Books

Books that have resale value may be donated to a variety of local non-profit organizations that sponsor periodic sales. You may also consider donating books in good condition to your local library or school for reuse. Below is a list of local book resellers that accept books for resale (call ahead to determine what is accepted). Also, consider purchasing used books to save resources and support the local economy!

• HOPE's Marion's Place Resale Store, Middlebury, (802) 388-2522
• Monroe Street Books, Middlebury (802) 398-2200 
• Otter Creek Used Books, Middlebury (802) 388-3241 
• Recycled Reading of Vermont, Bristol (802) 453-5982  
• Sandy’s Books and Bakery, Rochester (802) 767-4258 
• Book Sales in Vermont (Online listing of sales around the state)

Hardcover and softcover books that are clean and dry may also be brought to the District Transfer Station for recycling. Please call us at (802) 388-2333 before bringing large quantities. If books are placed in our book bin, they are recycled for their paper content. Please do not bring magazines, brochures, periodicals, flyers, or catalogs; these items should be placed directly in your blue bin for recycling. All paperback books (clean, dry, and preferably without reuse potential) are also recyclable and can be placed directly in your blue bin and picked up with the rest of your curbside recycling. Do not put hardcover books directly in with blue bin recycling.

Residents and businesses who have large quantities of hardcover books may also contact local businesses for recycling. Please call each business directly for fees and futher details.

• Shred-Ex, Colchester, (802) 863-0404