Check with your present waste hauler to find out about services offered. Ask what the savings will be if you reduce the size or frequency of your trash disposal because the volume is offset by recycling. Pickup and delivery is available, with options for fundraising or discounts on corporate orders. They also handle laser cartridges and large volume electronics recycling. Many Target Stores have a ni-cad battery recycling drop off box at their customer service desk or in the electronics area.
Many libraries accept donations of books, either for their lending service or for resale.
Various community organizations have used book sales once a year. Many retirement homes welcome donations of used books and magazines. Habitat for Humanity's ReStore will be glad to take your building materials cast-offs to benefit their programs. Many local opticians have collection containers for the Lions Clubs program that collects, repairs and redistributes old eyeglass lenses and frames to people in need. Most Schnuck's stores have a bin where you can deposit clean, dry plastic bags.