Contact:
Ilo Howard
Recycling Coordinator
(508) 291-6520 Or (508) 295-0797
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Town of Wareham Announces New Book Donation Drop-off
--Keeping Books Out of the Trash Just Got Easier--
Wareham, MA, March, 2007 – The Town of Wareham in partnership with Got Books announced a new book donation and reuse drop-off location for residents, businesses, schools, libraries, and other groups in Wareham looking for ways to reuse and donate books they no longer know what to do with.
“Our new book drop-off container offers residents and organizations a whole new way to help keep books out of the waste stream,” said Ilo Howard, Recycling Coordinator. “Working with Got Books has given us an alternative for our facility and town residents that is convenient, accessible, and that everybody can participate in to help reduce the town’s book waste.”
Got Books holds a charity book sale where at least 80% of book donations are then sold to raise money for nonprofit groups. The sale is open every Friday and Saturday in their North Reading, MA warehouse. Fifty percent of all weekend book sale profits go directly to that weekend’s benefiting organization.
Where to drop off:
Wareham Volunteers Recycling Drop-off Center
Maple Springs Road/Park ‘N Ride off Rt. 28
When to drop off:
Wednesday afternoons 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m to 1 p.m.
What items can be donated:
Soft and Hardcover Books, CDs, DVDs, Videos, Audio Books, LPs/Records, Textbooks, and Software
What items cannot be accepted or reused:
Magazines, Directories, Catalogues, Damaged items
For more information on how to donate items, for additional drop-off centers, or for more information about Got Books, go to www.gotbooks.com or call them at 978.664.6555.
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About Got Books
Got Books serves the community by working as a professional fundraiser for local charities and nonprofit groups. Through their exclusive book donation pick-up services and drop-off containers, Got Books collects and reuses new and used books, CDs, DVDs, and other items, and conducts charity book sales where at least 80% of items are used. Fifty percent of profits from the entire book sale weekend are given to different nonprofit group. Other books are given away free to schools and libraries while 10 to 15% are sold online. As a last resort, items that are unsalvageable are recycled.
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