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Where Can I Recycle Hardback Books in Philadelphia?

When most people think of recycling books, they think of donating or selling them.

This is a wonderful and encouraged option, but hardback books and encyclopedias can actually be recycled in your single stream recycling bin “a few at a time”, according to RecycleByCity.

Basically, they can be recycled, but not your entire collection in one swoop. Here are some fine donation options as well:

Where can i recycle hardback books & encyclopedias in philadelphia?

  • Amazon: Amazon will buy any and every book. This is a great option for selling your used Hardback Books and Encyclopedias.
  • The Book Trader: (7 North 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106) This cute used book shop is located in Old City Philadelphia will gladly buy used books, which includes encyclopedias and hardbacks.
  • The Spiral Bookcase: (112 Cotton Street, Philadelphia, PA 19127) This quaint used book shop in Manayunk is another great place to sell your books.

As a take away, we can see that recycling your hardback books is an option, but donating or selling them can have even greater benefits!

 

Bridget Wilby

Bridget is a cadet at the United States Military Academy. Her interest in the environment bloomed when she spent one month backpacking in the wilderness of New Mexico. Since that trip, she has been inspired to educate and encourage others to be more "environmentally friendly" so that the generations to come can enjoy the great outdoors, just as we can.

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