Donate books in San Francisco, with doorstep pickup.
Doorstep pickup across San Francisco - from the Sunset to the Mission. No parking, no stairs, no waiting in line at a drop-off.
Where to donate books in San Francisco
The easiest answer is your own front door. Shelves full of books you've already read, textbooks from a course that ended years ago, picture books the kids have outgrown. We pick them up from your door in San Francisco and deliver them to a local organization that can use them.
Skip the drop-off run
In San Francisco that usually means hauling bags down three flights of stairs, finding parking near a drop-off bin and hoping it isn't full.
Skip the coordination
No figuring out which organization wants books right now, no calling around. We match your items to an organization we support in San Francisco or nearby.
Skip the guesswork
Once your books are delivered, we tell you the name of the organization that received them.
What books can you donate in San Francisco?
If you'd hand it to a friend, we'll take it.
✓Yes, please
Used books of every kind: fiction, non-fiction, children's and picture books, textbooks (recent editions), cookbooks, comics and graphic novels, reference books - clean and readable.
✕Sorry, we can't take
Water-damaged, moldy or torn books, broken spines, heavily highlighted textbooks, old magazines and outdated encyclopedias.
Pack books in boxes you can lift, spines down. A Light Pickup covers one bag up to 20 lbs; for boxes choose the Books Only Pickup.
How books donation pickup in San Francisco works
Book it. Sit back. We take care of the rest.
Choose your pickup
Choose Light or Flexi Pickup, enter your San Francisco ZIP and pick a time slot. Your fee depends on the distance from your address to the organization your items are matched with, and you always see it before you pay.
Hand over at your door
Pack your books in any bag or box and have them ready at the door. Our logistics partner picks them up during your time slot.
Where it went
Your books are delivered to an organization we support in San Francisco or nearby that can use them. We'll let you know its name.
Two ways to book, $24.99 onwards.
One bag, up to 20 lbs. Perfect for the pile by the door.
Boxes of books - as many as you can lift.
Your fee depends on the distance from your address to the organization your items are matched with - you always see it before you pay. Donating your pre-loved things should be as easy as ordering takeout - so that's what we built.
Where we pick up books in San Francisco
We pick up books across San Francisco. Enter your ZIP on the booking page to see the time slots available on your street.
Donation drop-off in San Francisco
Prefer to drop off yourself? Choose the free drop-off option when you book and we'll email you verified drop points near you in San Francisco that accept books.
Donating books in San Francisco: your questions, answered
Where can I donate books in San Francisco?
Right from your doorstep. Book a Light Pickup or Books Only Pickup, pack your books in any bag or box, and our logistics partner collects them during your time slot. We deliver them to an organization we support in San Francisco or nearby that has asked for books, and we tell you its name. Prefer to drop off? Choose the free drop-off option when you book and we'll email you verified drop points near you.
How much does donation pickup in San Francisco cost?
Our pickups start at $24.99 onwards - the fee pays for the pickup and the matching, and you always see it before you pay. It isn't a donation, so it isn't tax-deductible. We'll tell you which organization received your items. If you'd rather donate for free, choose the drop-off option when you book and we'll email you verified drop points in San Francisco that accept books.
How much does a books donation pickup in San Francisco cost?
Light Pickup $24.99 onwards for one bag (up to 20 lbs). Books Only Pickup $42.99 onwards for boxes of books. The fee depends on the distance from your address to the organization your items are matched with, and you always see it before you pay. Prefer to donate for free? Ask us for a list of nearby organizations that accept drop-offs.
Where do donated books from San Francisco go?
To an organization we support in San Francisco or nearby that has asked for books. Organizations use them or sell them to fund their work. Once your items are delivered, we'll let you know the organization's name.
Can I donate books to the San Francisco library instead?
Many library Friends groups take donations for their book sales, each with its own days, limits and no-lists, so check before you go. A pickup is the option for when the stack is heavy or your week is full: we collect from your door and tell you which organization received your books. Used books of every kind are welcome - novels, children's books and textbooks under 10 years old.
Can I add other items to the same pickup in San Francisco?
Yes. Clothes, shoes, toys, books and school supplies can all go in one booking - just pack them together. For furniture or heavy items, see our bulk & heavy items page.
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