Free Pickup for Withdrawn Library Books
BookDrop handles free pickup of deaccessioned and withdrawn books for public, academic, school, and special libraries. We manage all the logistics, loading, and labor — and we pick up worldwide.
50M+
Books Redistributed
35M+
Lbs of Books Saved from Landfills
500+
Active Partners
What We Offer
How We Work With You
Free home pickup for individuals, plus dedicated programs for libraries, colleges, and institutions.
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We help libraries manage deaccessioned materials, turning withdrawn books into opportunities instead of waste.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
Serving universities worldwide. We partner with colleges, universities, and schools to collect surplus textbooks, library deaccessions, and campus book drives. Free pickup — and depending on the collection, we may pay you for it.
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.
Our Partners
Trusted by Universities, Libraries & Nonprofits
We work with leading institutions across the country to keep books in circulation and out of landfills. BookDrop's roots run deep in the book world — Baker & Taylor, the nation's largest library distributor for nearly two centuries, was an early part owner of our company.
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.