Even though CDs are made of highly valuable recyclable materials like polycarbonate plastic and aluminum, they're not accepted in single-stream recycling bins. Over time, CDs can release Bisphenol A (BPA), which can cause health implications in humans.
How do I dispose of unwanted CDs?
CDs are recyclable, and if you want to refrain from adding to the growing environmental problems we face, recycling them is one of the best ways to get rid of them. The CD Recycling Center of America takes old CDs and recycles the polycarbonate in them responsibly.
How do I dispose of CDs?
If you can't find a local solution, reach out to companies like the CD Recycling Center of America or GreenDisk. You can mail your CDs to these centers and they'll make sure they are recycled for new uses.