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Book & Magazine Recycling - Portland, OR

Old Books, Phone Book & Magazine Recycling Services, Centers, Bookstore, Bins & Companies in Portland, OR

Far West Fibers – Southeast Recycle Center
Location – 4629 SE 17th Avenue Portland, OR
Zip code 97202

Metro Central Station Drop-off Site
Location – 6161 NW 61st Avenue Portland, OR
Zip code 97210

City of Pittsburgh Drop-off Center – West End
Location – Hassler St Pittsburgh, PA
Zip code 15220

The Paper Exchange
Location – 1601 Lager St Pittsburgh, PA
Zip code 15212

City of Pittsburgh Drop-off Center – Hazelwood
Location – Melancthon St Pittsburgh, PA
Zip code 15207

City of Pittsburgh Drop-off Center – East End
Location – N Dallas Ave & Hamilton Ave Pittsburgh, PA
Zip code 15208

Facts and Tips

* Whether it is for education or entertainment, it’s easy to find someone else who is in need of your used book. So, share it!

* Reuse is the best option for book recycling. They can’t be easily recycled like other paper, because of the chemicals such as glue or ink that is used to make them.

* Recycling books can decrease the demand for new ones. Therefore, reducing demand for new paper products. It’s more capital save!

* The U.S. printed more than 172,000 new book titles in 2006. So, there can be tons of books left on the shelves, storage areas, or landfills yearly.

* According to The Environmental Paper Network, if the U.S. reduced its paper consumption by 10 percent annually, we could save enough energy to power 228,000 homes.

* Most thrift stores have book departments. So, you can sell books for them. It’s an easy way to earn some money, isn’t it?

* Make it a social event. Throw a party where you and your friends can trade or swap your favorite books. Not only you have fun, but each of you will save money by reading a used book.

* For the hard-covered books, you should take its covers off before sending to the recyclers on order to be easy to put the books in the recycle process.


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