SustainableBooks is a socially and environmentally responsible book recycling business that collects, sells, and donates books to support literacy programs, charities, and educational institutions.

Canadian Address Contact Info
51 Caldari Road Unit #10A
Concord, Ontario
info@sustainablebooks.ca
+1 647-478-7325
American Address Contact Info
25 Hazelwood Drive, Suite 108
Amherst, New York
info@sustainablebooks.com
+1 716-306-2046

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Transform lives with your donated books

Every book you donate helps support education and sustainability in our local community as well as communities around the world.

Global Education

Every book you donate aids both local and global education and sustainability initiatives

Recycle. Reuse.

Repurposing and recycling used books supports environmental sustainability and the circular economy

Lasting Impact

Your support helps us supply resources both locally and globally, impacting education and environment.

Our partners

A happy customer of Sustainable Books!

Sustainability, by the numbers!

265,000

Books saved from landfills

150,850

Happy Recipients

5,175

Amazing Donors

50,250

Donated Books

Pickup Locations

We pick up from the following neighbourhoods,
if yours is not listed, contact us anyway!

Book pickup locations in Ontario, Canada Ontario, Canada

Toronto GTA York Region Concord Woodbridge Vaughan King City North York Richmond Hill Barrie Innisfil Bradford Newmarket Brampton Ajax Pickering Scarborough Mississauga

Book pickup locations in New York, USA New York, U.S.A.

Amherst Buffalo Niagara Falls Tonawanda Lewiston Lockport Kenmore Lackawanna Gardenville West Seneca East Seneca Williamsville Getzville South Lockport Orchard Park Pine Hill Sloan Bryant
Questions: where do I donate my old books?

FAQ

If you don't see an answer to your question, you can email us using our contact form.

To schedule a book pickup, simply visit our Contact Us page, providing your contact information and preferred pickup date. Our team will get in touch with you to confirm the pickup details.

We accept a wide range of books, including fiction, non-fiction, children's books, textbooks, and reference materials. However, we do not accept books that are severely damaged, moldy, or missing pages.

SustainableBooks donates a portion of the books we receive to schools, daycares, libraries, and literacy programs in our community. By donating your books, you are directly contributing to the support and growth of these organizations.

Unfortunately, as is the case with libraries, charities, and similar entities, we are unable to provide tax receipts for book donations at this time due to regulatory constraints. However, we greatly appreciate your contribution, as it helps us support local organizations and promote literacy in our community.

Yes, you can drop off your books at our designated drop-off points. Please visit our Contact Us page to find the nearest drop-off location and hours of operation.

There are no specific restrictions on the number of books you can donate or sell. We will ensure that every book you donate is put to good use.

Any books that are not donated to local organizations are sold through our online store or at fundraising events. The proceeds from these sales help fund our charitable initiatives and support our mission of promoting literacy and sustainability. Books are never sent to a landfill, and we are committed to ensuring that all books are reused or recycled.

Yes, we welcome requests from local schools, daycares, libraries, and literacy programs for book donations. Please visit our website and fill out the donation request form, and our team will review your request and get in touch with you.

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