Significant Elements appreciates your donation and we make an effort to accept as many usable items as possible. We are limited by space, demand, and the environment hazards posed by certain materials and we must be selective in accepting donations.
We DO NOT accept:
Refrigerators, microwaves, air conditioners and computers
Fluorescent lights, can lights, or track lighting
Electric or gas baseboard heaters
Open bags of cement, mortar, drywall compound, grout, etc.
Paint
Mini-blinds
Carpet
Ceiling tiles (unless new in package)
Cabinets with missing drawers and doors
Melamine, laminate, particle board cabinets
Particle board laminate desks, bookcases, and furniture
Laminate counter-tops: L-shaped or outdated colors
High-flow toilets (we DO ACCEPT new, low-flow toilets (1.6 gal/flush or less) orantique toilets ca. 1940s or older)
Fiberglass or cultured marble sinks
Shower doors
Tile with heavy grout or old cement
Windows: one-light, non-wavy glass; thermal pane without a frame; double-hung in poor condition; single-pane windows in frame
Lumber or trim that is shorter than 4′, rotten, damaged, heavily painted, or with nails
Treated lumber, unless new and still tagged with ACQ sticker
Fiberglass insulation
Upholstered furniture: couches, love seats, easy chairs, and ottomans (we DO ACCEPT solid wood furniture such as tables, chairs, stools, desks, etc)
Wood burning equipment, unless antique or new and unused
Old thermostats or any item containing mercury
Most vinyl/plastic items: shutters, cabinets doors, bi-fold doors, etc.
Sara Johnson - Program Manager
sara@historicithaca.org
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Are you spring cleaning, downsizing, moving or organizing?
Give your items a second life by donating to Significant Elements, Historic Ithaca’s non-profit architectural salvage store!
Questions? Call 607-277-3450 or email sara@historicithaca.org
Pick-up service available. Significant Elements will provide a donation receipt for your tax purposes. Thank you for your support!
We accept the following and more…
Architectural Elements: mantels, moldings, corbels, columns, stained glass, stair parts
Books: architecture, design, decorative arts
Building Materials: lumber, bricks, kitchen cabinets & counters, windows, doors
Décor: mirrors, vintage kitchen items, frames, pictures or paintings, plant stands
Farm & Barn: hardware, tools, agricultural implements, feeders, barrels, crates
Furniture: bookcases, beds, desks, chairs, tables, dressers, chests, stools, workbenches
Garden: planters & pots, statuary, trellis, benches, gates & fences, tools
Hardware: door, window, cabinet, furniture
Lighting: table & floor lamps, ceiling fixtures, sconces, parts
Plumbing: sinks, tubs, toilets, faucets
Storage: shelving, lockers, file cabinets
Tools: hand, power, woodworking, masonry
Significant Elements appreciates your donation and we make an effort to accept as many usable items as possible. We are limited by space, demand, and the environment hazards posed by certain materials and we must be selective in accepting donations.
We DO NOT accept: