Donation Guidelines

Finger Lakes ReUse, Inc. is now accepting clean, quality used and surplus building materials, furniture, housewares, electronics, and much more. All donations are tax deductible. Finger Lakes ReUse reserves the right to refuse any item based on space availability and quality. Please call for more info (607) 257-9699.

Acceptable Items

Building Materials

Clean Lumber (6' or longer)
Doors (good condition, complete storm sets)
Windows (no single pane, complete and intact storm/triple track sets)
Plywood, Chipboard, OSB, Sheetrock (half sheet or more)
Siding (large lots only)
Flooring (wood, tile and vinyl)
Roofing (no loose roofing, wrapped only)
Kitchen and Bath Cabinets (good clean condition, complete)
Kitchen and Bath Sinks (no rust or chips)
Tubs (no chips, cracks)
Toilets (white or off-white only, bowl/tank attached)
Tile (Glass, Mirror, Brick, Block, Paving)
Lighting and Ceiling Fans (complete, no PCB ballasts)
Carpets (New or like-new quality)
Hardware and Tools
Fencing (chain link, treated wood, no rot)
Plumbing Materials

Household Items

All household items, including electrical items, must be complete, clean and in good usable condition.

Furniture

Couches, desks, tables, recliners, stuffed chairs, chair sets, dressers, file cabinets, bed frames, bookcases, and more. (Good structural condition, no stains or tears.)

Appliances

Washers, dryers (up to 5 yrs old), dishwashers (like new only), portable dishwashers, water heaters (up to 5 yrs old), small kitchen appliances, ranges (up to 10 yrs old), and more.

Electronics

Computers*, laptops*, printers*, cell phones*, monitors**, video games and consoles, color cable-ready TVs (in working conidition), stereo equipment, VCRs, CD players, cameras, telephones, projectors, and more.

*Computer equipment does not need to be functioning.

**There will be a $5 handling fee charged for CRT Monitors, and monitors must not be cracked or physically damaged.

Other Items

We also accept: Hardware, tools, office supplies, gardening supplies, sport/exercise equipment, art work, quality kitchenware, art and school supplies, healthcare equipment, pet supplies, antiques, collectibles and more!

Support FLR

We plan to sustain and support at least 70% of our activities through the sales of materials and services. To make a cash contribution to Finger Lakes ReUse, please click on the link below.

Finger Lakes ReUse, Inc. is an independent, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. All contributions are tax deductible.

 

Unacceptable Items

Finger Lakes ReUse does not accept recalled items*.

*The Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits the selling of recalled products, and Finger Lakes ReUse makes every effort to fully comply with these regulations.

Items on our "Temporary Hiatus" List:

Below is a list of itmes we normally accept however, currently we are not accepting because space limitations, current inventory levels or for other reasons. Please continue to check this list or call the ReUse Center with questions.

Finger Lakes ReUse is Currently Not Accepting:

• Curtain Rods
• Coffee Makers
• Venetian Blinds
• Ceiling Fans
• Exercise Equipment
• Hollow Core Doors

Condition of Item:

Anything broken, damaged, mildewed or excessively soiled is not accepted

These Building Materials:

Paints, Adhesives, chemicals of any kind.
Shower doors, lumber less than 6’ long, nail-fitted/twisted/rotted wood, sheet goods less than half original size, non-tempered glass storm doors

These Household Items:

Clothing, toys, cribs, strollers, car seats, fluorescent bulbs, ceiling tile, books, audio/video tapes, records, CDs

These Appliances:

Freezers, refrigerators, drum style humidifiers, dehumidifiers, air conditioners

These Furniture Items:

Metal desks, office cubicles, mattresses, box springs

These Electronics:

Non-working or black and white TVs, non-cable ready TVs, floor-model printers and copiers.

These Automotive Items:

All tires, batteries, engine parts, oil and fluids

All items listed above may be donated to other nonprofit programs, or recycled or disposed of at the Tompkins County Solid Waste & Recycling Center, at 122 Commercial Ave, Ithaca. For more information, call (607) 273-6632 or visit recycletompkins.org for further information.

The ReUse Center does not accept household hazardous materials, such as flammable liquids, toxic waste, chemicals, paint, used thermostats, used smoke detectors, or thermometers. Household hazardous materials may be disposed of at Tompkins County Solid Waste & Recycling Center, at 122 Commercial Ave, Ithaca. For more information, call (607) 273-6632 for details.

Finger Lakes ReUse offers a pickup and delivery service!

Please call (607) 257-9699 for more information.

Finger Lakes ReUse reserves the right to refuse any item based on space availability and quality. Questions about potential donations or specific items should be directed to (607) 257-9699 or info@fingerlakesreuse.org

Finger Lakes ReUse is an independent, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization.
All donations are tax-deductible.