Turning the waste stream into a resource stream for local communities
This Saturday – Monday, January 7 – 9, take 25% off items in our courtyard. The sale includes bricks, stone pavers, granite & marble counters, wrought iron, security doors, window bars, patio furniture, and more! Our free storage policy varies for items in our courtyard. For most items, we offer 5 days of free storage to give you time to arrange for transportation, if needed. We can store masonry for up to 24 hours, but we cannot store lumber. Please ask for details at the front desk!
Our reuse warehouse hours are Monday – Sunday, 12 – 5 pm. Please wear a face mask that covers your mouth and nose while at Community Forklift. Thank you!
Community Forklift provides free home repair supplies and other essentials to households with limited resources through our Home Essentials Program. If you or someone you know needs supplies but will have difficulty paying for them, please take a look!
Please note: The sale does not include items inside the warehouse, select specialty items, items from our consignment partners, or items listed online. Flash sales may not be combined with other sales or promotions. Items with missing or damaged price tags will not be sold.
Every time you donate or shop at Community Forklift, you’re helping us lift up local communities through reuse. We turn the construction waste stream into a resource stream for communities in the DC region – by keeping perfectly good items out of the landfill, preserving historical materials, providing low-cost building supplies, and creating local green jobs.
Would you like to share a project that you’ve completed using salvaged materials from Community Forklift? Send photos and a short description to outreach@CommunityForklift.org or tag us on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter!
Check out the glow on that golden woodgrain! Using salvaged poplar from our reuse warehouse, Woodridge Woodshop created this entertainment center top for a very happy customer. Thanks for supporting our reuse nonprofit and using salvaged materials! Photo by @woodridge_woodshop (Instagram)
A fantastic Lisa Frank inspired upcycling project using a couple of stools found at our reuse warehouse! Hats off to a Forklift Fan for having the vision and skills to create these Technicolor leopard print beauties. Photo by @katemakes_______ (Instagram)
We’ve got a “Before and After” of our own to share! We hope our new Store Policies sign is organized and easier to read. We also added a little about our mission to provide free and low cost materials to the community, reduce waste, and create good green jobs! Visit our website to learn more about supporting our nonprofit by shopping at our reuse warehouse.
This modern light fixture from Community Forklift looks fantastic in its new home! The mix of its modern style with the vintage fireplace design is so nice and I love the drama and warmth of the wall and ceiling color. Thanks for choosing reuse and supporting our nonprofit! Photo by @greenrenovationgal (Instagram)
A Forklift Fan updated the lighting in their home with a fantastic mobile chandelier from our reuse warehouse! It’s reminiscent of a very glamorous erector set and complements the ceiling beams so well. Thanks for choosing reuse and giving this fabulous fixture a new home!
Check out the awesome outdoor garage art created using triangular cement tile from our reuse warehouse! The tile pattern used was slightly different from the one in the ‘before’ photo (think more like the Delta Airlines logo instead) but the creativity of the design is the same! What a fabulous reuse for salvaged tile! Photo by @toddkutyla (Instagram)
December 2022: New reuses for materials from Community Forklift
November 2022: Creative projects using salvaged materials from Community Forklift
October 2022: Upcycling projects using salvaged materials from the reuse warehouse
September 2022: Upcycle salvaged materials into fantastic creative projects
August 2022: Fantastic projects made with salvaged materials
July 2022: New uses for salvaged materials from Community Forklift
June 2022: Creative uses for salvaged stuff
May 2022: Creative uses for salvaged materials from the reuse warehouse
April 2022: Forklift Fans put salvaged materials to good reuse!
March 2022: Salvaged materials for a fireplace and furniture
Every time you donate or shop at Community Forklift, you’re helping us lift up local communities through reuse. We turn the construction waste stream into a resource stream for communities in the DC region – by keeping perfectly good items out of the landfill, preserving historical materials, providing low-cost building supplies, and creating local green jobs.
The Community Forklift nonprofit reuse warehouse has some great styles of salvaged wall and floor tile available. On Saturday, December 31, and Monday, January 2, take 25% off the marked prices on cement, ceramic, porcelain, stone, terracotta, vinyl, and glass tile!
Please wear a facemask that covers your mouth and nose while in the public spaces at Community Forklift. Thank you! Our reuse warehouse is closed New Years Day, January 1, but will be open for regular 12 – 5 pm hours again starting January 2.
Community Forklift provides free home repair supplies and other essentials to households with limited resources through our Home Essentials Program. If you or someone you know needs tile or other supplies but will have difficulty paying for them, please take a look!
Please note: tile discount applies only to bundles and boxes of tile, not loose pieces. Discount does not include other types of flooring or furniture, roof tile, wood tile, select specialty items, items listed on eBay or Chairish, or items from our consignment partners. Items with missing or damaged price tags will not be sold. Discount may not be combined with other discounts or promotions.
Every time you donate or shop at Community Forklift, you’re helping us lift up local communities through reuse. We turn the construction waste stream into a resource stream for communities in the DC region – by keeping perfectly good items out of the landfill, preserving historical materials, providing low-cost building supplies, and creating local green jobs.
Cherokee Lane Elementary School in Adelphi, Maryland, revamped its Little Free Library and Food Pantry using free materials supplied through Community Forklift’s Community Building Blocks program.
Cherokee Lane Elementary was inspired to take on a community project that would provide students and families access to free books and food. “Families tell me to thank you so much for bringing this to our school! They really appreciate it,” says Gesireth Mariscal, Cherokee Lane Elementary School’s Community School Coordinator.
When we asked Gesireth what inspired the school to take on these projects, she explained, “We wanted to encourage students to read and feel excited and motivated when picking up a new book!” She also added that “the food pantry was to help our families have free access to food at all times. This gives families the freedom to pick up whenever they want and not feel embarrassed or ashamed.”
Community Forklift initially provided the materials used to build the Little Free Library in 2020. This past October, parents from the school repaired the library and also built a new, larger pantry. For the renovation, Community Forklift supplied roofing shingles, knobs, and other essential building materials to add the finishing touches to the Little Free Library.
“Thanks to Community Forklift we were able to select some supplies to help with the construction of our library and food pantry. Thank you all for the amazing partnership and work you all do daily in the community!”
Gesireth Mariscal, Cherokee Lane Elementary School’s Community School Coordinator
We are thrilled with the results and so pleased to help Cherokee Lane Elementary School provide this asset to their community! “Thanks to Community Forklift we were able to select some supplies to help with the construction of our library and food pantry,” Gesireth said. “Thank you all for the amazing partnership and work you all do daily in the community!”
Community Forklift’s Community Building Blocks program provides free materials to community groups, nonprofits, and other organizations for projects that benefit the community. Our nonprofit reuse warehouse can provide many different types of materials for projects when those materials become available, including paint, lumber, cabinetry, roofing, hardware, and more. To learn more about the program and how to apply, please visit our website.
Every time you donate or shop at Community Forklift, you’re helping us lift up local communities through reuse. We turn the construction waste stream into a resource stream for communities in the DC region – by keeping perfectly good items out of the landfill, preserving historical materials, providing low-cost building supplies, and creating local green jobs.
Support a community nonprofit and save money at the same time! Unique modern and vintage lighting in our reuse warehouse, in the Community Forklift Marketplace, and in our eBay store is 25% off.
This Saturday & Monday, December 24 & 26, take 25% off the price on hundreds of lights, from modern fixtures to antique chandeliers. The discount includes glass shades and globes, overhead lights, flush-mounted lights, wall sconces, outdoor lighting, fluorescent fixtures, and lamps. Please wear a facemask that covers your mouth and nose while in the public spaces at Community Forklift. Thank you! Our reuse warehouse is closed Christmas Day, December 25, but will be open for regular 12 – 5pm hours the rest of the week.
We’ve listed a selection of the lighting from our reuse warehouse online in the Community Forklift Marketplace. This Saturday through Monday, December 24 – 26, browse the lighting collection there and save 25% as well. Within five days of purchase, visit our warehouse for pick-up.
Most items — including lighting — in the Community Forklift eBay store are 25% off through the end of 2022. If you have any questions about the discount or a particular listed item, please contact our online team using the “contact seller” link available in any of our listings. The items in the eBay store are only available online and are not on display at the reuse warehouse.
Community Forklift provides free home repair supplies and other essentials to households with limited resources through our Home Essentials Program. If you or someone you know needs lighting or other supplies but will have difficulty paying for them, please take a look!
Please note: discount does not include light parts or electrical supplies in the reuse warehouse, select specialty items, items from our consignment partners, or items listed online in our Chairish shop. Items with missing or damaged price tags will not be sold. May not be combined with other discounts or promotions.
Every time you donate or shop at Community Forklift, you’re helping us lift up local communities through reuse. We turn the construction waste stream into a resource stream for communities in the DC region – by keeping perfectly good items out of the landfill, preserving historical materials, providing low-cost building supplies, and creating local green jobs.
Save 25% on items in our award-winning eBay store now through midnight (EST) on December 31st. You’ll find new and vintage tools, stunning light fixtures, new commercial items, appliances and replacement appliance parts, new and vintage hardware, vintage bath fixtures, and MUCH more!
Note: discount does not apply to tile, shipping costs, or items listed on the Community Forklift Marketplace. Discounts may not be combined with other sales or promotions.
Every time you donate or shop at Community Forklift, you’re helping us lift up local communities through reuse. We turn the construction waste stream into a resource stream for communities in the DC region – by keeping perfectly good items out of the landfill, preserving historical materials, providing low-cost building supplies, and creating local green jobs.
Save 25% on appliances, including dishwashers, ranges and cooktops, refrigerators, microwaves, stove hoods, wall ovens, washing machines, and dryers. The discount runs Saturday – Monday, December 17 – 19, and includes both modern and vintage items. We offer a 3-week return policy on most Forklift appliances and we also offer 5 days of free storage to give you time to arrange for transportation, if needed!
Please wear a facemask that covers your mouth and nose while in the public spaces at Community Forklift. Thank you! Our warehouse hours are Monday – Sunday, 12 – 5 pm.
Community Forklift provides free home repair supplies and other essentials to households with limited resources through our Home Essentials Program. If you or someone you know needs appliances or other supplies but will have difficulty paying for them, please take a look!
Please note: discount does not include appliances from our ALCO consignment partner, water heaters, window air conditioners, other heating and cooling equipment, items listed in our eBay store, or select specialty items. Items with missing or damaged price tags will not be sold. Discount may not be combined with other offers.
Every time you donate or shop at Community Forklift, you’re helping us lift up local communities through reuse. We turn the construction waste stream into a resource stream for communities in the DC region – by keeping perfectly good items out of the landfill, preserving historical materials, providing low-cost building supplies, and creating local green jobs.
Whether you’re holiday shopping or finding something for your own home, we’ve got a lot of great housewares and home décor available at our reuse warehouse and online on the Community Forklift Marketplace. From modern luxury items to unique vintage designs, there are pieces at below market prices for all sorts of tastes.
One of the more recent additions to the Marketplace is a collection of beautiful pieces by award-winning metal-ware designer Michael Aram. Known for his luxury home and jewelry designs, Michael’s whimsical and witty work is inspired by nature and mythology. Check out the collection below and visit the Community Forklift Marketplace for more information. To see the pieces in person, visit the reuse warehouse any day between 12 and 5 pm.
Please note: In order to help prevent community spread of Covid, flu, and RSV during the holiday season, we are reinstating our mandatory facemask policy at the reuse warehouse for Community Forklift customers and employees. The policy will be in effect until at least January 8, 2023, at which point we’ll revaluate. Thank you for helping keep our community safe this season!
Medium size ‘Anemone’ vase by luxury designer Michael Aram. Made with hand textured stainless steel with a black nickelplate finish and embellished with natural and oxidized brass and a white enamel flower. Marked on the bottom. Very gently used with light scratches in the stainless interior only. More info and photos are on the Community Forklift Marketplace.
Original retail price: $395. Community Forklift Price: $215.
Large size ‘Anemone’ bowl and matching salad servers by luxury designer Michael Aram. Made with hand textured stainless steel with a black nickelplate finish and embellished with natural and oxidized brass and a white enamel flower. Marked on the bottom; utensils are marked at the back of the handles. Very gently used with light scratches in the stainless interior only. More info and photos are on the Community Forklift Marketplace.
Original retail price: $445 for the bowl and $140 for the servers. Community Forklift price: $325 for both
‘Calla Lily’ double candleholder by luxury designer Michael Aram. Made with long, curling brass stems, a white marble base, and lilies with white enamel interiors. Holds two 0.75″ diameter candles. Marked on the bottom. Very gently used with a couple of light scratches in the gold finish. More info and photos are on the Community Forklift Marketplace.
Original retail price: $235. Community Forklift price: $125
This large, sculptural centerpiece in the shape of a monstera leaf is from the New Leaves decorative collection by luxury designer Michael Aram. It shines in a high quality gold tone finish with a clear, glossy enamel. Very gently used. There are a couple of tiny scuffs to the finish on the underside that don’t show. More info and photos are on the Community Forklift Marketplace.
Original retail price: $415. Community Forklift price: $225.
‘Palace’ Collection cake stand designed by luxury designer Michael Aram with a nickel plated base and a white marble top inlaid with a mother-of-pearl flower. Signed on the bottom. Very gently used with no chips or cracks. More info and photos are on the Community Forklift Marketplace.
Original retail price: $295. Community Forklift price: $145.
Check out our Community Forklift bandanas and gift cards! They make great gifts for the DIY-loving, community-supporting friends and family on your holiday shopping list.
Every time you donate or shop at Community Forklift, you’re helping us lift up local communities through reuse. We turn the construction waste stream into a resource stream for communities in the DC region – by keeping perfectly good items out of the landfill, preserving historical materials, providing low-cost building supplies, and creating local green jobs.
Support a community nonprofit and save money at the same time! Unique modern and vintage furniture in our reuse warehouse and in the Community Forklift Marketplace is 40% off.
This Saturday – Monday, December 10 – 12, take 40% off modern and vintage furniture at the Community Forklift reuse warehouse! Save on all sorts of styles and types of tables, dressers, shelves, wardrobes, desks, chairs, sofas, and more. We offer five days of free storage after purchase to give you time to arrange for transportation, if needed! Facemasks are not required at Community Forklift, but they are encouraged. If you choose not to wear a mask, please help keep our community safe and be mindful of those around you. Thank you!
We’ve listed a selection of the furniture from our reuse warehouse online in the Community Forklift Marketplace. This Saturday through Monday, December 10 – 12, browse the furniture collection there and save 40% as well. Within five days of purchase, visit our warehouse for pick-up.
Community Forklift provides free home repair supplies and other essentials to households with limited resources through our Home Essentials Program. If you or someone you know needs materials but will have difficulty paying for them, please take a look!
Please note: discount does not include bathroom vanities or kitchen cabinets, mantels, appliances, select specialty items, items from our consignment partners, or items listed on eBay. Items with missing or damaged price tags will not be sold. May not be combined with other discounts or promotions.
Every time you donate or shop at Community Forklift, you’re helping us lift up local communities through reuse. We turn the construction waste stream into a resource stream for communities in the DC region – by keeping perfectly good items out of the landfill, preserving historical materials, providing low-cost building supplies, and creating local green jobs.
This vintage bar cabinet from the reuse warehouse looks fantastic in its new space! The woodgrain and hardware fits right in with the rich curtains and upholstery nearby. The cabinet now serves as possibly the most glamorous general storage space ever, holding linens, office supplies, and books. Thanks for giving our vintage furniture a new lease on life!
A beautiful changing table was created by Joseph Margot Workshop using salvaged maple from Community Forklift’s reuse warehouse. The table’s got sleek and cozy style by the basketful! Thanks for finding a reuse for the lumber! Photo by @josephmargot_workshop (Instagram)
This bathroom was created using a salvaged toilet, vanity, and floor tile from Community Forklift! To get the square footage needed, Joe combined two separate tiles in smaller quantities into a custom pattern. Thanks for supporting our reuse warehouse and putting all of these materials to good use!
A pair of salvaged stained glass windows from our nonprofit reuse warehouse found a fabulous new home! The DC kitchen by Unique Kitchens and Baths and Zoe Feldman Design repurposes the windows as pantry doors. Beautiful! Pantry photo by Stacy Zarin Goldberg Photography. Read more about the kitchen renovation in Domino Magazine.
This fun stained glass carousel pendant makes for an incredibly endearing and unique dining room fixture. I just want to give it a hug! It looks great with the Craigslist find dining table and chairs, too. Thanks to a Forklift Fan for giving the lighting a new home!
November 2022: Creative projects using salvaged materials from Community Forklift
October 2022: Upcycling projects using salvaged materials from the reuse warehouse
September 2022: Upcycle salvaged materials into fantastic creative projects
August 2022: Fantastic projects made with salvaged materials
July 2022: New uses for salvaged materials from Community Forklift
June 2022: Creative uses for salvaged stuff
May 2022: Creative uses for salvaged materials from the reuse warehouse
April 2022: Forklift Fans put salvaged materials to good reuse!
March 2022: Salvaged materials for a fireplace and furniture
February 2022: Reuse inspiration for cabinet sets and single cabinets
Would you like to share a project that you’ve completed using salvaged materials from Community Forklift? Send photos and a short description to outreach@CommunityForklift.org or tag us on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter!
Every time you donate or shop at Community Forklift, you’re helping us lift up local communities through reuse. We turn the construction waste stream into a resource stream for communities in the DC region – by keeping perfectly good items out of the landfill, preserving historical materials, providing low-cost building supplies, and creating local green jobs.
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