Habitat ReStore Aberdeen: Hours, Phone & Strict Acceptance Rules
The ReStore sells donated furniture, appliances and building materials to fund Habitat for Humanity Susquehanna’s home building, so it is selective about what it takes. Here is what the ReStore published when we checked on November 14, 2026.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Address | 1013 Beards Hill Road, Aberdeen, MD 21001 |
| Phone / email | (443) 567-7698 · restore@habitatsusq.org |
| Donation drop-off hours | Tuesday–Friday 10 a.m.–2:30 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m.–2 p.m. (store hours are longer: Tue–Fri to 6 p.m., Sat to 4 p.m.; closed Sunday and Monday) |
| Residential pickup | Free. Curbside or garage only; staff do not enter the home. Book online (Donation Pickup Truck button) and expect contact within 24 to 48 hours, or visit the store with photos of your items |
Accepted (examples)
- Matching dining sets, sofas and chairs in good condition, bookcases, dressers, home office furniture and patio furniture
- Refrigerators, freezers, stoves, washers and dryers in working order (dishwashers only if under 10 years old)
- Working flat-screen TVs, speakers and monitors under 10 years old with an HDMI connection
Not accepted
- Beds and bedding: beds, bed frames, headboards, footboards, mattresses and box springs
- Pianos, exercise equipment and medical equipment
- Anything stained, torn, pet-marked, smelly or discolored, and anything not in working order
- China cabinets, entertainment centers, cribs (other than antique or doll cribs), used rugs and carpet, linens, ladders, grills, paint and chemicals
Other Local Harford County Donation Options
- Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake. There is a Goodwill thrift store at 1A Aberdeen Shopping Plaza in Aberdeen (410-297-9136) that lists donations as accepted. Goodwill’s accepted-items rules can differ by location, so call before loading the car.
- Medical equipment. The ReStore does not take it, but the Maryland Department of Aging’s Durable Medical Equipment Re-Use Program lists a donation point at The Arc Northern Chesapeake Region, 4513 Philadelphia Road, Aberdeen. Walkers, wheelchairs and similar items can go there; call to confirm current hours and accepted items.
- Churches, shelters and community groups. Many accept clean household goods, linens and small furniture for families in need. Call first, describe what you have, and ask what they can use right now.
Beds are the hardest category: most charities decline them. Our mattress and box spring disposal guide explains your options.
Why Charities Turn Away So Much Estate & Downsizing Furniture
Families clearing a home are often surprised by how much a charity declines. It is rarely personal. Resale stores need pieces that sell quickly with no repair, so they turn away:
- Condition problems: stains, rips, odors, pet hair, wobbly joints or missing parts.
- Categories with little resale demand: large entertainment centers, china cabinets, older oversized sets, used carpet.
- Hygiene-sensitive items: beds, mattresses, linens and anything upholstered that cannot be sanitized.
- Logistics: pickups are curbside or garage only, so items buried in an upstairs room or basement have to be moved first.
A practical approach is to photograph the best pieces and send them to the ReStore or call a charity before the cleanout day, so you know what will be taken. Everything that gets declined still has to go somewhere, and that is where a crew helps.
How Wee Haul Junk handles it: we donate usable furniture to local Harford County charities when they will take it, and haul away the rest in the same visit, so you do not have to coordinate separate trips. For whole-house situations, see our estate cleanout checklist and our estate cleanout services. You can get a firm number from our Harford County junk removal pricing tiers or by calling 443-655-5106.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I donate furniture in Harford County, MD?
The Habitat for Humanity Susquehanna ReStore at 1013 Beards Hill Road in Aberdeen accepts clean furniture and working appliances, with free curbside or garage pickup. Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake also operates a store in Aberdeen. Call first to confirm what each location accepts.
What are the Aberdeen ReStore donation hours?
The Aberdeen ReStore accepts donations Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. It is closed Sunday and Monday. The phone number is (443) 567-7698.
What furniture will Habitat ReStore not accept?
The Aberdeen ReStore does not accept beds, bed frames, headboards, footboards, mattresses, box springs, pianos, exercise equipment, medical equipment, china cabinets, entertainment centers or used rugs. It also rejects items that are stained, torn, smelly, pet-marked or not in working order.
Does the ReStore pick up furniture for free in Harford County?
Yes. Local residential pickup is free, but it is curbside or garage only because staff do not enter homes. Book online through the Donation Pickup Truck button; the scheduler should contact you within 24 to 48 hours.