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.
