The world is forever changing. Items that were used last month get thrown away quicker than one would imagine. The latest gadgets quickly surpass the old at a rapid rate and are soon to be forgotten. But what if these items could be reused or recycled, giving them a second lease of life and in some cases, even making you money.

Owning books is a luxury that not everyone is lucky enough to have. As book lovers, great readers tend to hold onto books and keep them for longer than is needed but like everything, there comes a time when it's to go. But where do they go and what is the best practice when it comes to book depositing. When you dispose of old textbooks, you want to know that they end up in the right hands.

You should first begin with making a catalogue of the books you have. Organizing them by genre can make it easier to dispose of books when you are finished sorting through them. It makes you aware of what you have and what you no longer need.

There are questions you can ask yourself when deciding to keep a book:

Am I going to re-read the book?

How long ago did I initially read the book?

Do I remember the storyline?

What was my rating for the book?

Is the information in the book still relevant and current?

When you have finally sifted through your catalogue of books, you can donate them. Of course, only give those books that make the final cut and are in a robust condition. Most businesses will have book libraries in their break rooms. Schools all over the country love to see different genres of books coming in that will captivate their students. Most public libraries will accept books that are in good condition. The great thing about gifting a book to another entity or charity is that you are indirectly recommending the book to another person. The fact that you took the time to do this, shows the book is worth taking a look at.

If you are like most people, making money off old possessions is something you will enjoy. You can resell your books online. There are plenty of options when thinking about selling online. The best place to begin is with a site that will compare the best prices for you. One of these websites is BookScouter.com. It is a comparison-shopping website that helps buy, sell, and rent used books online. The website compares offers and prices from a variety of booksellers and vendors in the US and suggests the most appropriate place to buy or sell a specific book.

All you have to do is type in the books' ISBN number. After you click 'sell' you will see a list of vendors who are willing to buy your book. All the vendors displayed are reputable and trustworthy making the process worry-free. You can also view the vendor rating, shipping, and payment details. After you have made your decision of which book to sell and you send off your book, the vendor will pay you in the following days.

Remember, not all books are in good enough condition to be reused. Books are made from paper and card and should be placed in your household recycling trash. Larger volumes can be taken to most local civic amenity sites.

Books have been around for thousands of years, they are even managing to coincide with the invention of smartphones and computers. Try not to leave them around your house gathering dust and make sure you dispose of them correctly. Hopefully, this article has made the process of getting rid of old books seem less daunting.