Of course, books, magazines and newspapers are all recyclable, but let’s not forget the other R’s…reduce and reuse! donating books is a great way to reuse items and keep them from ending up in landfills.
for san diego residents, mail, newspapers, magazines and phone books can be recycled at their curbside program. keep in mind that magazines and books can make wonderful donations to nursing homes or shelters.
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where to donate books in san diego
Books are meant to be shared, so if you have a collection of books you no longer need, check out these options for donating books in San Diego.
friends of the san diego public library
a wonderful bookstore run by friends of the san diego public library accepts book donations and also has great book sales every third weekend of the month, if you want some great deals on books.
Book donation hours are:
- hours open every Tuesday and Thursday from 9 am to 12 pm (noon)
- 24 hour donation box located on howard avenue
- call by appointment at : (619) 542 -1724 or email: [protected email]
goodwill bookstore san diego kearny table
San Diego Goodwill accepts book donations at its Kearny Mesa Bookstore, as well as at all of its San Diego Goodwill locations. this gem of a bookstore is located at:
7061 clairmont mesa blvd #201
san diego, ca 92111
(858) 810-8230
hours: Mon-Sat 9am-7pm, Sunday 10am-5pm
friends of the santee library
This bookstore also accepts donations of used books in good condition. this is another great option if you’re looking to donate books in decent condition. They also accept audio and video tapes, DVDs, and CDs. Returns are accepted during store hours and are located at:
9225 carlton hills blv. #8
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santee, ca 92701
(619) 596-1525
store hours:
Monday from 12pm to 7pm, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 12pm to 4pm, Friday from 12pm to 5pm
Saturday 10-5pm and Sunday 11-2pm
friendsofsanteelibrary.com
reservation
This is an amazing store that can help you get rid of a lot of your unwanted or unnecessary media, including books, dvds, comics, and more. Better yet, you can even earn some extra money from your old books. we are fortunate to have a location here in san diego on kearny mesa rd.
bookoff store san diego
4240 kearny plateau rd. #128, san diego, ca 92111
store hours: 10am-8pm
(858) 627-9600
bookoffusa.com
more book donation places
For children’s books, you can contact a nearby school or daycare to see if they currently accept book donations. most teachers will welcome any book donations to help supplement their own class books.
san diego rescue mission
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the san diego rescue mission accepts book donations at its three thrift stores. help women and families in crisis with emergency housing and food. your donation will help fund these crucial programs.
point loma thrift store
3601 sports arena blvd
san diego, ca 92110
(619) 819-1785
hours: Mon-Sat 9:30-5:30pm
Sunday 8-4pm
city heights thrift store
5150 university avenue, san diego, ca 92104
(619) 819-1711
hours: Mon-Sat 8-4pm Sundays closed
north park thrift store
3055 university avenue, san diego, ca 92104
(619) 819-1855
hours: Mon-Sat 9:30-5:30pm closed Sundays
further reading
More information on donating books can be found in our article on recycling books.
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