Answer sources: Hennepin County Library book donation guidance
Choose reusable books
Separate damaged books before packing. Keep books dry and use manageable boxes. For an unusually large collection, ask the receiving library how much it can handle before travelling.
Understand the destination
Local Friends groups or a third-party vendor may resell donated books to support the library. If you want a specific title placed with a particular reader or program, arrange that directly rather than assuming the donation will be shelved.
When Dropcurb helps
If your Minneapolis 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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