Paper: The paper portion of most notebooks can be recycled with your regular mixed paper or office paper recycling, even after you've written on it. This can also be composted with your regular compost pile or in your worm bin as long as you've used vegetable-based or soy-based inks to write on the paper.

How do you dispose of old notebooks?

Paper. The paper inside of your notebook has to be recycled separately, whether you're disposing of spiral bound or hardcover journals. You can then throw it all into the curbside bin.

Are used notebooks recyclable?

Most notebooks are recyclable. Whether you can recycle your notebook will depend on which materials it is made of. ... Also, whether your notepad is comprised of paper, cardboard, metal, or plastic, there are different ways to recycle each one.