Can You Recycle VHS Tapes?
No
No — the tape inside is a tangler
Why
The case is rigid plastic but the magnetic tape inside is a machinery-jamming nightmare. No curbside program takes them.
How to dispose of vhs tapes
- Send to a specialty e-media mail-in recycler
- Or put them in the trash
- Digitize home movies first — tapes degrade over time
Greener option
Digitization services convert family tapes before they become unwatchable.
♻️ Recycling rules vary by city and hauler — when in doubt, check your local program. You can look up your area on our trash & recycling schedules page.