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You do not need to sort anything before pickup. Just pack everything into boxes or bags that are not too heavy. Cases can be cracked or faded — that is fine. The only items that do not work are discs that are snapped in half or homemade recordings on unlabeled burned discs." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Do I need to be home when my media donation is picked up?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "No, you do not need to be home at all. Place your boxes or bags outside starting at 8 AM in a safe, dry spot. Your front stoop, a covered porch, a lobby area, or a garage all work well. The pickup window runs from 8 AM to 8 PM. Unless your building has unusual access, there is no need to call anyone or wait around." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What if no Local Pick-Up Partner currently serves my New York ZIP code?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "You can still submit a pickup request even if no partner currently covers your ZIP code. Your request goes into the out-of-area pickup system, where nearby partners can claim it. The Give My Books Network keeps growing, so coverage expands regularly. Someone in Astoria or Washington Heights can submit a request and often have it fulfilled within days through this system." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Where is the best place to leave my media in a New York apartment building or brownstone?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The front stoop works perfectly for brownstones and walkups across neighborhoods like Park Slope or Astoria. A lobby area your doorman can point to is also a great option. The spot just needs to be accessible and protected from rain. New York buildings come in all shapes, so pick any dry, reachable location. If something is unusual about your building access, you can give us a quick call." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Where do my donated DVDs and media go after pickup?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "After collection, your Local Pick-Up Partner handles all the sorting. Many items are redistributed to readers, schools, libraries, nonprofits, and organizations that request them through programs like Give ME Books. Some items may be resold by the partner to help sustain the free pickup service. Items that truly cannot be reused may eventually be recycled as a last resort." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Do my DVDs need to be in perfect condition to be picked up?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "No, your DVDs do not need to be in perfect condition. Surface scratches, faded cover art, cracked cases, and old rental stickers are all fine. What matters is that the disc itself is not snapped in half. Those three shelves of early 2000s movies or a box of kids' films your family outgrew are exactly what this service is built for. Do not talk yourself out of donating them." } } ] } ] } ] --- Feedback ![Give My Books Network Logo](/assets/gmbn-logo-BsMIhLrP.png) - Learn More Schedule Pick-UpGive ME BooksBecome a Pick-Up Partner Sign In 1. [Home](/) 2. [New York](/new-york-ny) 3. DVD & Media Donation Pickup # DVD & Media Donation Pickup in New York, NY DVD & Media Donation Pickup in New York, NY: Schedule a Free Pickup Today Schedule Free PickupView All New York Services ## What Counts as Donatable Media for Pickup People ask us this all the time. "Can I include my old Blu-rays? What about VHS tapes?" Short answer: yes. DVDs, Blu-rays, CDs, audiobooks on disc, and VHS tapes all count. So do video games. If it's a physical piece of media sitting on your shelf collecting dust, we're happy to pick it up. Here's what trips people up. They think everything needs to be in perfect condition or still in the original case. It doesn't. Cases are nice, but a disc without one is still useful. Scratched cases, faded cover art, old rental stickers, none of that matters. What does matter is that the disc itself isn't cracked or shattered. A surface scratch is fine. A disc snapped in half? That one's done. We see this every week in New York. Someone has three shelves of DVDs from the early 2000s, a stack of kids' movies the family outgrew, and a box of CDs from college. They're not sure any of it is worth donating. It absolutely is. Many of these items get redistributed to readers, schools, libraries, nonprofits, and organizations that request them. Some may be resold by the local Pick-Up Partner to help sustain the free pickup service. Items that truly can't be reused may eventually be recycled as a last resort. You don't need to sort anything. Don't separate DVDs from CDs or pull out the Blu-rays. Just pack everything into boxes or bags that aren't too heavy. Our partners handle all the sorting after collection. One thing to keep in mind: homemade recordings, unlabeled burned discs, and damaged cases with no media inside aren't ideal. But a mix of store-bought movies, music, and games? That's exactly what this service is built for. Those shelves you've been meaning to clear out for two years, this is your chance. Schedule Free Pickup ![What Counts as Donatable Media for Pickup](/assets/service-books-collection-DJKSmgFT.jpg) ## How to Schedule Your DVD and Media Donation Pickup in New York Scheduling takes about two minutes. You enter your ZIP code on our site, and if a Local Pick-Up Partner serves your area, they'll show up right on the screen. Pick them, choose from their available service days, and you're done. The pickup lands on their schedule automatically. No back-and-forth emails. No waiting for approval. What if no partner currently covers your ZIP code? You can still submit a request. It goes into our out-of-area pickup system, where nearby partners can claim it. Someone in Astoria or Washington Heights submits a request, and a partner picks it up within days. The network keeps growing, so coverage does too. Just pack your media into boxes or bags that aren't too heavy. Our partners handle all the sorting after they collect everything. No need to separate DVDs from CDs or organize anything by genre. Once you've got a date locked in, place your items outside starting at 8 AM in a safe, dry spot. A front stoop works. So does a covered porch, a lobby area your doorman can point to, or inside a garage. The pickup window runs from 8 AM to 8 PM, so your partner has a full day to swing by. Nobody needs to be home. You don't need to call anyone or leave special instructions unless there's something unusual about your building access. Got a stack of old DVDs in a closet you're finally clearing out? Schedule your pickup, set the items out, and go about your day. Need help figuring out the best spot to leave things? Give us a call. Schedule Free Pickup ![How to Schedule Your DVD and Media Donation Pickup in New York](/assets/service-pickup-books-BYI_zy2v.jpg) ## How to Prepare Your Media Collection Before the Team Arrives Here's the good news. You don't need to sort anything. Our Local Pick-Up Partners handle sorting after collection. Your only job is getting everything packed up and placed outside. No cataloging, no labeling, no stress. Grab some sturdy boxes or bags. Cardboard boxes work great, and so do reusable shopping bags. Pack them well so nothing spills, but don't make them too heavy. A box stuffed with 80 DVDs sounds fine until someone tries to lift it. If you can carry it comfortably, it's the right weight. Split bigger collections across a few containers rather than cramming everything into one. Got cases that are cracked or empty? Toss them in with everything else. Mix in those old VHS tapes from the back of your closet. Audiobooks on CD, music albums, boxed sets, all of it goes together. Our partners figure out what goes where after the fact. Placement matters, especially in New York where space is tight. Leave your boxes or bags in a safe, dry spot starting at 8 AM on your scheduled pickup day. Outside your front door works. A covered porch, a lobby area, inside a garage. If you're in a walkup in Astoria or a brownstone in Park Slope, the stoop is usually perfect. Just make sure it's accessible and won't get rained on. Nobody needs to be home. The pickup window runs from 8 AM to 8 PM, so you can head to work or run errands without worrying about timing. Unless there's something unusual about your building's access, there's no need to call or wait around. One thing we tell everyone: if it's been sitting in a damp basement, give the cases a quick check. Mold or heavy water damage can make items hard to reuse. But a little dust or some wear? Totally fine. Nine times out of ten, what people think is "too old to donate" still has plenty of life left. Schedule Free Pickup ![How to Prepare Your Media Collection Before the Team Arrives](/assets/service-prepare-books-WRsKfsP3.jpg) ## What Happens During a Media Pickup in New York The whole process is simpler than most people expect. You schedule your pickup, set your items outside, and a Local Pick-Up Partner handles the rest. No waiting around. No awkward time windows that eat your whole Saturday. You pick a service day that fits your schedule. On that morning, place your DVDs, CDs, Blu-rays, and other media in boxes or bags, packed well so nothing spills, but not so heavy that a box rips when someone lifts it. Leave everything in a safe, dry spot starting at 8 AM. Your front stoop, your lobby, a covered porch, a garage. Somewhere accessible and out of the weather. People in Astoria often leave items right by their front gate. Folks in brownstone neighborhoods across Brooklyn use the top step. Nobody needs to be home. The pickup window runs from 8 AM to 8 PM, and your Local Pick-Up Partner will collect everything during that time. Just set it out and go. You don't need to sort anything either. Don't separate DVDs from CDs or pull out the old VHS tapes. Toss audiobooks in there too if you've got them. Partners handle all the sorting after collection. Nine times out of ten, someone calls us worried they're doing it wrong. They want to organize by genre or label what's inside each bag. We appreciate the thought, but it's truly not necessary. Box it up, put it out, and you're done. After your partner picks up the items, they sort through everything. Many items get redistributed to readers, schools, libraries, nonprofits, and organizations requesting materials through the Give ME Books program. Some items may be resold to support the partner's business and help sustain this free pickup service. Items that can't find a second life may eventually be recycled as a last resort. The goal is always to keep media in circulation as long as possible. Schedule Free Pickup ![What Happens During a Media Pickup in New York](/assets/service-books-collection-DJKSmgFT.jpg) ## Where Your Donated DVDs and Media Go After Pickup This is the question we hear more than any other. "What actually happens to my stuff?" Fair enough. You're handing over boxes of movies, CDs, and audiobooks you've held onto for years. You deserve to know. Once our Local Pick-Up Partner collects your items, sorting happens after the fact. The partner goes through everything and figures out the best path for each item. Some DVDs and media get redistributed to readers, schools, libraries, and nonprofits that can put them to use. Organizations can request materials directly through the Give ME Books program, which connects groups across the country with the books and media they need. Some items may be resold by the partner. That's how the free pickup service stays free, it supports the partner's family, their overhead, and the cost of running pickups across the city. Without that piece, the whole thing falls apart. So when a partner resells a portion of what they collect, that's what keeps the service available to you at no cost. Not every disc or case finds a second home. Cracked jewel cases, water-damaged covers, scratched-beyond-repair DVDs, items that truly can't be reused may eventually be recycled as a last resort. But the goal is always reuse first. Redistribution second. Recycling only when nothing else works. That old documentary box set collecting dust in your closet might end up on a library shelf or in a classroom. Music CDs and audiobooks donated in New York have reached schools and community organizations that actively seek out physical media — a tradition with deep roots in how [libraries and cultural institutions preserve and share collected materials](https://www.loc.gov/loc/lcib/0405-6/folklife.html) with the public. Your kids' animated movie collection could land with a family who'll actually watch them. Your DVDs don't just disappear after pickup. They move forward. Schedule Free Pickup ![Where Your Donated DVDs and Media Go After Pickup](/assets/service-pickup-books-BYI_zy2v.jpg) ## How DVD & Media Donation Pickup Works in New York ### Schedule Online Book your free dvd & media donation pickup in New York in just 2 minutes. ### Set Your Location Tell us where to pick up - we come to your door. ### We Pick Up Our local Pick-Up Partner arrives on your scheduled date. ### Books Get New Life Your donations support readers and literacy programs. ## Why Choose GMBN for DVD & Media Donation Pickup ### 100% Free Service No fees, no hidden costs - just free pickup. ### Door-to-Door Convenience We come to you. No trips to donation centers. ### Flexible Scheduling Pick a date that works for your schedule. ### Eco-Friendly Keep books out of landfills and in circulation. ### Support Literacy Your books help readers across the community. ### All Media Accepted Books, textbooks, CDs, DVDs, and more. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What types of DVDs and media can I put out for pickup in New York? ### Do I need to be home when my media donation is picked up? ### What if no Local Pick-Up Partner currently serves my New York ZIP code? ### Where is the best place to leave my media in a New York apartment building or brownstone? ### Where do my donated DVDs and media go after pickup? ### Do my DVDs need to be in perfect condition to be picked up? ## Related Services in New York [ ### Donate Books to Literacy Programs Learn more ](/new-york-ny/donate-books-to-literacy-programs)[ ### Donate Books to Community Centers Learn more ](/new-york-ny/donate-books-to-community-centers)[ ### Donate Books to Libraries Learn more ](/new-york-ny/donate-books-to-libraries)[ ### Donate Books to Little Free Libraries Learn more ](/new-york-ny/donate-books-to-little-free-libraries)[ ### Book Recycling Service Learn more ](/new-york-ny/book-recycling-service)[ ### Book & Media Recycling Learn more ](/new-york-ny/book-and-media-recycling) [Back to New York Hub](/new-york-ny) ## Schedule Your DVD & Media Donation Pickup in New York Ready to give your books a second life? 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