VHS Tapes Alternative ways to recycle Put in Garbage These outdated technology items are trash given they are made of multiple types of plastic confined together, none of it recyclable. Check out Earth 911’s recycling guide on VHS and CDs to learn more. Alternative Ways to Recycle GreenDisk Mail-In Service GreenDisk is a company that provides secured and audited disposal of personal property that’s stored on digital media. Through their Technotrash Pack-It program, they will dispose of any unwanted audio cassette and VHS tapes. Find out more. Ways to Reuse Donate Old Tapes Drop off old VHS tapes to a Goodwill, Salvation Army or St. Vincent de Paul thrift shop. Donating unwanted items like these tapes extends their lifespans.