How to dispose of books in Milwaukee

Checked against official sources · September 7, 2026

Recycle

Put it in the blue recycling cart

Paperback books can go in the blue cart. Remove the covers and spine from hardcover books first.

What to do

  1. Donate readable books when possible.
  2. Put paperback books loose in the blue cart.
  3. For a hardcover book, remove the front cover, back cover, and spine before recycling the pages.

Check the official information

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