A little while ago we recieved our new yellow pages.  Actually we recieved 4 of them – 2 yellow and 2 white, as did our neighbors.  The next day they were lined up by the garbage, most still in the plactic bags. 

I do believe that phone books are useful, however I believe that having them delivered to your door should be an option.   If you are interested in how to opt-out of your local Yellow Pages try YellowPagesGoesGreen.