Books
What Should I Do With It?
Books come in all sorts of shapes, sizes, covers, and paper types, and they can all be recycled as mixed paper through curbside recycling programs. This includes paperbacks, hardcovers, and notebooks. If a book has a plastic or metal spiral binding, simply remove it before placing the book in your bin. If your books are still in good condition, consider donating them to a local library, school, or charity before choosing to recycle.
Before throwing this away, see if it can be fixed up, given to a friend, or donated to a local thrift shop. Keeping items in use is the best way to stop waste before it starts!
The recycling guidelines shown here are for general reference and educational purposes. Every city and town has different rules, sorting equipment, and recycling programs.
Please check your local town website or ask your local garbage collection program to make sure you are following your neighborhood's rules.