Chuck them in the trashThe easiest way of getting rid of unwanted CDs and DVDs is to just simply chuck them into the nearest bin. This is by far the simplest way to get rid of discs that contain no data that has no value (AOL CDs, magazine cover disks, that sort of thing).
Should we get rid of the DVDs? No, not necessary. A wall full of Blu-rays and DVDs. They take them home, watch them once or maybe not at all, and slot them onto their shelves, because it is only now that they are nearly worthless that a wall full of DVDs is truly possible for the young.
You can't put DVD cases in your curbside recycling bin, but you can check with your local recycling center to see if they will take them. Earth911.com can help you find a local recycling center for certain types of materials. There are other centers that we found where you can send in your old DVD cases.
How to Recycle CDs & Tapes
- Donate your old CD, DVDs and tapes to a secondhand store or music reseller for reuse. Even if the items are scratched, it's likely they can be repaired and resold.
- Use them for a DIY art project.
- Mail your media to a company like the CD Recycling Center of America or GreenDisk.
In most cases, top dollar for an individual DVD is around $100. However, DVD box sets and promotional packaging can command even more. That said,
most used DVDs are worth between $2 and $20, and many sell for around $5.
The most valuable DVDs.
| DVD | Price |
|---|
| Drop Dead Fred | $35 |
Best Buy will recycle many televisions and television-related accessories (DVD and Blu-Ray players, for instance) for free, though there is a limit of three items per household per day.
GameStop. What they take: Games and iStuff. They don't offer online trade-ins, and aren't forward online about spilling their prices. Results: $4 trade-in for the game ($3.20 cash) and nothing for the movie.
Where to Sell VHS Tapes
- eBay. eBay is the king when it comes to selling unwanted items that you don't think have a re-sale value.
- Amazon. If your tapes aren't going to be worth that much from nostalgia alone, Amazon could work for you instead.
- Car Boot Sales.
- VHS Facebook Groups.
FYE only buys used DVDs. It does not offer free shipping, but if you send in at least five DVDs worth $0.25 or more and have at least $10 total in your order, the company will offer you a shipping credit worth up to $5.26. You can choose to receive payment via check, PayPal deposit, or online credit to the FYE website.
Goodwill happily accepts the following new or gently used items:
- Vehicles—We are now accepting donations of vehicles in all conditions.
- Clothing, shoes and boots.
- Jewelry.
- Hats, gloves, mittens, and scarves.
- Books, records, CDs, videotapes, and DVDs.
- Games, toys, and sports equipment.
Please check with the shop before donating as most shops no longer accept videotapes and cassettes. As charity shops have to pay business rates for refuse disposal you will actually be costing the charity money by donating them, so please don't do that.
Most charity shops no longer take VHS tapes, but it's worth asking around and seeing if anywhere will. If you have blank tapes or tapes of films, stick them on eBay or sites like Freegle and see if an avid collector will take them, or even artists looking to create something with VHS components.
DVDs, VHS, CDs, vinyl records, Blu-Ray, etc. baseballs, basketballs, fishing poles (not tackle), footballs, hockey gear, tennis rackets, etc. Flatscreen TVs in working order only.
DVDs, Blu-Rays, and VHS tapesLocal nursing homes and senior centers may appreciate your donation of DVDs, and some of them still have VCRs around and can use your VHS tapes, too. If you can't find new homes for DVDs, Blu-Rays, and VHS tapes, you can recycle them at a local electronics recycling facility.
CDs, DVDs, records
- Donate to Lifeline who accept clean CDs, DVDs and records. Call to arrange a large donation pick up, or drop off at: Warehouse, 40 Heffernan St, Mitchell Ph: 6241 2901.
- If reusable, drop off free at The Green Shed at: Mugga Lane Resource Management Centre. Mitchell Resource Management Centre.
- Rubbish bin.
Most local libraries have a “Friends of the Library†group that would be happy to take your book donations. Here is information on the Los Angeles area. Books, CDs, DVDs, LP records- Re-Book It is a free community service that picks up these items in the Los Angeles area.
10 Ways to Recycle Your Old Books
- Donate to your local library. Bring your gently used books to your local library.
- Donate to a local charity.
- Make some gift tags.
- Recycle your unusable books.
- Sell them or give them away online.
- Make a “Free Books†box.
Season of giving: Places to donate pre-loved items in Singapore
- Pass-It-On.
- The Salvation Army.
- MINDS Shop.
- Uplift Project Singapore.
- Dignity Mama Stall.
- Tzu Chi.
- Angel Hearts Singapore.
- Blessings in a Bag.
Although CDs cannot be placed in single-stream recycling bins, you can still find other firms that will accept them. As per Lifehacker, some examples of firms accepting CDs include Planet Green Recycling, ShredFast, CD-ROM Services, and Gram Destruction.
