How to Get Rid of Old National Geographics
National Geographic magazines are full of pictures of captivating scenery and animals in their natural habitats. There are educational stories in this magazine from all around the globe. Many individuals collect National Geographic magazines because of its riveting content. If you have finally decided to part with your collection of these magnificent magazines, you will need a plan for what to do with them.
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Mail your old National Geographics to The Asia Foundation, Wendy Rockett, Communications and Outreach Program Officer, Books for Asia, 2490 Verna Court, San Leandro, CA 94577. The National Geographic Society itself recommends donating back issues to this organization. The Asia Foundation states that you need to contact Wendy Rockett at wrockett@asiafound.org or call 1-510-667-6480 if you want to arrange a book donation.
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Contact your local school district and donate the old National Geographics to elementary school children. The Berkeley Parents Network recommends getting rid of your National Geographics in this manner as the children can use the stories and pictures in their school projects.
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Locate your neighborhood Freecycle Network (see resources) and offer the National Geographics to someone in your town who wants them. The individual can make arrangements with you to pick them up at your convenience.
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Give the old National Geographics to your local library. If the library doesn't need them, they will sell the issues at their next book fair.
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Send your National Geographics to Books for the Barrios at 2350 Whitman Road Suite D, Concord, CA 94518. This is another organization endorsed by the National Geographic Society. You will have to pack and pay all shipping costs. If you have any questions about the above charity, you can call 1-925-687-7701 or email joinus@booksforthebarrios.com.
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Tips & Warnings
Instead of giving the old National Geographics to your library, you can give them to your local thrift shop or Goodwill store.
Consider contacting your local hospital or nursing home center to see if they are in need of reading materials. If so, you can donate your National Geographics to them.
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