Big Reuse is primarily a supplier of construction-related materials but we consider material donations of all varieties depending on our current inventory and the condition and volume of the donation. If you are unsure whether your donation can be accepted, email donate@bigreuse.org and we’ll be happy to let you know. Please include an inventory of items and a few photos. Big Reuse reserves the right to refuse any donation that has not been pre-approved.

Items we can't accept

Big Reuse is a 501c3 charitable organization. As such, all materials we receive as a donation are eligible for a tax deduction.

You will receive a letter of acceptance for your donation within 7 days. The letter is a receipt for your donation and itemizes all the materials we received in as much detail as we can provide. This receipt is needed for you to claim a deduction for donating materials valued at more that $250.

For total yearly deductions over $500, you must complete IRS Form 8283 Noncash Charitable Contributions to your tax return. To deduct a charitable contribution over $5,000 you must have a qualified appraisal that itemizes and values the donated property. A qualified appraisal is a document that is written by a certified appraiser with the American Society of Appraisers, Appraisers Association of America or the International Society of Appraisers.

BY IRS LAW, WE ARE NOT ALLOWED TO ASSIGN A MONETARY VALUE TO THE DONATED MATERIALS - THAT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE DONOR.

Deconstruction is the selective and careful dismantling of buildings to maximize re-use and recycling rates. Big Reuse's Deconstruction Team can professionally dismantle anything from a kitchen to a whole house, uninstalling the items carefully and removing the items as a tax deductible donation.  Decon is also your best environmental, and often financial, alternative to the landfill!

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For inquiries, contact our Deconstruction Team at deconstruct@bigreuse.org or call 718-725-8925 x 4.