If you have old CDs and DVDs that you no longer need, there are several things you can do with them:
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Donate or sell them: You can donate your old CDs and DVDs to thrift stores, music resellers, or local churches. Alternatively, you can sell them online or give them away in your local Facebook marketplace.
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Recycle them: CDs and DVDs are made of plastic, and most of them will end up in a landfill where it will take more than 1 million years for a CD to completely decompose. However, you can recycle them if your local recycling laws allow it. Most CD cases are polystyrene (plastic #6) while the discs themselves are typically polycarbonate (plastic #7), which are harder plastics to recycle. You can check with your local recycling center to see if they accept CDs and DVDs, and if so, how to prepare them for recycling.
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Repurpose them: CDs and DVDs are versatile craft supplies and can be used for a variety of DIY projects. You can use them to make coasters, wall art, jewelry, and more. If you have kids, you can use them for fun activities like making pretend glasses or painting on them.
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Resell them: If your CDs and DVDs are still in working condition, you can sell them online through websites like Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, or Decluttr.
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Digitalize them: If you have CDs or DVDs that contain special or individual content, you can try to find someone who can digitalize it for you.
Remember that burning CDs can release harmful chemicals into the air, such as sulfur dioxide, dioxins, and hydrochloric acid. Therefore, its important to dispose of them properly.
