Christmas opening hours:
The Mitchell Warehouse will be closed for donations from Monday the 25th of December through to Monday the 1st of January, reopening Tuesday the 2nd of January.
Book Lovers Lane bookshop will be closed from Monday the 25th of December through to Wednesday the 3rd of January, reopening Thursday the 4th of January.
When
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
Please do not leave donations outside the above times/days.
NOTE about Wednesday drop off – If you are intending to drop off donations on a Wednesday, please note you may encounter some delays. We have our collection of pallets and the use of a forklift and truck is in use. To adhere to our WHS procedures we will close donations for a short period of time.
Donation check list
Clean resalable books/items.
Books/items should be packed in boxes or cloth bags weighing no more than 10 kg in weight.
If the books/items are damaged or soiled we are unable to accept them due to the high cost of recycling them.
Please feel welcome to call the warehouse on 02 6241 2901 if you have any questions about your donations.
Donations at Book Lovers Lane
Where
You will find our donation facility off Nyrang Street within the Niche Markets.
Fyshwick Fresh Food Markets
When
Please bring only what you can carry
Saturday 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Sunday 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Donation check list
Clean resalable books/items.
Books/items should be packed in boxes or cloth bags weighing no more than 10 kg in weight.
If the books/items are damaged or soiled we are unable to accept them due to the high cost of recycling them.
Large Donations / Pick-ups
If you have a large donation from a house could you please call the Lifeline Canberra office on (02) 6171 6300. Lifeline Canberra can arrange for our donations courier to come and collect your donations – which need to be left outside in their boxes/bags easily accessible in the driveway. This will ensure the safety of everyone, our donations courier will not be entering your house for collection. Please note books need to be packed flat in boxes that weigh no more than 10 kg.
We are asking schools, government agencies etc, to please arrange to have their books dropped off to our Mitchell Warehouse.
If you are feeling unwell and have organised a collection / drop off please be sure to reschedule. The health and safety of our staff and volunteers is essential during this uncertain time.
