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Donate to the Ottawa Tool Library

Consider making a donation to the Ottawa Tool Library. As a registered non-profit, every dollar we raise goes back into our community space and success of our library. 

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You can help quite literally “build” capacity, skills, and expertise with your donation.

The Ottawa Tool Library has been building skills, capacity, and knowledge for ten years. Your donation supports our facility and the tools our members need to tackle projects, learn new skills, and share their knowledge with the Ottawa community. With over 4,000 members and users per year, your donations make an impact for adults and youth alike who both use our WorkSpace, but also participate in Repair Cafés, recycling events and more – making Ottawa a more environmentally friendly community. Contribute to a more circular economy today, all donation amounts make a difference!

Donate Tools

Do you have underused household tools that are cluttering up the basement, garden shed, or kitchen cupboards?

For tools with safety guard features, we request that they come equipped when you donate the tool. We aim to accept all quality donations and if we cannot utilize your donation as part of our inventory, we will make every effort to reuse or recycle it the best we see fit. 

Please contact us to make arrangements to drop off all tool donations.

Unfortunately, we cannot accept:

  • Construction materials
  • Plumbing materials
  • Electrical materials and fixtures or parts and supplies
  • Propane or gas-powered tools
  • Cordless tools with batteries that no longer charge
  • Cordless tools with Ni-Cad batteries having less than 18 volt capacity
  • Appliances with compressors (air conditioners, dehumidifiers, refrigerators)

If you have any questions regarding donating tools to the Ottawa Tool Library, please contact us.

Tool Wish List

Below is a list of our most requested tools at the OTL. However, we welcome offers of a variety of tools in good/serviceable condition. If you have any questions, please contact us.

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Electric Dethatcher/Aerator (Battery-Powered)
Electric Self-Propelled Mower (Battery Powered)
Demolition Hammer
Concrete saw
Electric Log Splitter
Floor drum sander
Electric Rototiller
Sod Lifter