Electronics
CDs & DVDs
CDs, DVDs, discs, compact discs, Blu-rays
Can you recycle?
Sometimes
Sometimes — discs can't go in your curbside bin. Donate playable ones, or use a specialty disc or e-waste recycler.
How to prepare
1. Donate playable discs and cases to charity shops or media resellers. 2. Keep discs out of curbside recycling. 3. Collect unwanted discs for a specialty or mail-in recycler. 4. Recycle plastic cases separately where accepted.
Common mistakes
Putting discs and cases in curbside recycling. Throwing away playable discs that could be donated or sold. Snapping discs, which makes them harder to recycle.
What happens after you recycle it?
Recycled discs are separated so their polycarbonate plastic is reprocessed into new products like car parts and electronics housings.
Drop-off guidance
Specialty disc recyclers, e-waste facilities, and some electronics retailers accept CDs and DVDs. Playable discs can be donated to charity shops, libraries, and media resale shops.
FAQs
Can I recycle CDs and DVDs?
Yes, through specialty and e-waste recyclers — not the curbside bin. Playable discs can be donated or sold.
Where can I recycle CDs and DVDs near me?
Use the lookup above to find specialty disc recyclers, e-waste facilities, and resale shops near you.
Is it free to recycle CDs and DVDs?
Drop-off recycling is usually free, though some mail-in disc programs charge for postage.
Can I get paid to recycle CDs and DVDs?
You can sell sought-after discs to media resellers, but recycling itself doesn't pay.
