I suspect that it is a little bit of an old problem, but one which has found
its' way back on to our agenda - how we get rid of our old bookstock.
Our normal route is to offer to sell to the public through the usual shelf
sales, and then to discard through landfill. However, the issue has now
been noticed by our Sustainability Office who are querying whether there are
any alternative or more environmentally friendly means of disposing of old
books. We have in the past tried to unearth recycling sources, but due to
jackets, barcodes and security tags, no-one appears interested, and also
similarly with charities. The Sustainability Office have been told that if
they find a solution it must be long-term, not staff intensive and comply
with financial regulations.
Does anyone have a solution to this, or even a policy on stock disposal that
they may be willing to share?
many thanks
David
David S. Pearson
Service Development Manager (Stock/Social Inclusion/Special Services)
Worcestershire C.C.
Tel: (01905) 428945
Fax: (01905) 748619
Email: [log in to unmask]
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