Drop Off Your Used Books at Pitt Meadows Bottle Depot & Ridge Meadows Recycling Depot

We’ve partnered with the Pitt Meadows Bottle Depot (Return-It) and Ridge Meadows Recycling Depot so residents of Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge can easily donate used books for reuse and responsible recycling. Prefer not to drive? Schedule a free pickup for larger donations.

Benefits of Recycling Used Books

• Environmental Impact: Keep books out of landfills and extend their lifecycle through reuse and responsible recycling.
• Community Support: Your donations help put affordable books back into the hands of local readers and support literacy initiatives.
• Space Saving: Declutter your shelves while knowing your books will be enjoyed again.

Source confirming the partnership: Pitt Meadows Recycling “Used Books” page.

We’re excited to announce our partnership with the Pitt Meadows Bottle Depot (Return-It) and the Ridge Meadows Recycling Depot—making it easier than ever for residents of Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge to donate used books. This collaboration helps reduce waste, recirculate quality titles back into the community, and promote a more sustainable, book-friendly circular economy. Read the depot announcement here.

Partnering for a Greener Future

By teaming up with trusted local depots, we’ve created convenient, reliable drop-off points for used books across the Ridge Meadows area. Whether you’re clearing a few shelves or an entire library, your donation helps preserve resources and puts great reads back into circulation.

What We Accept

We accept most gently used books (fiction, non-fiction, children’s, textbooks). Have media as well? We also handle CDs, DVDs, and games through our program. If you’re donating a large quantity, just let us know when you book a pickup.

Prefer a Pickup?

Have 10+ boxes? Skip the trip. Our logistics team can come to your home, office, or storage unit—just choose a time that works. Schedule a free pickup in minutes.

More Ways to Donate

Only have a few boxes? Use our secure Greater Vancouver book donation bins for quick drop-offs. It’s a fast, hassle-free option for smaller donations.

Why Donate with Zoom Books?

• Reuse First: Salable titles are rehomed to readers through our resale channels.
• Responsible Recycling: Unsellable items are processed through responsible downstream partners—nothing goes to waste.
• Local Partnerships: We work with community depots and organizations to maximize environmental and social impact. See our process.

Ready to make room on your shelves and do some good? Drop off your books at the Pitt Meadows Bottle Depot and Ridge Meadows Recycling Depot—or book a free pickup if you’ve got 10+ boxes. Together, we can keep books in circulation and out of the landfill.