Hi Erin – We have 2 Paper Gator bins behind our library! It is a fantastic fundraiser and green initiative. Three years ago I looked at how many tons of paper we had recycled in them and it was equivalent to the weight of 44 cars. Shortly after that we added a second bin. If you call Paper Gator they will tell you whether you can add a bin at your library. It depends if they already have some in the area. Ours is very popular (the local newspaper uses it for printing overflow and we use if for Friends overflow also – you DO NOT have to remove covers!!!). We make about $1000 a year now having two bins. (Library gets $25/ton of paper) Andrea Estelle, MLIS Brighten the Corner Where You Are! Library Director · Otsego District Public Library INNOVATE · INTERACT · INSPIRE 401 Dix Street, Otsego MI 49078 (269) 694-9690 <https://otsegolibrary.org/> https://otsegolibrary.org/ From: Michlib-l [mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org] On Behalf Of Todd Reed via Michlib-l Sent: Wednesday, June 16, 2021 12:17 PM To: Erin Schmandt <erin@carolibrary.org> Cc: michlib-l@mail.mcls.org Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Recycling Books https://papergatorrecycling.com/locations/ Their "bin finder" function is finicky; you might have to drive an hour away as I did. It is worth it though, as the bins are large and you do not need to remove the covers. (at least I didn't) The bins are hosted by a place that is using the collection as a fundraiser. Good Luck. Todd Reed, Director Sturgis District Library <https://docs.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1FF2OsX52lXXv7xRwlTINiekWh9TJ64a5&revid=0BzsBglp5hmbydm1KdVVYQVEwaFZCZmJWSmlKNmZkNXR0bmwwPQ> On Wed, Jun 16, 2021 at 9:35 AM Erin Schmandt via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org <mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org> > wrote: Does anyone know of anywhere that takes large quantities of books for recycling? Our Friends of the Library are overrun and we need to do something. Programs like Sustainable Shelves or Better World Books are out of the question at this time. The Friends’ room is almost to the ceiling and you can’t walk to the back. Erin N. Schmandt Director Caro Area District Library 840 W. Frank Street Caro, MI 48723 (989) 673-4329 x102 _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l@mcls.org <mailto:Michlib-l@mcls.org> https://mail3.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l
