Collect and Recycle

Book Recycling For UK Businesses

How Does The Book Recycling Service Work?

01. Contact Our Team

When contacting our team, let us know the quantity of books, their condition and your collection location.

02. Receive A Quote

We will then provide you with a quote for your book waste collection. Our team can then arrange a collection day to suit your businesses schedule.

03. We Collect Your Waste

The waste will be transported to licensed recycling centres where the old books will be pulped for recycling. This saves raw materials from being overused in production.

RECYCLING BOOKS IN THE UK

Nationwide Collections for Book Recycling

We provide professional collection and recycling services for book waste. Whether this is required on an ad-hoc or regular basis, we can collect and recycle all of your unwanted books effectively. 

The types of book waste we collect includes paperback, hardback, softcover and spiral bound books. For your collection, the waste can either be placed on pallets or boxed for our team to remove. 

Book Your Collection

We offer a collection service nationwide for unwanted books. Receive a quote today for our eco friendly book recycling service.

WE COLLECT UNWANTED BOOKS

Receive A Quote For Your Book Recycling

If you are a business or school looking to recycle book waste, get in touch with our team today. We specialise in recycling books and specifically cater to collecting large volumes. This can be arranged for locations across the UK, including multiple sites for customers. 

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Can You Recycle Hardback Books?

Yes, hardback books can be recycled, but the process differs from paperback books due to the durable covers. Some local recycling programs may require you to remove the cover and binding before placing the pages in a paper recycling bin, while professional businesses such as ourselves can handle the entire book.

If recycling isn’t an option, consider alternatives like donating unwanted books to a charity shop, local library, thrift store, or a book swap event. This way, you can give books a second life instead of having to throw away books.

What Happens To Recycled Books?

Recycled books go through a process where the paper is separated, pulped, and reused to create new paper products. Through a recycling centre, the pages of paperback books and hardbacks can re-enter the production cycle.

For example, old books can be disposed of and transformed into new notebooks, writing paper, or printer paper through the recycling process. 

What Is A Book Pulping Service?

A book pulping service is a specialised solution that involves shredding and recycling unwanted, damaged, or unsellable books. This includes removing the cover and recycling the paper block by mixing it with water and chemicals.

These services are often used by publishers, bookstores, libraries, and organisations looking to dispose of large volumes of books sustainably and securely.