Recycle your AT&T Real Yellow Pages

R.H. Donnelley is doing its best to help the environment. Each year, we produce more than 18 million directories nationwide. With a large number in circulation, we encourage everyone to recycle their outdated telephone directories. So when your new AT&T Real Yellow Pages arrives, give your old directories a new "leaf" on life!

Recycling Inquiries

Over the next decade, Americans will throw away millions of tons of cans, foil, glass, newspaper, and, yes, telephone directories* ­ all of which can be recycled. To learn more about recycling programs and locations in your area, call 1-800-CLEANUP or visit www.earth911.com.

*Telephone directories make up less than 1 percent of the solid waste deposited in landfills. However, since directories are delivered at a single time each year, there's a relatively large amount of paper to be disposed of at one time.

New uses for old directories

It's surprising where outdated directories find new purpose in life. These are just some of the innovative ways old directories are used.

• Paper towels, tissue, egg cartons, and many other similar products
• Envelopes
• Gypsum wallboard backing paper for the interior walls of most homes and businesses
• Bedding for dairy cattle

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