Items We Do Not Accept

We do not accept broken, torn, stained or unusable items

Appliances    

• Air Conditioners: Larger than 8,000 BTU; no 220V
• Dishwashers:  Built –in
• Dryers: Gas
• Freezers
• Hairdryers and other used personal items
• Microwaves: Built-in, under counter
• Humidifiers, Dehumidifiers, Air Purifiers
• Kitchen; Bread machines, Popcorn makers, Ice crushers, Ice-cream makers
• Sewing Cabinet without working machine
• Stoves, Ovens, Cooktops

Automobile Equipment

Baby Items: NO Recalled Items -check Recall list

• Baby carriers, Bicycles seats
• Bassinets without mattress
• Car Seats (past expiration date)
• Cribs
• Jumpers
• Sippy cups (used)
• Swings
• Walkers, Exersaucers
• Wooden Playpens

Bedding:  Mattress toppers, exposed foam   

Bicycles

Books: We accept children’s books, cookbooks, and religious only. Consider dropping off books to Acton Library (dropoff when library is open) or Got Books containter at HGRM for all books that we do not accept.

Building Materials, Plumbing fixtures, Ceiling/Wall light fixtures

Camping equipment (shelters often accept sleeping bags, small tents)

Clothing

Electronics

• Audiovisual Equipment: Cassette tapes, videotapes, CDs, DVDs, slide projectors
• Computer Components: Systems must be at least Windows XP or OS 10
• Fax machines, Copiers
• Stereo Components: Turntables, large speakers
• Televisions:  Black & white, not cable ready, consoles, older than 10 yrs, rear projection
• Typewriters and typewriter tables

Exercise Equipment

Fireplace Equipment

Furniture

• Beds: Hospital, Craftmatic, Waterbeds
• Cabinets: Large metal, Wall mounted
• Chairs: 4 caster desk chairs
• Desks – Larger than 3 ½ ft; Metal
• Entertainment Centers - larger than 6ft tall by 42 inches wide
• Office furniture & File cabinets
• Furniture Parts: hutch top only; desk top only
• Outdoor Furniture
• Tables: Drafting, Glass top, Gaming

Housewares/Decorative Items

• Ashtrays, Baskets
• Candles & Candlesticks
• Holiday Decorations
• Artificial Xmas trees & Stands
• Lamps - Halogen
• Mirrors – unframed
• Frames only (art)
• Rugs – Larger than 8x10; unbound, rug pads
• Vases, florist
• Decorative Pillows

Kitchen Items

• Cookie Tins, Fondue sets, Punch bowls
• Food
• Mugs with corporate logos
• Dishes & glasses: Single and wine glasses

Musical Instruments - try craigslist, freecycle or smash via best buy

Outdoor items - Lawnmowers, barbecue grills,

Garden tools, outdoor planting pots

Sports Equipment

Suitcases - try suitcases4kids; shelters

Toys

Window Treatments: Custom, Blinds & Shades -NO custom window treatments, board mounted treatments, traverse drapery rods or continental rods please.

 

revised March 2011