I mean it’s bad juju to throw books in the trash right? What’s the proper way to get rid of them? (with the least amount of effort)

  • SirElliott@lemmy.ml
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    1 year ago

    Check with your local library or schools to see if they accept book donations. If not, there are probably a few secondhand bookstores near you that will buy some of them from you.

    • PostmodernPythia@lemmy.world
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      1 year ago

      Please check first and accept their answer if it’s a no! Do not dump your 1991 NatGeos without asking. Love, Librarians

    • DonnieDarkmode@lemm.ee
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      1 year ago

      This is the best way in my experience; I was able to get rid of over 20 filing boxes of books this way while helping my folks downsize their collection. It’s a small way to support your local library system, and I’ve had some excellent finds at thrift book stores/library sales over the years so it’s nice to contribute to that as well