If you have old VHS tapes that you no longer need, there are several options for what to do with them:
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Digitize them: To keep the recorded material for as long as possible, it would be better to transfer what’s on your old VHS tape to a digital format instead. You can use services like https://www.digitalconverters.co.uk/ to make the process easy for you (and they will dispose of the tapes after converting them, which saves you the hassle too).
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Sell them: If you have rare or hard-to-find VHS tapes, you could sell them on eBay, Facebook marketplace, specialist shops, or Facebook groups. You can search for similar tapes online to see where they are selling and for what price.
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Give them away: You could donate your VHS tapes to charity shops if they will take them, offer them on Freecycle, or give them to friends and family if they have a VHS player. You could also put a post on Facebook to find someone who wants them.
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Recycle them: Look for a local recycling center that accepts VHS tapes. If a standard recycling center cannot handle VHS tapes, your next step would be to find an e-waste recycler in your area. You can also donate old tapes to a local Goodwill or similar organization.
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Upcycle/repurpose them: You can make a DIY VHS tape craft or use the tapes for other creative projects.
Its important to find ways to dispose of old technology properly and sustainably, and your post provides some valuable tips. You can also consider donating old VHS tapes to libraries or community organizations, as some may still find value in the content.
