Two Easy Waysto Donate Your Books
Drop them in a Book Bin any time of day, or schedule a free doorstep pickup when you have 3 boxes or more. Every book you pass along finds a new reader or is responsibly recycled, never in the landfill.
Not sure which? Under 3 boxes, use a bin. 3 or more, book a pickup.
Book Bin Drop-Off Locations
Drop off books and media any time of day at any of our bins around Chicagoland, or bring them straight to our warehouse in Franklin Park.
Have a parking lot or busy entrance? Host a Book Bin!
A Book Bin turns a quiet corner of your lot into the easiest place in town to pass books along, and gives your neighbors one more reason to stop by.
We Come to You
Our trucks run regular routes through Chicagoland. Enter your ZIP code to see the next date we'll be on your street, then set your boxes out the morning of. Pickups are contactless, so you don't need to be home.
3 boxes or more
Smaller amounts are perfect for a Book Bin. For 3 or more boxes, book a pickup.
Pack them up
Boxes or bags that one person can lift. We can't pack for you, but we take almost everything.
Set them out
Leave everything on your porch or in front of your garage the night before or morning of your pickup. Cover them if rain is coming.
We handle the rest
Our crew loads it all, and your books head to new readers, literacy partners, or recycling.
Pickup Routes Across Chicagoland
From the North Shore to Normal. Every town below has its own page with local pickup details.
What We Accept and What We Don't
All genres and categories. Fiction, non-fiction, children's books, old classics, new bestsellers, and more.
Yes, please!
Sorry, we can't take
Damaged items can spoil a whole truckload, so when in doubt, recycle them curbside instead.
