paint (except art/craft paint and mostly-full latex paint 1 pint or less in good condition)
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Healthcare items - used, contaminated or large
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Household recyclables, cookware, dishes
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Lawn equipment
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Makeup and personal care items
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Promotional items
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Tile – large or used
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NOT ACCEPTED IF....
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It is toxic, leaking, unlabeled, rusty, or dangerous. 

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It is dirty, moldy, smelly, smoke-damaged, insect-damaged, or in bad condition. 

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It is something that has been exposed to the elements for most of its life or stored outside.
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It is more appropriate for a thrift store or other type of reuse outlet. (We focus on items for art projects, 
craft projects, re-purposing). 

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It is a personal care item. Did it ever hold medication or hazardous material? Is it a used medical device? 
(crutches, walkers, intubators, braces...) 

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It is hazardous/flammable (such as fuels, solvents, dead batteries).​
See our list of Accepted Materials