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Movies and music – physical media

How to extend the life of movies and music - physical media

CDs and DVDs

Vinyl records

Videotapes and cassettes

Examples of physical media

  • CDs 
  • DVDs and Blu-ray discs
  • Videotapes (VHS)
  • Cassette tapes
  • Vinyl records

How to dispose

There are two ways to dispose of physical media depending on whether they are usable or broken.

Usable discs and tapes

  • Extend the life of this item by reusing, selling, or donating

Reuse working discs and tapes by:

  • Giving to family and friends
  • Posting on online websites like Facebook Marketplace

Donate usable discs and tapes to local charities. Contact your preferred charity to confirm what type of donations they are accepting. Options include: 

Old and broken discs and tapes

  • Put into your black cart

Put old and broken discs and tapes into your black cart as garbage.​ 

  • Paper covers, music liners and record sleeves can go in the blue cart for recycling.  

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