Building Materials Exchange

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Helping Maine Families Preserve and Restore their Homes through Recycling, Advocacy and Education

The Building Materials Exchange is a 501(c)(3) Not-for-Profit Organization supported by its own revenue, grants from community agencies, and donations of materials from corporations and individuals. The Exchange recycles discarded building materials to help Maine families preserve and restore their homes.

Membership Guidelines

Membership for the Exchange is based upon income guidelines defined by 80% of Median Income in Cumberland County.

Annual membership dues are $10.00 and provide members with a substantial discount from non-member pricing. Items such as lumber, roofing material, insulation, exterior doors, storm doors and windows, heating products, egress and smaller windows, and other items determined "products of need" are reserved for member clients only.

All materials are priced according to condition and quality. The typical pricing structure is 40-60% off retail for nonmembers and 65-80% off retail for members. Non-profit organizations are also eligible for membership.

Locations and Hours

• Gray Warehouse
  169 Lewiston Rd. (Rt. 100/202)
  Gray, Maine 04039
  (207) 657-2957
  
• Sanford Warehouse
  61 Lebanon St. (Rt. 202)
  Sanford, Me. 04073
  (207) 324-4574
• Tues-Sat, 9:00 to 5:00
  
• Winter hours will be in effect from 12/1/02 to 1/31/03:
  Tues-Fri, 9:00 to 3:00
  Sat, 9:00 to 5:00

All donations are tax deductible. Free pick up can be arranged through your area Exchange. For more information and a virtual tour, visit the BMX web site.