Recycle centers?

Question

At home I have so many notebooks I just can't keep them in my desk. I was thinking to take them to a recycle center, so I could not just throw them outside. Do the recycle centers give you money, depending of the quantity of paper you give them?

Answer 1

I would rather give them to someone that can use them instead of selling them.I believe in helping people.when i have something i don't need i always find someone to give it to that would appreciate them.

Answer 2

The answer is yes, but not as much as you'd think.

Most recycled materials are sold and priced by the ton.   In 2007, mixed paper prices were between $20 and $50 per ton.  If you separate out the white paper, and remove the cardboard covers, you might get $100 per ton (or five cents per lb).  

And even if you wanted to try to sell your note books at that price, the recycling center wouldn't be likely to want to deal with such a tiny amount.  Just like the grocery doesn't want to sell you one grape.

So unless you have a LOT of notebooks, it's probably best to simply make sure that they get recycled, rather than looking for money for them.  

Good luck.

Answer 3

I doubt it.

Answer 4

I guess...Maybe it depends on the center :|