We accept only items that are clean and in good repair. We may not be able to accept your garage sale / event inventory; please call store manager in advance to schedule. We’re sorry, but we can’t accept the following items due to their size, disposal costs, hazardous components, ability to sell and/or liability issues.
- Answering machines
- Appliances, large
- Audio / VHS cassette tapes
- Baby equipment- cribs, strollers, car seats
- Bike helmets
- Bowling balls
- Building supplies
- Carpet or room-sized rugs
- Children’s inexpensive costume jewelry (may contain lead)
- Computers and computer equipment
- Crayons (can contain lead)
- Crutches
- Drapery and curtain rods
- Exercise equipment
- Flotation or water/safety devices for children (can contain phthalates which are harmful chemicals)
- Furniture in poor condition – ripped, torn, stained
- Humidifiers and dehumidifiers
- Items that require cleaning or repair
- Large office furniture/office desks
- Mattresses, box springs and bed frames
- Medical supplies
- Microwaves
- Paint or chemicals
- Pianos and organs
- Printers
- Speakers
- Skis
- Sleeper Sofas
- Stereos
- Telephones (other than cell phones)
- Toys that have been recalled (contain lead or are another safety hazard)
- TVs
- VCRs
For donation or disposal options or if you need a pickup, please contact United Way’s 211 Service:
Dial 211 or visit: www.211unitedway.org
Common Referral Items
Building Supplies & Working Appliances:
Habitat for Humanity Restore
612-588-3820
Appliance Recycling (working & nonworking):
Appliance Recycling Centers of America, Inc.
952-930-9000
Hennepin County (for large non-working appliances):
Two Locations: Brooklyn Park & Bloomington – 612-348-3777
$15 each for microwaves, refrigerators,freezers, water heaters, dishwashers, dehumidifiers, washers/dryers, stoves, air conditioning and furnaces.
NOTE: Starting July 1, 2015, Hennepin County now charges $10 for TVs, computer monitors and laptops.
Ramsey County does not accept large appliances