Got Books, Inc. the leading used book collection and reuse company in New England will conducting a book drive in Waltham on May 9th and May 23rd from 7a to 5p. We will be collecting unwanted books, DVDs, audio books or Cds. Pick up is free from your home or office. Minimum of 50 items please for pick up. To schedule a pick up go to www.gotbooks.com/schedule-a-pick-up
Deadline to reserve a pick up for May 9th is May 3rd and the deadline for May 23rd is May 16th
Martha Creedon
1:59 pm on Thursday, April 26, 2012
It's my understanding that this is not a non-profit organization, with books being re-sold online at a profit, a tiny percentage of which ends up being donated to non-profits. I'd simply advise people to do their homework and decide for themselves if this is what they want to do. Local bookshops on Moody Street, one a non-profit and another a for-profit, both accept donations. My personal preference is to support these enterprises, thus supporting local organizations and businesses in Waltham.
GardenHappy
3:38 pm on Thursday, April 26, 2012
Thanks for mentioning that! The big advantage is the pick-up. Perhaps some boys and girls could organize a "book pick up day from and to Waltham" to get the books to the Waltham Book stores!