Used Books - Where to Donate, Oakville

Used Books - Where to Donate

Site: Oakville

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Record #: OAK2248

Last Full Update: 24 Nov 2025

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Effective January 1, 2026 books can no longer be recycled.

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)	This listing summarizes agencies serving Oakville which take books in good condition encyclopedias, magazines, National Geographic, or textbooks are not accepted at any location unless noted in description Pick-Up Diabetes Canada all items must be packed in sealed bags or boxes, weighing less than 40 lbs., and placed on the doorstep request a pick-up here declutterfordiabetes.ca/pickup Kidney Foundation of Canada place donations outside by 8 am the day of your pick-up in either a bag or box labeled “K” for kidney request pick-up online or by calling toll free 1-800-414-3484 Ontario Federation for Cerebral Palsy accepts books in good condition (maximum limits apply) request pick-up online or call 1-888-238-6327 Second Life Books offers a free pickup service for any type of books regardless of their age pickup is available throughout the Greater Toronto area including Halton Region and can be booked online Drop-off Goodwill Industries, Ontario Great Lakes, Retail Store and Community Donation Centre hardcover and paperbacks in good condition post-secondary level textbooks for Textbooks for Change (any topic, last 15 years, of textbook accepted, separate from other donated items for the box located in store) Goodwill Industries, Ontario Great Lakes, Oakville Goodwill Donation Centre hardcover and paperback novels in good condition Friends of the Oakville Public Library accepts books in very good condition at all library branches, during branch open hours drop donations off with the branch staff at any of the Service Desks no textbooks, technical books, encyclopedias, magazines or National Geographic if you have a large quantity of materials for donation (more than 2 boxes), please contact fol@oakville.ca to arrange a drop-off appointment for more information on acceptable donations, visit the website Humane Society Oakville, Milton and Halton, Barkin' Bin Thrift Store accepts good condition books IODE Opportunity Shop will accept small quantities no academic or technical books call ahead, 905-842-6338, to verify what they can accept Little Free Library for locations and contact information see World Map on website “take a book, return a book” free book exchange accepts hardcover and paperbacks in good condition SafetyNet Children and Youth Charities accepts gently-used books Salvation Army Regional Distribution and Recycling Centre accepts books and media Salvation Army Thrift Store accepts books and media Textbooks for Change accepts university and college textbooks published in the last 15 years drop off at the Goodwill Value Centre on Speers Road in Oakville, separate them from other donated items and deposit in box
Hours	Vary by location
Areas Served	Oakville
Eligibility	No restrictions
Application	Contact specific organization for information
Languages	English
Fees	None

Site Information

Located In Community	Oakville
Physical Access	Unknown - varies by location

Categories and Classification

HCSD Main Heading	Community Programs ; Topic Guides
HCSD Sub Heading	Special Topics ; Donation Drop-off/Pick-up
Service Categories	Donation Drop Off Points ; Leisure Equipment/Supplies Donation Programs ; Thrift Shops

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