Saving Millions of Books from the Landfill
BookDrop collects, sorts, and redistributes books to keep them out of landfills and in the hands of people who love them. Schedule a free pickup or host a donation bin at your location.
50M+
Books Redistributed
35M+
Lbs of Books Saved from Landfills
500+
Active Partners
What We Offer
How We Work With You
Whether you're a library, thrift store, or community organization, we have a program that fits your needs.
Donation Bins
We place and maintain book donation bins at partner locations, making it easy for communities to donate books 24/7.
Learn moreThrift Store Partnerships
We purchase surplus books from thrift stores, giving them revenue while ensuring books find new homes.
Learn moreLibrary Programs
We help libraries manage deaccessioned materials, turning withdrawn books into opportunities instead of waste.
Learn moreFriends of the Library
We partner with Friends groups to handle unsold book sale inventory, maximizing the value of every donation.
Learn moreHost a Bin
Have a location that could use a donation bin? We'll place one for free — no cost, no maintenance on your end.
Learn moreAcademic Institutions
We partner with colleges, universities, and schools to collect surplus textbooks, library deaccessions, and campus book drives — for free.
Learn moreWholesale Books
Buy sorted books in bulk — pallets, gaylords, and truckloads. Consistent supply, competitive pricing.
Learn more
Saving Millions of Books from the Landfill — sorting, listing, and redistributing them to readers everywhere.
How It Works
Our Simple Process
We make it easy to give your books a second life in three simple steps.
Collect
Books come to us through home pickups, donation bins, and partner organizations across the region.
Sort
Every book is evaluated and sorted. Resalable books are listed online, and the rest are recycled responsibly.
Redistribute
Books find new homes through online sales, wholesale channels, and community programs.
Ready to Give Your Books a Second Life?
Whether you have a few boxes at home or thousands of books at your organization, we'll take care of the rest.