Your books
deserve a
second life.
We pick up your unwanted books for free — keeping them out of the landfill and placing them back into the hands of your community.
12,400+
Books rescued this year
How It Works
Three simple
steps to give.
No sorting required. No drop-off needed. We come to you, completely free of charge.
Step 01
Schedule Online
Pick a date and time that works for you. Takes less than 60 seconds.
Step 02
Box Them Up
Place your books in any box or bag. Leave them at your door — we handle the rest.
Step 03
Books Find Homes
We resell online and host HUGE community sales quarterly.
Schedule a Pickup
We come to
your door.
Book a free pickup in under a minute. We collect every Tuesday and Thursday — just pick the date that suits you and leave the rest to us.
Tuesdays & Thursdays only
Our team operates every Tuesday and Thursday. Select an available day from the calendar and we'll confirm your slot.
Confirmed by email or phone
You'll receive a confirmation from our team at info@giveyourbooks.com or you can call/text us at (805) 979-8988.
Always 100% free
No hidden fees, no subscriptions. Pickup is completely free — always.
Prefer to call or text?
Reach us directly at (805) 979-8988 — we're happy to help you schedule over the phone or via text message.
Request Your Free Pickup
Fill in your details and choose an available Tuesday or Thursday. We'll be in touch to confirm.
Prefer to talk? Call or text us at (805) 979-8988.
22k+
Books collected
0
Books sent to landfill
Why It Matters
Every book tossed is a
story lost.
Millions of perfectly good books end up in our landfills every year. Meanwhile, countless communities lack access to affordable reading material. We bridge that gap — one free pickup at a time.
Zero waste, zero cost
Every book is rehomed, recycled responsibly, or upcycled. Nothing goes to landfill. Nothing costs you a cent.
Strengthening communities
Books reach schools, shelters, and neighbourhood libraries across your region, as well as our HUGE low cost community sales.