ReStore Donations — Summerville, SC
Wondering where to donate furniture near you in Summerville? The Dorchester Habitat ReStore at 101 Greyback Road accepts gently used furniture, working appliances, and building materials — and offers free pickup of large items for Dorchester County residents. Drop off during store hours, Monday–Saturday, 9am–7pm (if you’re arriving late in the day, it’s best to confirm the donation cutoff first). Donated goods are generally deductible only if you itemize and meet IRS rules, and proceeds go toward building and repairing homes in Dorchester County.
Updated July 2026 · Dorchester County, SC
Quick facts at a glance:
- Location: 101 Greyback Road, Summerville, SC 29483
- ReStore hours: Monday–Saturday, 9am–7pm (closed Sunday)
- Free pickup: large items, for Dorchester County residents
- What it funds: building and repairing homes for families in Dorchester County
If you’re clearing out a couch, a dresser, or a garage full of leftover building materials, you have a way to do good while you clear space. The Dorchester Habitat ReStore in Summerville turns your gently used goods into affordable-housing dollars for your own community. Here’s exactly what we accept, how free pickup works, and how the tax side actually plays out — so your donation day goes smoothly.
What Is the Dorchester Habitat ReStore?
The Dorchester Habitat ReStore is a nonprofit home-improvement store and donation center in Summerville, owned and operated by Dorchester Habitat for Humanity, a local 501(c)(3) affiliate serving Dorchester County, South Carolina.
Think of it as part thrift store, part home-improvement resource. Alongside gently used furniture and home décor, the ReStore carries building materials, cabinets, doors, windows, lighting, and fixtures — all at a fraction of retail. That makes it a resource for homeowners, DIYers, upcyclers, and contractors looking to stretch a renovation budget.
One important note: Habitat ReStores are independently owned and operated by local affiliates, so what one store accepts can be different from the next. The lists below are this store’s — the Dorchester Habitat ReStore in Summerville — not a national list. When in doubt, it’s always worth a quick check with us before you load up.
What the ReStore Accepts (and the Condition Rules That Save You a Trip)
The single most useful thing to know before donating is what we can actually take. The ReStore is a resale store, not a disposal service — every item has to be clean, complete, working, and ready to sell. When an item can’t be sold, the store has to pay to haul it to the landfill, and that money comes straight out of the mission.
What We Accept
Per the ReStore’s own donation list, we gladly accept:
- Appliances and functioning HVAC & AC
- Gently used furniture
- Home décor
- Building materials, architectural items, and usable items from deconstruction & demolition
- Kitchen & bath fixtures, cabinets, and countertops
- Doors, windows, and storm windows
- Electrical & lighting, plumbing, and hardware
- New carpet and new tile
- Books, DVDs/CDs, and clothing
- Automobiles, boats & RVs
The rule of thumb: appliances and HVAC must be in working condition, and furniture must be clean and resaleable — the kind of thing a neighbor would happily buy and take home.
What We Can’t Accept
To keep shoppers, staff, and volunteers safe (and to avoid disposal costs that eat into the mission), the ReStore does not accept:
- Mattresses or box springs, and waterbeds
- Ripped, stained, soiled, or particle-board furniture; entertainment cabinets
- Baby items — car seats, cribs, and strollers — and children’s swing sets, trampolines, and pools
- Anything with mold, strong odors, or hazardous/toxic materials
- Oil-based paints and partial cans of paint
- Tube TVs larger than 19″, console TVs, and stereos
- Water heaters, water softeners, and used ductwork
- Tires, garage doors and openers, hot tubs
- Firearms, ammunition, and weapons
- Unframed mirrors or glass, and lumber shorter than 4′
There’s a logic behind each refusal. Mattresses and soiled upholstery carry sanitation and bedbug risk. Baby gear like car seats, cribs, and strollers creates safety and liability problems a resale store can’t take on. Paints, pesticides, and other hazardous materials need specialized disposal. And some items simply can’t be resold safely or reliably. When in doubt about an unusual item, ask us first — it saves everyone a trip.
Free Donation Pickup in Summerville and Dorchester County
Not everyone can wrangle a sofa or a set of kitchen cabinets into the back of a car. That’s where our free pickup service comes in — it’s built for exactly the big, bulky donations that are hardest to move on your own.
Who Qualifies
Here’s the store’s verbatim policy: we offer “a free pick-up service for residents living in Dorchester County and for items too large to be transported in your vehicle.”
That means two things:
- Location: pickup is for Dorchester County residents. If you live in a neighboring county, you’ll want to arrange your own transport or check with the Habitat affiliate that serves your area.
- Size: pickup is for large items — furniture, large appliances, and similarly bulky goods. Smaller donations, like a box of books or a bag of clothing, are best dropped off at the store.
How to Schedule
To line up a pickup, reach out through our contact page and let us confirm the current scheduling steps and timing before you plan your donation. It’s a good idea to check on timing ahead of time and to ask what preparation is needed so pickup day goes smoothly.
Dropping Off Yourself
Prefer to bring donations in? The ReStore’s posted hours are Monday–Saturday, 9am–7pm (closed Sunday), and drop-offs happen during store hours. If you’re arriving late in the day with a full load, it’s worth checking with us first through the contact page to confirm the donation team can receive it before closing.
The Tax Side: Fair-Market Value, Form 8283 Thresholds, and Receipts
Donating to the ReStore can lower your tax bill — but the rules have some real detail, and a few of them changed for 2026. Here’s the framework in plain terms.
A quick note: what follows explains the general federal tax framework only. It isn’t specific tax, legal, or valuation advice, and we can’t tell you what any item is “worth.” Keep your receipt and consult a tax professional, or see IRS Publications 526 and 561.
You Generally Have to Itemize to Deduct Donated Goods
To deduct the value of donated furniture, appliances, or building materials, you generally have to itemize your deductions on Schedule A of IRS Form 1040. If you take the standard deduction, you usually can’t deduct the value of donated goods (per IRS Pub 526).
There’s a 2026 wrinkle worth knowing. A new deduction lets people who don’t itemize claim up to $1,000 (or $2,000 married filing jointly) for charitable gifts — but it’s for cash only. It does not cover donated furniture or other property. So if you’re donating goods, the itemize rule still applies. Itemizers should also know that starting in 2026 there’s a new 0.5%-of-AGI floor on charitable contributions; how that affects your specific return is a question for your tax professional.
The Donor Sets the Value — Not the Store
A common misconception: people expect the charity to put a dollar value on the donation. It doesn’t work that way. The ReStore cannot and will not appraise your items or write a dollar amount on your receipt — determining value is the donor’s responsibility (per IRS Pub 561).
The value you use is fair market value (FMV), which IRS Pub 561 defines as “the price that would be agreed on between a willing buyer and a willing seller, with neither being required to act, and both having reasonable knowledge of the relevant facts.” In practice, that’s usually well below what you paid new — think of what the item would realistically sell for used. The IRS also generally requires household items and clothing to be in “good used condition or better” to be deductible.
Receipts and Form 8283 Thresholds
The paperwork you need scales with how much you’re claiming:
| Total noncash deduction claimed | What the IRS generally requires |
|---|---|
| Under $250 | A receipt from the charity (its name, the date, the location, and a reasonable description of what you gave). The receipt won’t state a dollar value. |
| $250 or more (single contribution) | A contemporaneous written acknowledgment from the charity, obtained before you file. |
| Over $500 (total noncash for the year) | File IRS Form 8283. For items valued at $5,000 or less, you complete Section A. |
| Over $5,000 (one item or a group of similar items) | Generally a qualified appraisal, plus Form 8283 Section B, signed by the appraiser and the charity. |
(The IRS Form 8283 instructions and Publication 561 are current as of their December 2025 revisions; Publication 526 is the 2025 edition.) The practical takeaway: keep your receipt and records, and remember the deduction is based on fair market value that you (not the ReStore) determine. For what your specific gift means on your return, talk to a tax professional or see IRS Pub 526 and 561.
Where the Money Goes: How ReStore Sales Build Local Homes
When you donate or shop at the ReStore, you’re feeding a local loop. In the store’s own words, “proceeds from sales go directly toward building and repairing homes for hardworking families in Dorchester County.”
Because Habitat ReStores are independently run by local affiliates, the money raised here supports Dorchester Habitat for Humanity’s work building and repairing safe, affordable homes for families in Dorchester County. Your old dining set doesn’t just leave your house; it helps a neighbor build a future.
A Win for the Environment, Too
There’s a sustainability payoff on top of the housing mission. Every couch, cabinet, or working appliance that finds a second home is one less item in a landfill. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), an estimated 600 million tons of construction and demolition debris were generated in the United States in 2018 — more than twice the municipal solid waste generated that year. By taking in surplus building materials, cabinets, doors, and fixtures, the ReStore helps keep usable goods and building materials out of the landfill while putting affordable supplies back into the community.
Ready to Donate — and Help Build a Home in Dorchester County?
There are three easy ways to be part of the mission:
- Donate your gently used furniture, appliances, or building materials — drop them off during store hours, or schedule free large-item pickup if you’re a Dorchester County resident.
- Shop the ReStore for affordable home goods and DIY treasures, and know your purchase funds local homes.
- Volunteer your time to keep the store — and the mission — running strong.
Ready to start? Support the mission through our donation page, learn more about volunteering, or reach out through our contact page to plan a drop-off or pickup and ask any questions. Proceeds go toward building and repairing homes for families in Dorchester County — and a stronger community.
Frequently Asked Questions
What furniture does the Dorchester Habitat ReStore accept? The ReStore accepts gently used, clean, resaleable furniture, along with home décor, appliances, and building materials. It does not accept mattresses, box springs, particle-board furniture, or items that are ripped, stained, soiled, or moldy. See the full ReStore donation list before you load up.
Does the ReStore offer free furniture pickup? Yes. The ReStore offers free pickup for large items for residents living in Dorchester County. Smaller items are best dropped off at the store during hours. Reach out through the contact page to confirm current scheduling and timing.
Is my furniture donation tax-deductible? It can be. Donations of goods are generally deductible only if you itemize on Schedule A, and the deduction is based on the item’s fair market value — which the donor determines, not the store. For a noncash total over $500 you’ll file IRS Form 8283; for any item over $5,000 you’ll generally need a qualified appraisal. Keep your receipt and consult a tax professional, or see IRS Pub 526 and 561.
Where do the proceeds go? Proceeds from ReStore sales go toward building and repairing homes for families in Dorchester County. The store is owned and operated by Dorchester Habitat for Humanity, a local nonprofit affiliate, so the money you raise here stays in your community.
Where is the Dorchester Habitat ReStore located? The ReStore is at 101 Greyback Road, Summerville, SC 29483, and is open Monday through Saturday, 9am–7pm (closed Sunday).