Donate Materials

How to Donate Materials

Donations of usable building materials are accepted via drop-off at The Green Project (2831 Marais St.) from 11am-4pm, Wednesday to Saturday. Drop-offs are accepted via the double doors on Press St. by the marble yard. Donation Intake will be closed and we won’t be accepting donations July 16, 2025 through July 26, 2025 for inventory purposes.

A Crew Member must be present to inspect and accept all donations. We are now accepting donation pick-up requests. Please call the store or email donations@thegreenproject.org

Help us keep our prices low—please refrain from dumping!

The Green Project is a 501(3)(c) nonprofit (72-1259769). All donations are tax deductible and donation receipts are available.

Items that we
CAN accept:

Download a detailed list of what we accept here. Generally speaking, we accept usable building materials, including but not limited to:

• Angle Iron

• Ceiling Medallions

• Corbels

• Doors

• Flashing

• Windows (no broken glass or bent vinyl/aluminum)

• Plumbing Supplies

• Electrical Supplies

• Light Fixtures

• Sinks

• Tubs + Toilets

• Tile (boxed, in bulk)

• Marble & Granite Slabs

• Flooring (in bulk)

• Cabinets

• Rebar

• Roofing Shingles

• Vents + Insulation

• Lumber & Molding (4 feet minimum)

• Siding - Wood & Vinyl

• Hand Tools

• Working Power Tools

• Working A/C Window Units

• Formica Countertops

• Garden Supplies

• Unused Insulation

• Usable, latex paint for recycling (limit 10 gallons per household or business; please review Paint Drop-off Guidelines prior to bringing paint)

***NOTE: All donated items must be in usable and working condition. We cannot accept items with missing parts or broken pieces. Employees may refuse the donation of certain items if it does not meet our inventory and quality standards.

Items that we
CANNOT accept:

Due to concerns for safety and the nature of our open warehouse, we cannot accept:

• Appliances over 5 years old

• Apron bathtubs

• Batteries

• Beads

• Breakers or breaker switches/fuses

• Carpet, rugs or upholstery

• Ceiling Fans

• Composite Sinks

• Dishwashers or garbage disposals

• Electronics

• Furniture

• Glass without a frame

• Items with asbestos

• Light bulbs of any kind 

• Miscellaneous appliance cords

• Modern Press Board Furniture

• Non-solid Wood Furniture

• Non-working electronics

  • NO: broken light fixtures, broken appliances, broken power tools (unless vintage)

• Open liquids, other than latex or water-based paint.

  • NO: oil-based paints, stains, open caulking or glazing, cleaners, chemicals

• Opened Mini Blinds

• Pallets

• Particle Board Shelves

• Recessed Lighting

• Rusty Tools

• Thermostats or smoke detectors of any kind

• Tires

• Toilets that are not completed or older than 5 years

• Track Lighting

• Tree Stands

• Unsorted bins of hardware/miscellaneous items

• Upholstered Furniture

• Wood or Molding with nails and pieces shorter than 4ft

For information on how to properly dispose of these items, please review the NOLA 2nd & 4th Saturday Recycling Drop-off dates and/or the New Orleans Recycling Guide. 

Not sure it can be donated?

For questions about specific items, please email a photo and description to donations@thegreenproject.org. Emails without photos cannot be properly reviewed.