ABOUT CLEAN EARTH BOOKS
Wholesale used books supplier serving libraries, schools, bookstores, and nonprofits nationwide since 2008.
Our Journey
From a storage unit in 2009 to a nationwide effort keeping books in readers' hands—and out of landfills.
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2008
Our Story Begins
Alan Walters and Bryan Haynes founded Clean Earth Books with a mission to give used books a second life and keep them out of landfills.
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2009
First Storage Unit
We took our first step toward growth by leasing a small storage unit to store and organize donated books.
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2010
Expanding Into Our First Warehouse
In early 2010, we leased our first 2,000 sq ft warehouse, allowing us to store more books and operate more efficiently.
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2011
Bigger Space, Bigger Vision
We expanded our warehouse space and began buying books in bulk, setting the stage for faster growth and greater impact.
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2013
First Conveyor Processing Line Installed
We installed our first conveyor processing line, streamlining how books moved through our facility.
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2014
Massive Leap and New Capabilities
We moved into a 100,000 sq ft facility and began shredding books that could not be reused, furthering our sustainability mission.
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2016
One Million Books Rehomed
Our community and partners helped us reach the incredible milestone of one million books given a second life.
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2017
Fine-Tuning and a New Home
We fine-tuned our processes and moved into our current 75,000 sq ft warehouse space to support even greater efficiency. After 10 years of a successful partnership, Bryan Haynes left the company to pursue other interests.
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2021
Automated Sortation Line Installed
We installed an automated sortation line to improve efficiency and streamline our operations.
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2025
Book Donation Bin Program Launched
We launched our Book Donation Bin Program to expand our outreach and make donating books easier for communities.
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2025
10M+ Books Rehomed, 100M+ Pounds Recycled
We reached two incredible milestones: over 10 million books rehomed and more than 100 million pounds of books recycled and diverted from landfills.
OUR STORY
Clean Earth Books was founded in 2008 with a simple mission: to give every book a second chance and keep them out of landfills. Over the years, our work has rehomed more than 10 million books and recycled over 100 million pounds of unwanted books. Less waste. More readers. A cleaner planet.
Visit Our Location
Stop by our facility in Atlanta to see our operations and discuss your wholesale book needs in person.
Clean Earth Books
Atlanta, GA 30336
Large Donations: For donations over 500 books, please make an appointment during business hours, Monday through Friday 8 am to 4 pm
Get in Touch
Whether you're looking to donate books, need wholesale services, or have questions about our mission, we're here to help.
Wholesale Services
Email: help@cleanearthbooks.com
Phone: (470) 270-8089
For bulk book orders and institutional partnerships
Book Donations
Address:
2065 Peachtree Industrial Blvd
Atlanta, GA 30341
Large donation pickups available
Send us a Message
Join Our Team
We're always looking for passionate, mission-driven people who care about sustainability, books, and making a tangible difference in their community.
At Clean Earth Books, you'll be part of a team that's rehomed over 10 million books and diverted more than 100 million pounds from landfills. Whether you're sorting books, managing operations, or connecting with partners, your work directly contributes to our environmental impact and helps stories find new readers.
If you're ready to join a growing company where your efforts truly matter, we'd love to hear from you.
To Apply: Send your resume and a brief note about your interest to help@cleanearthbooks.com