Answer sources: Columbus Metropolitan Library book donation guidance
Donation supports the library through resale
Friends sells donated materials through library locations, the Library Store and book sales. Choose books in useful condition rather than assuming every donated title will join the circulating collection.
Sources: Columbus Metropolitan Library book donation guidance.
Handle a large clear-out separately
Estimate the number of boxes before contacting Friends. Use small boxes you can lift comfortably and keep accepted media together. Confirm the receiving location and hours before transporting a large load.
For a wider household project, use a house cleanout plan to separate the book handoff from the rest of the belongings.
Sources: Columbus Metropolitan Library book donation guidance.
If the same clear-out includes clothing, keep it separate and use the Columbus clothing donation guide to choose a suitable recipient.
When Dropcurb helps
If your Columbus, Ohio book clear-out leaves accepted boxes to remove, Dropcurb handles loading and transport once they are outside and accessible. Pack books in manageable boxes and count each filled box, not each book. Check heavy or oversized boxes with us first. Choose the charity directly when your goal is donation; standard pickup does not promise a donation destination.
Current Dropcurb prices
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| Item | Pickup of one | Each additional |
|---|---|---|
| Filled household box | $59 | $15 |
For accepted items outside and accessible. Your pickup uses the highest first-item price, plus the additional-item price for each remaining item. Loading, transportation and disposal are included. Prices are before applicable sales tax; see your total before payment.
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