--- title: "Pickup Day Guidelines - Give My Books Network" description: "Everything you need to know for a smooth book donation pickup. 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We will be there sometime that day." }, { "@type": "HowToStep", "position": 6, "name": "No Tax Deduction Slips", "text": "Give My Books Network and its Pick-Up Partners are family businesses, not 501(c)(3) nonprofits." }, { "@type": "HowToStep", "position": 7, "name": "Protect from Weather", "text": "Check the weather and cover books or move them to a safe, dry accessible location." }, { "@type": "HowToStep", "position": 8, "name": "Review Your Partner", "text": "We require you to review your Pick-Up Partner after your pickup." } ] } ] --- Feedback ![Give My Books Network Logo](/assets/gmbn-logo-BsMIhLrP.png) - Learn More Schedule Pick-UpGive ME BooksBecome a Pick-Up Partner Sign In [Back to Guidelines](/#pickup-guidelines) # Pickup Day Guidelines Follow these simple guidelines to ensure a smooth and successful book donation pickup Print this page 1 ## Fill Containers Completely Please fill each box or bag completely rather than giving us multiple partially full containers - this helps us conserve space in our vehicle. 2 ## 50lb Max Per Container Ensure all boxes or bags are light enough for one person to carry alone. 50lb MAX. We are strong, but we need our backs! 😊 3 ## Use Boxes or Bags All items should be in a box, bag, or container that we can pick up and take with us. Please do not leave loose books - we will not take them if not in a container. We do not bring replacement boxes. 4 ## Leave Items Out by 8 AM Please have your boxes or bags outside and accessible by 8 AM on your scheduled pick-up day. This ensures our Partners can complete their route efficiently. 5 ## Flexible Pick-up Window Our pick-up window is 8 AM to 8 PM. We cannot guarantee a specific time but will be there sometime that day. 6 ## No Tax Deduction Slips Give My Books Network and its Pick-Up Partners are family businesses, not 501(c)(3) nonprofits. We cannot provide tax deduction forms. If you need one, please take your books to a registered nonprofit. 7 ## Protect from Weather We come rain or shine - please check the weather and cover books or move them to a safe, dry accessible location. We will not pick up rain-soaked books. 8 ## Review Your Partner Important We require you to review your Pick-Up Partner after your pickup. This 3-click questionnaire keeps Partners accountable and helps the next person know who to trust. When you use our service, you agree to leave a review. 📚 **Final Note:** We thank you so much for giving your books and other items! Your donations help give books a second life and support communities in need. ### Ready to Schedule Your Pickup? It only takes a minute to schedule your free book donation pickup Schedule Your Free Pickup ![Give My Books Network Logo](/assets/gmbn-logo-BsMIhLrP.png) **America's Nationwide Community Book-Sharing Network.** Free book and media pickup service! Local Pick-Up Partners collect your donated books, CDs, DVDs, and media right from your doorstep. 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