How to Recycle VHS Tapes in the UK (Responsible Options + Postcodes)

VHS tape is mixed material, so kerbside recycling won’t take it. Here’s how to dispose responsibly—and why many families convert VHS to digital first to keep the memories.

Best UK Options

• Check local Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs).
• Donate playable films to charity shops—call ahead, many now decline.
• Specialist recyclers that accept magnetic media.

Before You Recycle

If the cassette has home videos, transfer VHS to digital (MP4/USB) first. We also offer VHS to DVD as a keepsake for relatives.

For further reading, see WRAP and your council’s HWRC pages.