There is a collection source at the Lane County Transfer Site at Glenwwod . We can collect these items, but usually need to make a special pickup. BioMedical Waste Sanipac provides all containers, training, and transportation of bio-medical wastes to the Marion County waste incinerator for disposal. There are many book stores that will buy and trade your books. Look in the Yellow Pages under Books-Used.
Public libraries are also good places to donate books.
Call your local library for information. Wood Recycling, Inc. St. Vincent dePaul 345-0595 Hazardous Waste Sanipac can assist with special arrangements through Lane County and other authorized special materials handlers to be sure that all regulated wastes are disposed of in accordance with current regulations. It is illegal to dump items such as oil, appliances, sharps, tires, auto batteries, and other common household hazardous waste into the trash and the landfill. Includes transmission and hydraulic fluid, but not gas, diesel, or heavy grease.