BOOKS

DISPOSAL INFO

Before disposing of a book, consider donating or re-selling.

Hardcover - Hardcover books are accepted for special recycling at the Johnson and Stowe stations. The hardcover bindings will be removed and the insides of the books will be recycled. Softcover books can go in single-stream recycling.

COSTS

Hardcover - $1.00 per 15 gal.

Softcover - Mixed recycling fees apply.

Share the joy by donating your books!

Libraries often host an annual book sale and/or they may accept books for donation year-round. Call your local library to see if they’re interested and what their book donation criteria are (don’t bring books by without checking in first!)

Craftsbury Public Library - 802-586-9683
Johnson Public Library - 802-635-7141
Lanpher Memorial Library (Hyde Park) - 802-888-4628
Morristown Centennial Library - 802-888-3853
Stowe Free Library - 802-253-6145
Varnum Memorial Library (Jeffersonville/Cambridge) - 802-644-2117
Wolcott Public Library - 802-888-9808

Other donation options include:

ReSource, Hyde Park - 802-851-8333
VT Book Recycling

Buying used books is a great way to save money and to contribute to a circular economy. Check out this list from Readers Digest for 15 Places to Find Cheap Books Online.

Looking for an in-person used book sale? Look no further.

And don’t forget to take advantage of our amazing local libraries!