Zero Waste Seattle is launching a phone book Opt-In campaign to give people a choice about phone book delivery.  We are looking to the City Council and Mayor to enact legislation that will create an enforceable opt-in program run by the yellow page phone book companies who distribute books in Seattle.

Why Opt-In?

Opt-In. You choose which phone books you want and give permission for delivery. This means unwanted phone books will not be deposited on your property.  Opt-out programs - voluntary - run by the phone book companies have not worked.

Reduce Waste. Only the people who want paper phone books directories will have them delivered. With the current system of blanket delivery to all households, many people toss unwanted phone books directly into the recycling or garbage bin. 

Reduce Costs. The cost of disposing unwanted phone books is paid by the City, which means YOU. Recycling and garbage rates are based on how much waste is generated. Reduce waste, reduce costs.