How do I book a pickup?

Book online via their website. You will receive an email confirming your pickup date.

Can I leave books outside for pickup?

Yes. Leave boxes at your doorstep or curb the night before. Staff will collect them on the scheduled day.

Is there a cost for pickup?

No. Second Life Books provides free pickup and book removal as a donation service.

Second Life Books

Updated 2026-09-23 · 10,849 reviewed · 328 listed · Scored from 580 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.9(580) 93 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified

Eco-Friendly & Donation-Based DisposalResidential Junk RemovalHouse Clearance Service

Location: North York
Services: Eco-Friendly & Donation-Based Disposal, Residential Junk Removal, House Clearance Service
Reviews: 580
Ranking: #16 in Eco-Friendly & Donation-Based Disposal
Best for: people decluttering book collections and wanting a donation alternative to disposal

Business data from Google Business Profile, checked 2026-09-23. Facts from the business's own website were fetched 2026-09-23.

What reviewers think

Online booking is straightforward, and Second Life Books arrives as promised. Reviewers consistently report hassle-free pickups from their doorstep, with staff handling donations respectfully and often on the same day or within the stated window.

Staff confirm pickup dates by email and stick to them. Many reviewers praise the cause itself, noting books go to a good home rather than landfill. The service requires no preparation beyond leaving boxes at the curb, and there are no hidden costs.

Praised for

reliable pickup on schedule
easy online booking
free service for good cause
friendly and professional staff
straightforward process

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Best for: people decluttering book collections and wanting a donation alternative to disposal

Strengths

free removal service
books donated to good cause
punctual scheduled pickup
simple online booking

Worth knowing

service confirms pickup dates via email
customers can leave books in boxes at curb or doorstep overnight
handles specialty volumes like textbooks and reference sets

How it compares

Rated 4.9 against a 4.79 average across the 99 eco-friendly & donation-based disposal businesses listed here.
Has more Google reviews than 98% of the businesses in this directory.

How did this business earn its score?

Scoring Method

Star rating 93

Review volume 100

Review recency 100

Review sentiment 81

Profile completeness 100

Verification 30

Rating breakdown

565

Questions people ask

How do I book a pickup?: Book online via their website. You will receive an email confirming your pickup date.
Can I leave books outside for pickup?: Yes. Leave boxes at your doorstep or curb the night before. Staff will collect them on the scheduled day.
Is there a cost for pickup?: No. Second Life Books provides free pickup and book removal as a donation service.

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