Free books are now available at re3 Recycling Centres for residents and organisations.
In celebration of World Book Day on 6th March, re3, the waste management partnership between Bracknell Forest, Reading, Wokingham Borough Councils, and FCC Environment have launched the re3read Book Reuse Scheme. This initiative promotes the reuse of second-hand books within the local community by providing free access to books for all, while fostering literacy and supporting education.
The re3read initiative ensures that as many of the donated books as possible remain within the local community, offering them for free to individuals and organisations such as schools, nurseries, care homes and libraries.
By making books available at Re3 Recycling Centres, the scheme not only encourages a second life for these books through their reuse but it reduces our environmental impact. This initiative also addresses community needs by improving access to books, bridging literacy gaps, and fostering a more inclusive and supportive society.
Through the re3read scheme, residents can take books free of charge from designated bookshelves at the Recycling Centres in Longshot Lane, Bracknell and Island Road, Reading. Additionally, local organisations, including schools, nurseries, and care homes, can apply for bundles of second-hand books to support educational activities or refresh their own libraries. This helps organisations save money while extending the lifespan of books already in circulation.
For more information and to apply for free books, visit the re3 website.