Material Donation Guidelines

 Book Donations accepted by appointment only.
As of August 31, 2020

We Accept New or Gently Used:

• Books
• Audio Books on CD
• DVDs
• Music CDs
• Video Games
• Board Games with all pieces

How to Donate:

Contact our Book Sale Coordinator to make an appointment to drop off gently used books and media.
Call (503) 644-0043 ext 116 or email kimm@wccls.org.

Items may be placed in circulation or sold in the libraries’ Used Book Sale. All proceeds benefit library operations. Donation receipts available.

We Cannot Accept:

• Damaged, torn, soiled or mildewed items
• Books with writing, highlighting or underlining
• Travel guides older than two (2) years
• Textbooks older than five (5) years
• Encyclopedias or yearbooks
• Computer and programming manuals older than five (5) years
• Reader’s Digest Condensed Books
• Cassette & VHS video tapes
• Software
• CD & DVD empty cases

Donations accepted on Wednesdays only, from 10 am to 1 pm, weather permitting and until bins are at capacity. Thank you for your support!
Updated September 9, 2020

Second Edition Resale Shop is a fundraiser for the Cedar Mill Community Libraries Association, a 501(c)3 tax-exempt corporation dedicated to providing public library services. Your donations support every aspect of the library’s operations and programs. Tax ID #23-7438072.

Items We Accept:

• Clothing: Women’s, men’s, children’s, baby.
• Shoes and bags: Women’s, men’s, children’s.
• Jewelry: Fine and costume.
• Housewares: Utilitarian and decorative.
• Small furniture pieces, antiques and vintage items in good condition.
• Toys and games in good condition; must have all parts.
• Linens, decorative pillows, sheet sets.

For books, DVDs, music CDs, audio books on CD donations, and games see our Book & Media Donations.

Items We Cannot Accept:

• Soiled, torn, ripped, stained, moth- or rodent-eaten, or pet hair-covered clothing.
• Wedding and prom dresses; men’s suits.
• Chipped or cracked (glassware and china), broken or stained household items
• Furniture, new, vintage or antique which needs repair.
• Toy or game sets which are missing parts or pieces.
• Large exercise equipment.
• Building materials, door knobs, light fixtures, etc.
• Automotive parts including tires and hub caps.
• Mattresses, box springs, futons, bed frames, used bed pillows and mattress pads.
• Window coverings, blinds, shades, drapes and rods.
• Large appliances, including refrigerators, stoves, dryers, washers, freezers, etc.
• Baby equipment including but not limited to: car seats, swings, cribs, high chairs, port-a-cribs, walkers, bouncy seats, strollers/perambulators, jumpers, play pens, backpacks.
• Helmets of any kind: bike, lacrosse, football, skating, rock climbing, motorcycle, etc.
• Cleated sports shoes: baseball, football, soccer, etc.
• Hazardous chemicals/flammable chemicals/paint.
• Older technology: analog TVs, desktop computers, monitors, printers, fax, VHS tapes, cassettes.