BOOKS

Where can I recycle? »

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 and Book Crossing.

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.