There are many, many options to find books a new home.

• Books can be donated to your local branch of the Madison Public Library.

• Most secondhand stores accept books.

• There are many used bookstores in the area that accept books. Some online searching should reveal many options.

• There are dozens of Little Free Libraries around Madison where good books can be given away.

• There are very likely other charitable organizations out there, like Wisconsin Books to Prisoners, that accept book donations.

 

Book Recycling

Many books, such as text books, older editions, and well worn paperbacks are not good candidates for reuse. These books can be recycled, but we cannot accept them in our green carts.

While phone books and catalogs have water soluble bindings that dissolve in the paper making process, hard cover books and paperbacks have tough bindings that must be removed before the paper can be recycled so they require special handling.

You can recycle books at the Madison Recycling Center, a private firm, at 2200 Fish Hatchery RD. Information on hours etc call 608-251-2115.