Wednesday to Saturday 10am to 6pm, Sunday Noon to 4pm
reconnstructioncenter.org/(860) 597-3390
65 Burritt St
New Britain, CT 06053
All donated items must be in good reusable condition. We cannot accept items that are damaged render the item unuseable or unsafe, or that have missing parts. Materials should be clean with no peeling paint, serious dents, chips, or rust.
This site cannot accept hazardous materials. This includes items containing PCB’s, asbestos, mercury, or and flammable compounds. You are encouraged to bring items to our loading dock on the right side of our building.
Requesting a pick up: A donation inquiry form is required to request a pick-up. Completing the form will insure that we have your your contact information, and accurate description of donated items to process your donation and provide your with a receipt for your tax-deductible donation. We do pick-up items, usually on Mondays and Tuesdays, or before 10AM during the week free of charge, however, we have to consider our cost of approximately $25 per hour for pick-up compared to the value of the merchandise being collected. In order to request a pick-up, please complete the donation inquiry form so we can schedule your pick-up with others.
| Material | Residential | Business | Note |
| Brick | both |
both |
This site accepts Block, brick, pavers |
| Carpet | both |
both |
This site accepts new carpet only, a minimum of 10' x 12'. |
| Ceramic Tile | both |
both |
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| Dishwashers | both |
both |
This site only accepts appliances less than five years old and in good working condition. |
| Doors | both |
both |
This site accepts Wooden doors must be stained, primed or unpainted or only lightly painted to reduce the risk of lead paint used before 1985. Exceptions made for unique and historic items. Interior and Exterior doors with no damage. Prehung with hardware, preferred. Storm doors with complete frame, hardware, and closers. Sliding or French doors with complete frames, screens if available. Fencing and gates Fireplace doors and screens. |
| Gypsum Drywall | both |
both |
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| Hardware | both |
both |
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| Household Furniture | both |
both |
This site accepts Solid Wood Furniture, chairs, tables, book cases, etc. (no upholstered items). |
| Light Fixtures | both |
both |
This site accepts bathroom and kitchen sink fixtures, Lighting and electrical fixtures (no fluorescent bulbs please), Ceiling fans and Electric baseboard heaters (new only) |
| Lumber | both |
both |
This site accepts Dimensional Lumber (4’ in length or longer; no paint or nails), Plywood (1/2 sheets or larger; no paint or nails), Drywall (1/2 sheets or larger), Siding, wood and vinyl, in quantity Moldings (4’ or longer, no paint or nails) Stair railing and balusters |
| Pipe | both |
both |
This site accepts Pipe, cast iron, PVC (4’ or longer) Plumbing supplies |
| Porcelain Products | both |
both |
This site accepts Vanities, Fixtures (faucets), Towel Bars, etc., Sinks, Tubs (fiberglass or claw-foot only, no dated colors), Shower and tub enclosures (new only), Toilets, complete with tanks and tank covers. |
| Shingles | both |
both |
This site accepts Roof shingles (asphalt only, complete packages) |
| Small Appliances | both |
both |
This site only accepts appliances less than five years old and in good working condition. |
| Tile | both |
both |
This site accepts Tile (ceramic with no grout, rubber, vinyl) |
| Tools | both |
both |
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| Windows | both |
both |
This site accepts Wooden windows and sashes must be stained, primed or unpainted due to risk of lead paint used before 1985. Exceptions made for unique leaded and stained glass, and historic items. Double-pane (complete with frame only) Wood and Vinyl Replacement and New Construction Triple Track Storm windows with complete tracks Shutters, wood or vinyl (no missing slats) |
| Wood | both |
both |
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