HAGERSTOWN, MD (June 8, 2022) – The Washington County Department of Solid Waste & Recycling has partnered with Discover Books to provide citizens with a free book recycling service. This partnership will help to recycle unwanted books, support local libraries, provide books to low-income families, and keep items out of our local landfill.

 

Drop-off bins have been placed in two locations within Washington County:

·     40 West Landfill (12630 Earth Care Rd, Hagerstown, MD)

·     Greensburg Convenience Center (13125 Bikle Rd, Smithsburg, MD)

 

The following types of books are not accepted:

·     Water damaged (or any liquid staining)

·     Magazines, calendars, or games

·     Missing pages

·     Torn spines

·     Incomplete Sets

·     Encyclopedia Sets

·     Writing that obscures the text (highlighting, underlining, notes, etc.)

·     Workbooks that have any writing

·     Books with a foul or strong odor

·     Books missing any necessary accessories

·     International Edition (not to be used in the United States)

·     Advance Readers Copy (also known as ARC)

·     Instructions copy, examination Copy, annotated instructor editions, or any book that has any of the following text: review copy, sample copy, exam copy, or not for resale

 

For additional information, please contact Washington County’s Public Relations and Marketing Department at 240-313-2380.