2350 Whitman Rd., Ste. D
Concord, CA 94518
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(925) 687-7701

Pickup: Pick-up in the Bay Area for large loads (20+ boxes or less if close to Concord area)

Drop-off: Call first for receiving hours

General Info: This volunteer organization ships all educational and art materials to needy 3rd world classrooms. School books, textbooks and learning aides, National Geographic magazines. Special arrangements can be made for Saturday donations.

Hours: M-F 9am-2pm, other hours by appt.

E-mail: joinus@booksforthebarios.com

Website: http://www.booksforthebarrios.com

Materials Recycled and/or Reused:

Paper This vendor handles: Paper: White (Clean paper for reuse only)

Reuse This vendor handles: Art Supplies & Materials - Reuse Beads - Reuse Books - Reuse (Do not take adult novels, American history books or religious or foreign language books.) CDs / DVDs / Laser Disks - Reuse Chemistry Equipment - Reuse (For use by teachers & students.) Clothing - Reuse Computer Monitors: Working - Reuse Computers - Reuse (Complete, working systems. No Macs. Pentium I and higher.) Magazines - Reuse (Including National Geographic) Maps - Reuse School / Office Supplies - Reuse (Including pens, pencils, markers, crayons, erasers & anything Children can use in School.) Sporting Goods - Reuse (Including tennis balls) Toys / Games - Reuse (Including Stuffed Animals)

Special Materials This vendor handles: Car / Vehicle Donations