- Books saved from landfill
- 1,000,000 or more
Reusable books stay in circulation. Books unsuitable for reuse go to a dedicated paper recycler.
Books to donate. Books to discover.
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5 out of 5 stars
It was so easy too, I just left the books on my porch and they came by to pick them up. So easy!
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5 out of 5 stars
I purchased the Canadian Curriculum Grade 5, Grade 6, and Kindergarten. It's very cheap here in respect to any other shops.
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5 out of 5 stars
Really smooth process - they were responsive over email, right on time for the pickup, and quick.
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5 out of 5 stars
It’s a very easy and nice process for the free book pickup service.
Tina Google review
More reading. Less waste.
Your books can do more good.
Giving books or buying from us helps stories find a useful next life.
- Books donated
- 100,000 or more
Book donations support literacy programs and people with limited access to reading.
- Recipients
- 150,000 or more
Through donations and resale, books reach people who can put them to use.
Working together
Our partners
From collection partners to resale marketplaces, our network helps books find their next chapter.
Book Pickup Service Areas
Pickups in Buffalo and nearby western New York communities
We collect books in the following communities. Availability depends on your address and our pickup routes. Request a pickup so we can confirm.
Amherst
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Tonawanda
Lewiston
Lockport
Kenmore
Lackawanna
Gardenville
West Seneca
East Seneca
Williamsville
Getzville
South Lockport
Orchard Park
Pine Hill
Sloan
Bryant
Prefer to drop off?
Our Amherst, New York warehouse is open Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m., excluding holidays. No appointment is needed.
See the warehouse address and directions.
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FAQ
Book donation questions
Yes. Book pickups are free in both Canada and the United States. Availability depends on your address and our current routes.
Request a book pickup with your address, book details, and preferred days. Our team will confirm availability and arrange a time with you.
We collect fiction, nonfiction, children’s books, textbooks, encyclopedias, magazines, travel guides, older books, and books in other languages. Tell us about any damage or condition issues when requesting a pickup.
We donate books to local literacy programs and people with limited access to books. Organizations can contact us to ask about available donations.
We do not currently provide official donation tax receipts for book donations.
Bring your books to our Amherst warehouse during drop-off hours. No appointment is needed. See our warehouse location and drop-off hours.
Tell us roughly how many books you have when requesting a pickup. Our team will confirm whether the load fits an available route. You can also bring books to our warehouse during drop-off hours.
Some books are sold to help fund collection, donation, and recycling. Books unsuitable for reuse go to a dedicated paper recycler. Each book's condition helps determine its next step.
Yes, we welcome requests from local schools, daycares, libraries, and literacy programs for book donations. Please fill out our contact form and select “Requesting a Donation.” Our team will review your request and get in touch with you.
Still have a question? Contact our team.
Let’s do more together.
For book donations, donation requests, events, or business partnerships, Contact our team. Let’s see what we can do together.
