General Questions

Is Worldwide Book Drive a Non-Profit Organization?

Worldwide Book Drive is a social venture not a non-profit organization. That is, we are a business working to harness the power of commerce to benefit society. We work very closely with a number of non-profit organizations to source and distribute needed books. We believe we can more effectively work with our local, national and worldwide literacy and recycling partners by operating as a for-profit social venture.

Where do the books come from?

Private organizations, libraries, students, professors, families, and everyday people give books and magazines that they are not using.

What happens to the books that are given to the Worldwide Book Drive?

All of the books and magazines we collect are sorted and distributed to the places they are most needed to benefit society and to build the company.

Most of the books we receive are made available for donations to qualified schools, inner-city community centers, international development organizations and other community outreach entities.

Some books are sold for revenue to cover the overhead expenses of collections, warehousing, sorting, processing, recycling and the growth and development of Worldwide Book Drive.  Come visit our on-line store, or if you are in the area come see our new brick-and-mortar store in Orem! 

We are the only hardback book recycler in the Mountain West Region.  That is, we actually take the time to remove the spines and sort the paper from obsolete hardbound books so that the pages can be turned back into paper. 

What type of books does Worldwide Book Drive carry?

    * Encyclopedias (after 1995)
    * Novels
    * Juvenile
    * Children's Picture Books
    * Text books
        o Hard Science
        o Soft Science
        o Computer Science
    * Science Magazines and Journals
    * Foreign Language, (assorted languages)
    * Religious, (assorted religions)

Get Books Questions
Who qualifies for books?

Anyone with a need qualifies for books, although entities with 501(c)3 status do receive priority.

How do I get books?

Simply fill out the form on the Get Books link and a Worldwide Book Drive representative will contact you.

What is the minimum order quantity for books?

There is currently no minimum or maximum order quantity although we expect this to change as the organization continues to develop.

How much do the books cost?

The books themselves are absolutely free. Generally, we do charge a stocking and cataloging fee of $0.50 per book, but some individuals and organizations may qualify for free shipping and handling. Right now, however, each case is handled by a per-request basis, so contact us to see if you qualify for free books!

How do I contribute books to Worldwide Book Drive?

Visit our contact page to contribute books.  You can call us or send an email (worldbookdrive@gmail.com) to find out the nearest drop off location or to schedule a pickup.