Books: The two best ways to recycle books are to either sell or donate them. Sell them on eBay, Craigslist or to a second-hand bookstore in your area. Otherwise, donate them to a local library, hospital or one of the many charitable organizations that hosts an annual book sale. Another option to consider is book trading Web sites such as http://paperbackswap.com, http://bookmooch.com, or http://freecycle.com.