It’s also possible that you’re looking into recycling an ereader. Technology can be hard to recycle due to tons of different laws surrounding batteries used in the devices. Be sure to double check for the specific requirements in your area, as sometimes there can be differences in policies from city to city. The world of book recycling is complicated, but I’m here to help guide you through it. When in doubt, be sure to check with your local recycling plant to ensure that you’re doing what’s best for your area. I would be remiss to not say anything about figuring out other ways to part from old books that don’t involve recycling them. It’s always a good idea to look into selling your used books or finding a place to donate them. Destroying and recycling a book should be one of your last resorts. But if you really think it’s time to look into recycling your books, this is a great place to start. Moldy pages can NOT be recycled and should be removed from the book and disposed of in the trash. Once you have confirmed there is no mold, or you have removed the moldy pages, feel free to treat your old paperback like any other paper. If you live in the UK or Canada, recycling a paperback is a bit more complicated. Paperbacks can’t be placed in your recycling bin, but some recycling centers will take them. As with paperback books, be sure to check for signs of mold before throwing the pages in with the recycling. Recycling hardcover books outside of the U.S. is a bit more tricky. Most places won’t take them, so be sure to look into best practices for your area. If you purchased an ereader from Barnes & Noble, they may take it from you, but that depends entirely on where you live. For any other tablets, be sure to double check with the manufacturer to see if they also have any recycling or buy back programs. While the world of book recycling can get complicated it can make a real impact. And who knows? Maybe your recycled books will be used to make your next favorite read!
