Books - Household Waste Guide

Books are not accepted for recycling in curbside bins or at drop-off recycling centers. Other options are available for getting rid of your gently used books. Generally, these outlets do not accept textbooks or encyclopedias and some do not accept hardcover books.

	Company	Location	Phone	Link
	Books for Soldiers			Website
	Cascade Engineering	5175 36th Street SE	616.975.4800	Website	Mon -Fri 6am to 6pm
	Comprenew	629 Ionia Ave	616.975.4800	Website
	Goodwill Industries			Website	No textbooks will be accepted at Goodwill. No musty or dirty books.
	Icapsa Used Books	949 4 Mile Road	616.784.5580	N/A	Donates all types of books, including textbooks, to missions and other non-profit organizations. Pick-up is available.
	Kent County Jail		616.632.6379	N/A	Accepts donated paperback books of appropriate content. Contact Robert Steele.
	Library Branches			N/A	Call your local library branch for more information. They sometimes have used book sales to benefit the library. No musty or dirty books.
	Operation Paperback			Website
	PaperGator			Website	The PaperGator® is a unique fundraiser where non-profit organizations (church or school) are paid to collect paper products and place them in a bin for recycling. Click on the link to find a location near you.
	Salvation Army			Website	No musty or dirty books.

Check the web for re-sellable textbooks and paperbacks. Pick your favorite search engine and search using the words “sell used books”. The websites allow you to enter the book’s ISBN number (a 10-digit number located near the barcode on the book) and then may give an offer to buy the book and even pay for shipping!