Paper recycling
How to Recycle Phone Books
Telephone directories and yellow pages.
RecyclableUpdated Jun 2026
Quick answer
Yes, phone books are made from recyclable paper and go in with your curbside paper or mixed recycling. No need to remove the covers; just keep them dry. Better yet, opt out of future deliveries to avoid the waste.
- Recyclable
- Yes
How to Prepare
- 1Remove any plastic covers
- 2Can be recycled whole
- 3Keep dry
- 4Check if local program still delivers them
