Donate Your Used Books in Gatineau & Ottawa

Commerce Trifolie accepts used book donations in Gatineau: drop them off at our shop, or book a free pickup for 50 or more books, anywhere in Ottawa or Gatineau. We sell the ones in good condition, and every unsold book still finds a home.

Two ways to donate

Drop off

Bring them by the shop at 455, boul. Riel, Gatineau, QC J8Z 2J8 — Mon–Wed & Sat 9am–6pm, Thu–Fri 9am–9pm, Sun 10am–6pm.

Free pickup (50+ books)

Got 50 or more books in Ottawa or Gatineau? Pickup is free — fill out the form on this page and we'll be in touch to arrange a time.

That covers every corner of both cities — Hull, Aylmer, Gatineau and Buckingham on this side of the river; downtown, Kanata, Orléans, Barrhaven and Nepean on the other.

Looking to make some money back instead? See your selling options, or get a quick buyback quote.

What we accept

See our full condition guide →

What we can't take

What happens to your books

We list and sell the ones we can. Anything we can't sell is donated to BetterWorldBooks or Cultures à partager, two organizations we work with to give books a second life. We can't issue tax receipts.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I donate books in Gatineau or Ottawa?

Drop them off at our Gatineau shop, or book a free pickup — we cover both cities, from Aylmer and Hull to Ottawa, Orléans and Nepean.

What should I do with books I don't want anymore?

Donate them with us — we sell what we can, and the rest goes to local and international book-reuse charities, so nothing ends up in the trash.

Do you accept children's books and textbooks?

Yes — children's books, workbooks and activity books are all welcome, along with college and university textbooks published in the last 10 years.

Do you take French books?

Yes — fiction, non-fiction and children's books in French are all welcome.

Can I donate fewer than 50 books?

Yes, just drop them off during opening hours. Pickups are for 50 or more.

Do I get a tax receipt?

No, we're not able to issue tax receipts.

What if my books are in poor condition?

We won't be able to sell or donate them — it's best to recycle those locally instead.