Wilmington and Beyond — New Castle County, DE
New Castle County is Delaware's most populous area, home to Wilmington's historic downtown, the college town of Newark, and growing suburbs like Middletown and Hockessin. DuPont-era estates and modern subdivisions alike accumulate impressive book collections. BookDrop picks them up for free.
How It Works in New Castle County
Schedule
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Prepare
Box or bag your books and leave them accessible.
We Pick Up
Our team comes to you — free of charge.
Towns We Serve in New Castle County
Delaware's largest city and cultural capital — Wilmington homes are full of books worth sharing.
NewarkHome to the University of Delaware, Newark is a college town with serious book overflow.
New CastleOne of Delaware's oldest towns, where centuries of reading are visible on every shelf.
BearA growing New Castle County community where families accumulate books fast.
MiddletownOne of Delaware's fastest-growing towns — and the bookshelves are growing too.
HockessinAn affluent community where home libraries rival the public ones.
Pike CreekSuburban comfort and serious reading habits define this New Castle County community.
ClaymontOn the Pennsylvania border, Claymont residents read as much as their neighbors up I-95.
About Our Service in New Castle County
BookDrop collects books from homes and businesses throughout New Castle County, Delaware. We accept a minimum of 250 books per pickup and typically schedule within 5–7 business days. Your donated books are sorted, redistributed, and given a second life — whether through resale, donation to libraries, or community programs.