Donations Accepted
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​GENERAL DONATION GUIDELINES

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• Absolutely no dumping of items before or after hours

• All donations MUST be clean & usable. 

• We CANNOT take any dirty, musty/mildew odors, smoke-odors, ripped, stained, or broken items or items with missing parts.

• Items must be fully functioning.

• No Items covered in pet hair or pet odors.

• All furniture is accepted by approval and only as space allows.

• NOTICE:  WE CANNOT ACCEPT ANY PRODUCTS RECALLED FOR CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY, NOR BOXES OF JUNK, NOR UNUSABLE TOY PARTS OR LEFTOVERS FROM GARAGE SALES.

 

ACCEPTABLE ITEMS FOR DONATION

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Clothing: Women, men & children’s clothing are accepted. Must be clean, free of odor and pet hair, with no rips, stains, bodily fluids or broken zippers.  Please launder all items before donation.

Footwear: Women, men & children’s footwear are accepted. Must be clean, free of odor and pet hair, no rips, stains, or broken zippers.  

 

Jewelry & Accessories: Hats, belts, scarves, gloves, mittens, purses, handbags, wallets. Must be clean, free of odor and pet hair, and no rips, stains, broken zippers, or broken parts.  Please launder items if appropriate before donation.

Linens & Bedding: Must be clean, free of odor and pet hair, bodily fluids no rips or stains.  Please launder all items before donation.

 

Toys: Must be clean. No broken items. Sets must be together. Must be free of odor and pet hair. 

 

Current & Vintage Books: Must be clean, odor free, and in good condition. No textbooks, encyclopedias or pornography. 

Records, Tapes, CDs & Videos: No cassette tapes. No Pornography. CDs or records should be in their original/matching covers.

Sporting Goods & Games: Must be clean. No broken pieces. All parts must be included. 

General Household Items:

Must be clean with no broken pieces and all parts must be included. 

Art, Pictures & Mirrors: Must be clean with no broken glass or broken pieces. 

 

Antiques & Collectibles: Must be in good condition. If information is available about the original purchase or source of the antique or collectible, please attach to donation.

Small (electronic or battery operated) Tools:

• Weed whackers, grinders, buffers, sanders, drills, or other shop tools

• Non-electronic tools: screwdrivers, pliers, gauges, levels, etc.

• Must include battery and battery charger if battery operated

• Must include electrical cord

• Must be in good working condition. 

 

Small Kitchen Appliances & Small Electronics:

• Blenders, mixers, toasters, toaster ovens, crock pots, instant pots, electric dutch ovens, or other small kitchen appliances

• Lamps, irons

• Microwaves less than 8 years old

• All items must have all parts, such as electronic cords, or lids

 

Small Electronics:

• Small radios, stereo receivers, and portable/small speakers (ie the type that connects to your cell phone’s music app.

• Ring or other stand alone, portable security cameras

• All parts must be included

• Battery operated items cannot have corroded battery compartment

 

Quality Furniture: 

 

All furniture is accepted by approval and only as space allows (**). Please call the Boutique at 231-547-9624 before bringing a furniture donation.

 

Upholstered/fabric furniture must:                     

• Be undamaged, ie free of any rips, water damage, stains, faded spots, pet hair, dirt, bodily fluids, etc.

• Free of any smells including smoke, mildew, musty smells, 

• Be fully functional, ie recliners, rockers, etc.

• Include cords or related parts, ie electronic recliners or sectionals                      

Solid wood/solid furniture (no upholstery or fabric) must:

• Be fully functional, including all parts/hardware/shelves/doors/drawer pulls or knobs, etc.

• Be free of broken pieces/parts, gouges, deep scratches

• Be free of water damage

• Be clean: No dirt, dust, cobwebs, mildew/mold stains

 

ITEMS NOT ACCEPTABLE FOR DONATION

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• Automobiles, boats, ORV’s, motorcycles, lawn mowers, bicycles(**)

• Building materials or landscaping supplies

• Car seats/cribs/baby swings/high chairs 

• Carpeting rolls 

• Cleaning Supplies, such as Lysol or spray cleaners

• Cordless phones 

• Computers or computer parts, printers, routers, satellite dishes,  etc. 

• Exercise equipment 

• Fax machines

• Hair products, makeup, curlers or related bathroom personal items 

• Large appliances (washers, dryers, refrigerators, stoves, dishwashers) 

• Large Stereo systems or speakers 

• Light fixtures: Limited/by approval only

• Mattresses (used) 

• Microwave ovens over 8 years old 

• Paint, car batteries, flammable and corrosive materials

• Poisonous and hazardous materials, cleaning supplies, personal body cleaning supplies, yard chemicals, etc.

• Televisions 

• Vacuums 

• Waterbeds 

• Window blinds 

• Food items

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(**) Please call the Boutique at 231-547-9624 for managerial approval before donating these items:  Furniture,  Automobiles, boats, ORV’s, motorcycles, bicycles. These items may be accepted based on space, with prior approval, and must have clear title. Please bring any  legal title with you to the arranged donation drop off time. The Boutique reserves the right to sell larger furniture, vehicles or tools through any online platform.