Answer sources: Friends of San Diego Central Library book donation guidance
Separate older reference material
The program accepts textbooks and computer manuals less than five years old. It excludes high-school textbooks and most encyclopedias. Check uncertain editions before including them in your donation.
Sources: Friends of San Diego Central Library book donation guidance.
Arrange a larger handoff
Bookstore volunteers can offer carts and unloading help. Contact the bookstore for a collection over ten boxes or specialist titles, and confirm when to arrive. Donations are resold to support library programs.
Sources: Friends of San Diego Central Library book donation guidance.
When Dropcurb helps
If your San Diego 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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