Don't Toss It, Forklift It! Turning Surplus Materials into Community Impact

October 30, 2026

Have extra building materials? Donating them to Community Forklift may help reduce disposal costs while supporting your sustainability goals. For builders and developers in the DMV, it’s a practical way to put surplus materials to good use and benefit the local community.

Community Forklift is a nonprofit building-material reuse organization serving the Washington, D.C. region. Since opening in 2005, it has helped divert usable building materials, fixtures, and home goods from landfills and put them back into the hands of homeowners, contractors, nonprofits, and builders who can put them to good use. Today, the organization operates one of the region's largest building-material reuse warehouses while supporting community giving, workforce development, and environmental sustainability initiatives.

For builders, Community Forklift provides a practical solution for managing surplus and salvaged construction materials. Donating usable materials can help reduce waste disposal costs, support sustainability goals, and ensure valuable products remain in service rather than ending up in a landfill. At the same time, Community Forklift makes affordable building materials available to contractors, renovators, and property owners, helping stretch project budgets and expand access to quality products throughout the community.

By promoting material reuse and responsible resource management, Community Forklift serves as a valuable partner to the region's building industry while creating lasting environmental and community benefits.

Have surplus building materials from your next project? Consider donating them to Community Forklift and help reduce waste, support local communities, and advance sustainability across the region. Learn more about donation opportunities, accepted materials, and available inventory at: www.communityforklift.org.

Together, we can build smarter, waste less, and create a more sustainable future for our communities.