What to do with
Books
Books can't usually be recycled along with other paper recycling because of the glue that's used to bind them.
Instead, there are many possibilities for re-using, donating or reselling books.
If you have books to dispose of, consider the following options:
Sell or exchange them
- Try local second hand book dealers, jumble sales or car boot sales
- Sell or swap your books online - there are lots of sites where you can do this including Amazon, Book Crossing and Green Metropolis
Pass them on...
- Ask family, friends, work colleagues or neighbours if they want them
- Go online to sites such as Freecycle and Freegle to give them away
- Most charity shops will accept second hand books if they are in good condition, as will some libraries
- Other options include schools, doctors’ or dentists’ surgeries, and hospitals