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Where Your Donations Go (Conroe & Montgomery County)
Conroe Book Donations is a service of Lone Star Book Rescue — a local, for-profit book rescue and recycling pickup service focused on keeping usable books and media in circulation.
Current Donation Recipients
Nursing homes & assisted living communities — books that can brighten days, spark memories, and keep minds engaged.
Children’s hospitals & women’s hospitals — comfort reading and family-friendly materials for patients during long stays.
Goodwill — helping make books affordable while supporting local community programs.
Upcoming Donation Plans
Local libraries — supporting community reading access and literacy initiatives when needs align.
VA offices & veteran support locations — providing recreational and educational reading materials to serve veterans.
Other local organizations in need — we’re always expanding our list of places where books can help.
Simplifying the process of decluttering your library in 3 easy steps.
1. We Come to You
No need to hunt for drop-off locations in Conroe or haul heavy boxes to a thrift store. We offer free book donation pickup in Conroe, Willis, The Woodlands, and all of Montgomery County, TX.
Just pack your books and media into sturdy boxes or bags, place them on your porch, driveway, or in the garage for porch pickup, and we handle the rest.
We specialize in estate book cleanouts, downsizing libraries, and bulk book removal, so you don’t have to lift a single box.
2. We Sort & Scan
After pickup, we carefully sort and scan your donated books, CDs, DVDs, and video games.
A small portion of in-demand items may be resold to help fund free pickups (fuel, storage, and labor) — the rest is donated or recycled where possible.
3. We Donate & Recycle
Most books are donated in bulk to local thrift stores, library Friends groups, senior communities, and literacy nonprofits in Montgomery County, Texas.
This keeps your books in circulation and supports local readers and charities.
Items that are too damaged to save are responsibly recycled where facilities allow, helping keep unwanted books and media out of landfills in Conroe and the surrounding area.
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Everything you need to know about donating books in Conroe.
Is this book pickup service free?
Yes! Our pickup service is free for residents in Conroe, Willis, and The Woodlands. To keep pickups free and reduce waste, we sort donations—some items may be responsibly reused to cover operating costs, and the rest is donated or recycled where possible.
Do you offer book drop-off in Conroe?
No. We do not offer drop-off. We provide free pickup in Conroe, Willis, and The Woodlands.
If you prefer donating in person, see our
Where to Donate guide
for local options.
Do you take encyclopedias or textbooks?
We love textbooks! College textbooks, technical manuals, and professional guides are great donations. However, we cannot accept encyclopedias older than 10 years as they are unfortunately outdated and difficult to rehome.
Are you a 501(c)(3) charity?
No. We are not a 501(c)(3), so donations are not tax-deductible. We sort donations to keep usable books out of the landfill and rehome them with readers and local outlets whenever possible. Our focus is sustainability and getting more books back into circulation.
How do I schedule a free book pickup in Conroe or Willis?
Fill out the pickup request form on this page with your address and estimated quantity. We’ll follow up to confirm the next available pickup time in your area.
Do you offer book donation pickup for estates or large cleanouts?
Yes. We help with estate cleanouts, downsizing, and bulk book removal in Conroe, Willis, The Woodlands, and nearby areas. Just choose “Large” or “Estate” on the form and add details.
Do you accept CDs, DVDs, or video games for pickup?
Yes. We accept CDs, DVDs/Blu-ray, and video games (in original cases when possible). Include media in your pickup request so we can plan space accordingly.
How do I get rid of old books in Conroe?
If your books are clean and dry, schedule a free pickup and we’ll sort them for resale or donation. Items that are too damaged to save are recycled where facilities allow.
What should I do with damaged or moldy books?
We can’t accept books with mold, heavy water damage, or strong odors.
If you’re unsure, mention it in the pickup form and we’ll advise.
For items that can’t be saved, dispose safely and check local recycling guidance when available —
Montgomery County Recycle Center
.
Do you have a guide to local drop-off donation options?
Yes — if you prefer donating in person, see our
Where to Donate guide
for local options and guidelines. If you have boxes to clear out fast, scheduling a free pickup is usually the easiest option.
Do you pick up outside Conroe / Willis / The Woodlands?
We focus on Montgomery County, but we can sometimes help with special cases.
If you’re donating college or trade textbooks in Huntsville, use our dedicated page here:
Huntsville textbook donation pickup
.
Ready to donate your books?
Fill out a quick request and we’ll follow up with pickup times in your part of Montgomery County.
Lone Star Book Rescue is a local, family-run business dedicated to keeping books and media out of landfills in Montgomery County, Texas.
We’re a local, family-run book & media pickup service focused on keeping usable items in circulation and reducing landfill waste in Montgomery County.
To keep pickups free, donations are sorted—some items may be responsibly reused to cover operating costs, and the rest is donated or recycled where possible.
Books that aren’t a good fit for resale are donated to local thrift stores, literacy programs, and community organizations, and items that are too damaged to save are recycled where facilities allow. Our goal is to keep as many books as possible in circulation and out of the trash.
