Books
Don't put them in the recycling cart, whatever the city says. Lost City Books in Adams Morgan pays $1 cash or $2 credit a book, Fridays, Sundays and Mondays; Second Story pays credit. For giving, the Friends of the Library take two bags at a time. Textbooks, test prep and highlighted copies are refused almost everywhere; a Little Free Library takes the last handful.
Last verified October 2026
Updated Friday, October 30, 2026 · real listings, pulled from 130+ sources and reviewed by a person.
Drop it off · 1
Fort Totten Transfer Station — resident drop-off (bulk, trash, recycling, yard waste)
DC residents onlyID: DC driver's license, OR out-of-state photo ID + utility bill (last 30 days) or lease/deed with matching name.
free · You bring it · none · Landfill or incinerator · Last verified October 2026
- Where
- 4900 John McCormack Rd NE, Washington DC 20011 Map
- When
- Tue–Fri 10am–2pm; Sat 7am–2pm; closed Mon, Sun, holidays
Charity · 9
A Wider Circle — Center for Community Service (Silver Spring)
★ 4.7 on Google (569)"Dignity condition": gently used, clean, functional, no rips/stains/damage, apartment-sized. The catch: Refuses adult/YA books.
Free drop-off · They come to you, for a fee · 2+ weeks for standard pickup · Goes to a person · Last verified October 2026
- Drop-off
- 9159 Brookville Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20910 Map
- When
- Drop-off Mon/Wed/Fri/Sat 9–5, Tue 9–4; closed Thu and Sun; no appointment
Bread for the City
★ 4.5 on Google (473)Also coats, hats, gloves, books, small household items, new underwear and toiletries.
free · You bring it · none · Goes to a person · Last verified October 2026
- Where
- 1525 7th St NW, DC 20001; 1700 Marion Barry Ave SE, DC 20020
- When
- Mon–Thu 9–4 at either center
Capitol Hill Books — donations
★ 4.7 on Google (668)Max 4 boxes per visit; contact ahead about what they need; rare/collectible books by appointment.
free · You bring it · none · Resold · Last verified October 2026
- Where
- 657 C St SE, Washington, DC 20003 Map
- When
- Donations ONLY Mon–Wed 4–6 pm
Up to 2 bags per person. The catch: No textbooks, law books, books with missing dust jackets, writing, or damage.
free · You bring it · none · Resold · Last verified October 2026
- Where
- MLK Jr. Memorial Library, A-Level, 901 G St NW, DC 20001; branch groups vary (e.g., Palisades 4901 V St NW, Wednesdays 1–4)
- When
- Varies by branch — call; MLK sales run periodically (e.g., Dec 13 2025, May 16 2026)
Goodwill of Greater Washington — New York Ave NE donation center
★ 3.9 on Google (510)The ONLY DC drop-off on Goodwill's current list; South Dakota Ave and Glover Park are no longer listed.
free drop-off · They come to you, for a fee · none for drop-off · Resold · Last verified October 2026
- Drop-off
- 1403 New York Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002 Map
- When
- Donations Mon–Sat 9–6:30, Sun 10–5
Interfaith Works Essential Needs Center (Clothing Center)
★ 4.4 on Google (265)Clothing, shoes, small household items, toys, children's books, linens, school supplies, infant supplies, toiletries.
free · They come to you · none · Goes to a person · Last verified October 2026
- Drop-off
- 751 Twinbrook Pkwy, Rockville, MD 20851 (poorly marked entrance, south corner) Map
- When
- Donations Tue–Fri 8:30–4, Sat 8:30–1; closed Sun–Mon (per Town of Washington Grove listing)
Martha's Outfitters (Anacostia store)
★ 4.6 on Google (96)Takes new/clean/gently used professional clothing, children's clothing, shoes, books.
free · They come to you · none · Goes to a person · Last verified October 2026
- Drop-off
- 2204 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020 (parking lot next door) Map
- When
- Mon–Fri 10–4
Martha's Table — The Commons (SE) and The Maycroft (NW)
★ 4.9 on Google (338)Accepts baby/children's clothing and shoes, adult business and business-casual clothing, belts/ties, adult shoes, children's books, coats/scarves/gloves (fall-winter only).
free · They come to you · not stated · Goes to a person · Last verified October 2026
- Drop-off
- 2375 Elvans Rd SE, DC 20020; 1474 Columbia Rd NW, DC 20009 (back entrance off alley at 15th St, ring bell)
- When
- Mon–Fri 11–4
Accepts unbroken furniture incl. mattresses, working non-built-in appliances, clothing, housewares, bikes, books, computers, toys.
free · They come to you · varies · Resold · Last verified October 2026
- Booking
- Schedule online at satruck.org or by phone
Pay someone · 7
"From $39" banner is the separate Flex outdoor-pickup product.
$107–$396 · They come to you · same-day · Mixed, by their account · Last verified October 2026
- Booking
- 7 days; same-day if booked early; 24/7 phone
123JUNK (DC-local)
★ 5.0 on Google (128)17+ years, NVAR strategic partner; "Donate, Recycle, Dispose" sequence with named local charity partners, but no diversion % published; donation "may not be possible if unsaleable, overstocked, or bad weather." Same-day not promised.
volume-based, no published figures · They come to you · 1–3 days · Mixed, by their account · Last verified October 2026
- Booking
- Mon–Fri 8:30am–6pm, Sat–Sun 8:30am–4pm
College HUNKS Hauling Junk & Moving (Washington DC / Rockville)
★ 4.8 on Google (3480)Claims "up to 70%" donated/recycled in one place and ">70%" in another — inconsistent, unverifiable.
$99–$699 (1/8 to full truck) per… · They come to you · 1–3 days · Mixed, by their account · Last verified October 2026
- Booking
- Mon–Sat 8am–9pm, Sun 9am–9pm; same/next-day "based on availability"
Claims "as much as 60%" of items donated or recycled — a ceiling, not an average, unverifiable.
volume-based, no published dollar… · They come to you · same-day · Mixed, by their account · Last verified October 2026
- Booking
- Mon–Fri 7am–9pm, Sat–Sun 7am–8pm; online booking 24/7
Not a junk service — you pick the drop-off (charity like Goodwill/Habitat ReStore/Savers, or a transfer station).
DC averages: Lite (1 mover) ~$50,… · They come to you · same-day · Goes to a person · Last verified October 2026
- Booking
- book in-app; arrive "in under 60 minutes" or schedule up to 60 days out
You pay so the charity gets a free pickup.
"from $99" (figure appears on… · They come to you · 1–3 days · Goes to a person · Last verified October 2026
- Booking
- most pickups within 24–48 hours; "priority" within 24h
Donation-first model ("hand-sort, repurpose, recycle, donate; partners with local charities"). The catch: Corporate marketing elsewhere touts donation receipts, but the DC page states no diversion % and does not mention receipts — ask for one at booking.
volume-based, no published figures · They come to you · same-day · Mixed, by their account · Last verified October 2026
- Booking
- same-day/next-day, 2-hour arrival windows; call 15–20 min before
Give it away · 2
Post a photo, flaws, dimensions; "porch pickup, first to grab" works best; expect no-shows.
free · Not stated · hours–days · Goes to a person · Last verified October 2026
A few books at a time only; don't dump boxes.
free · You bring it · none · Goes to a person · Last verified October 2026
Sell it to a store · 4
Best for textbooks and recent nonfiction; mass-market fiction usually quotes $0.
none · They come to you · mail-in 1–2 weeks · Resold · Last verified October 2026
- Booking
- 24/7 quote by ISBN; prepaid shipping label
Lost City Books
★ 4.7 on Google (633)Up to 50 books per visit; photo ID required; >50 books email for appointment; rare books email for evaluation.
none · You bring it · immediate · Resold · Last verified October 2026
- Where
- 2467 18th St NW, Washington DC 20009 Map
- When
- Buying Fri, Sun, Mon 12–5pm only (began July 11, 2025)
Second Story Books – Dupont Circle
★ 4.6 on Google (946)50-item limit per visit.
none · They come to you · immediate · Resold · Last verified October 2026
- Drop-off
- 2000 P St NW, Washington DC 20036 Map
- When
- Store daily 10–8; BUYERS daily 12–2pm only
Second Story Books – Rockville warehouse
★ 4.6 on Google (226)Best route for big collections (photos → appointment).
none · They come to you · immediate · Resold · Last verified October 2026
- Drop-off
- 12160 Parklawn Dr, Rockville MD 20852 Map
- When
- Walk-in buying Mon–Fri 10–12, Sat–Sun 11–2; closed federal holidays; 10 sellers/day cap, call ahead to hold a slot
Who refuses books
- SOME — REFUSES furniture, exercise equipment, TVs/radios, large appliances, computers/electronics, used Tupperware, decor, books/magazines, DVDs/CDs, games/puzzles, strollers/car seats/cribs, toys, jewelry, paint/chemicals, tools, plants, sporting goods, bikes/scooters, wheelchairs/walkers, medical equipment, pet items.
Other things to get rid of
Baby and kids' gear · Batteries, bulbs · Bike · Clothes, shoes, linens · Computer, tablet · Doors, tile, lumber · Fridge, stove, AC · Mattress · Medication · Paint, chemicals · Papers to shred · Phone · Records, instruments · Sofa, chairs, table, dresser · Sports gear · Toys · TV