DIVERTING MATERIALS FROM LANDFILLS
Resource Central has diverted more than 50 million pounds of building materials from landfills. That’s why we’re so proud of our materials reuse program, which furthers our mission to put conservation into action by making it simple. By working with communities to reuse and recycle donated materials from deconstructions, we reduce waste and provide highly discounted materials for new builds. This refurbishing process reduces both the environmental impact and economic cost of new buildings in Colorado.
To donate or shop reused materials, visit Resource Central at 6400 Arapahoe Rd, Boulder, CO 80303.
We are open Monday to Saturday 9am – 5pm
Materials Reuse
Colorado residents donate millions of pounds of building materials every year, which we resell for significantly less than their retail value. We accept a huge variety of materials that are often challenging to dispose of otherwise, including lumber, cabinetry, doors, windows, appliances, sinks and more.
How Does Donating to Resource Central Help Families?
Some of the biggest beneficiaries of our materials reuse program are families. Those who donate construction materials are helping families make needed repairs and upgrades to their homes – plus they get a nice tax deduction.
Need to Donate Heavy Items
We accept most appliances In good working condition and reasonably sized building materials. Here’s a list of some of the most common items we pick up. To see if we can pick up your items, reach out at reuse@resourcecentral.org. Include pictures, a description, and any questions you have, and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
Donate your old cabinets, countertops, appliances, or other large items to Resource Central! Our team will come and pick them up for free. Visit our location at 6400 Arapahoe Rd, Boulder, CO 80303, open from Monday to Saturday from 9am to 5pm. To schedule your donation, fill out our form and provide as many details as possible about the items you’d like to donate.
Find and Donate Building Materials
at Resource Central
Looking for something in particular? Have excess construction and building materials you don’t know what to do with?
Just want to browse or meet us face-to-face?
We’re located in Boulder, Colorado at 6400 Arapahoe Road.
What Can You Donate to Resource Central?
We do our best to accept materials that can be reuse and resold.
Here are some of the most common donations we handle:
How To Donate
Want us to take bulky appliances or building materials off your hands? In most cases, we’re happy to pick them up, as long as you’re within our service area. You can also drop them off at our facility.
Drop Off
We will happily accept your qualifying donation if you drop it off at 6400 Arapahoe Road in Boulder. Together we can divert materials from landfills.
Pickup
We typically pick up items within 30 minutes of our location between 9am and 4pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, but we make exceptions for larger donations of high-quality materials. Schedule a pickup by calling 303‑419‑5418, ext. 101 or by emailing pickup@resourcecentral.org. We usually need 5 to 10 business days to accommodate new requests.
Schedule a Free Pickup
Construction Donations
We’re thrilled to accept construction donations and architectural salvage. Some of the highest quality materials we resell come from our partners in the construction industry.
Corporate Partner Donations
Are you planning to move, declutter or remodel your business? We can help you achieve your zero waste goals. Email us at reuse@resourcecentral.org or call us at 303-419-5418, ext. 101
More Ways to Contribute
We appreciate everyone who wants to support our mission by donating building materials in good re-usable condition. If you don’t have any approved building materials to unload, you can still help in a few other ways.
Donate
Cash gifts and donations help us improve our facilities and extend our outreach, so we can pick up more building materials and construction supplies that would normally reach the landfill instead.
Shop Resource Central Store
You can save a lot of money on your home improvement project by sourcing your materials here.
Volunteer at Resource Central
We can’t do what we do without our beloved volunteers. Helping others conserve resources is a great way to feel good about yourself, foster actionable change, and socialize with like-minded individuals in our community.
Landfill Diversion with Reclaimed Materials
Resource Central has diverted more than 50 million pounds of materials from landfills. Instead of waste, we create new opportunities for the community in the form of more affordable building projects.
Tax Deduction Benefits
If you donate building supplies and materials instead of sending them to a landfill, you may be able to deduct their value off your taxes. We provide a tax receipt to help our contributors reduce their obligation to Uncle Sam.
Conservation Impacts
Our award-winning programs are making real change in our community. We’re saving carbon emissions by reusing materials instead of manufacturing new ones and then transporting them here from other countries. That’s good news for our climate.
FAQS
What kinds of materials can I donate?
We accept all kinds of materials you might find on a deconstruction site, including doors, windows, cabinetry, and even appliances and lighting.
How much can I save by buying reclaimed building materials?
The reused items we sell cost roughly 50-75% less than their retail counterparts. Those are considerable savings, especially for large scale construction projects!
How far out do you schedule pickups for donations?
We typically need between 5 and 10 business days to get new requests on our calendar.
Where can I drop off my donation?
You can drop off your donation at 6400 Arapahoe Road in Boulder.
REVIEWS
“You can find anything and everything here. I recommend stopping by whenever you can. I have literally saved 10s of thousands of dollars because of this place. DIY dream generator.”
CITY OF LONGMONT PARTICIPANT, 2021
“Resource [Central] is my Happy Place! As an artist and custom furniture builder, Resource [Central] is like being a kid in a candy store. …where all the candy is awesome, and really cheap.”
Google Review, 2022
“We recently renovated our kitchen and donated all manner of used cabinets, appliances, etc to Resource [Central]. We were so happy to give these items a second life and the donation team was absolutely fantastic to work with from scheduling to pickup to providing us a detailed donation receipt. I can’t recommend them enough.”
CITY OF GOLDEN PARTICIPANT, 2021