Comments on: How can I reuse or recycle audio cassette tapes?

By: morgane

morgane — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:27:16 +0000

Hi,

I am Morgane, French student at London College of Communication. For a school project I need hundreds of audio cassette tapes. I know it’s been a while you have posted this comment but maybe you still have your cassettes?
If you do and you live in London or not to far away I can come over to collect them.
Thank you very much,
Morgane

By: Jane Meesters

Jane Meesters — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 11:20:47 +0000

Hello Nigel, I gave you some slides a while ago; I am now clearing out lots of audio cassettes! Can you use any more of these ?
janemeesters@hotmail.com

By: Amy

Amy — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:19:00 +0000

http://www.greendisk.com
They recycle all sorts of electronic waste. If you pack them up yourself and have less than 20 lbs., it costs $6.95. I think it’s worth it to help the earth.

By: nigel self

nigel self — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 13:44:25 +0000

Hi folks I am very pleased to say that due to your recycle efforts I have been able to help out a Birmingham arts project with audio tapes for a family arts day….a nice thought that they will again be used instead of being dumped as so many already have!

By: Cassette Mp3 Player

Cassette Mp3 Player — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 21:23:12 +0000

You can recycle 5 or 10 of your favorite cassettes with the Cassette Mp3 Recycle Package!

Choose 5 or 10 of your favorite classic cassette tapes from your old tape collection and enjoy the great music that you have not played in years! Just send them to us for conversion and you will receive The Cassette Mp3 Player (2 GB SD card included) with all tracks converted into mp3 files ready to be played on your old cassette player. In addition, all cassettes will be recycled by using Green Disk.

After your purchase, we will contact you shortly with details on where to send your cassettes for conversion and recycling.

Visit http://www.cassettemp3player.com for more information.

By: Alice

Alice — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 13:34:06 +0000

Some wallets, belt buckles etc made from cassette tapes here

http://www.designboom.com/contemporary/cassettes.html

By: Penni G

Penni G — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 19:23:56 +0000

Does anyone need / want / recycle my old cassettes? Haven’t got many at the moment but am having a bit of a clear out. Please someone take them from me so I don’t have to throw them away!!

Thanks,

Penni

By: Gordon Hubbard

Gordon Hubbard — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 03:52:38 +0000

I have over 150 old audio cassettes with plastic cases. Anyone interested in them email me at hubbardgordon61@yahoo.com. I am on the west coast and am willing to ship if not too far. Thanks

By: John Pring

John Pring — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:04:53 +0000

Dear Recyclers

Due to ill health and increased disability, it is with regret, I have to inform you the Media Recycling Project is unable to continue. It is not a decision I have taken lightly!

I have tried to find someone to take on the running of the project without success! I am also trying to find a company who will take the media items for free!

I would like to thank you all personally for your interest in the project.

Regards

John Pring

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:57:52 +0000

Hi John I have been offered a number of Micro films from our Library who have been trying to find a new home for them ……..any one wanting to view them would need an old micro reader but I just thought of you and your media recyling project ………..give ma abell or E mail me back and I will give you more details……… Nigel

By: Lawrence Harman

Lawrence Harman — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:51:16 +0000

Hi John

I am in Oxford with a reasonable collection of VHS and audio cassettes to dispose of. Are you still collecting them?

By: Dave Clarke

Dave Clarke — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 11:21:35 +0000

Anyone interested in audio tapes and CDs for recycling? I live near Chester/Wrexham/Whitchurch Shropshire
Dave
daveclarke46@hotmail.com

By: Doris

Doris — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 04:30:35 +0000

Recycling, reusing, etc. projects seem to be available in southern Ontario from the sound of the postings. In my search I came across responses to send cassettes to Winnipeg. The site didn’t reveal an address, and the last postings were in 2006. Does anyone know if there is still something in Winnipeg? I’m from North Western Ontario…. and Winnipeg is the closest major centre to us.

By: Steve

Steve — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 10:42:19 +0000

I have several hundred audio cassette tapes I want rid of. Most are blank tapes that were recorded with “church” messages in the USA.
Free to anyone who can collect from just outside of Edinburgh, Scotland.
e-mail me at:-
tapes@familynames.org.uk
if you are interested.

Also several dozen storage cases (black wood effect – to hold 36 cassttte tapes)
Free to anyone who can collect

Steve

By: carolyn

carolyn — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 13:28:43 +0000

Hi John Are you still in need of audio cassette tapes i have about 50 i could send you but i’m in the north west so only if postage isn’t too expensive!

By: Josh - Electronics Recycling / E-waste Advocate

Josh - Electronics Recycling / E-waste Advocate — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 20:51:43 +0000

These are recyclable as E-waste since it’s plastic and magnetic tape. Consult your local town or municipality for information about disposal of electronics and related items!! You could also send them to the guy doing the art piece. I think that sounds cool!

Josh

By: Marion Gibson

Marion Gibson — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 12:54:46 +0000

Sorry, I meant John’s message about Oxfordshire recycling – got my names wrong!!

By: Marion Gibson

Marion Gibson — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 12:53:07 +0000

I live in edinburgh and have loads of old cassette tapes (probably 100 at least) and a fair number of VHS videotapes too that I no longer wish. I see Nigel’s entry for Oxfordshire but think postage wouldn’t be worth the cause. Does anyone more locally want them? If so please email me

marionfmurray@hotmail.com

Marion

By: Malcolm Cowen

Malcolm Cowen — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 13:44:21 +0000

I’m looking for some double or quadruple tape cassette boxes.

I’m tidying up my old cassette collection, and we’ve got several broken boxes for 2 or 4 cassette sets.

I’m in Manchester, UK, on mobile +44 (0) 7973 950 597.

Malcolm

By: Graham Parkhurst

Graham Parkhurst — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 16:37:53 +0000

Dear John

I am in Oxfordshire and am looking to dispose of audio tapes, 3″ floppy disks, and possibly videotapes. Can you provide contact information for your project please if you are still seeking these items. (Your email address does not appear in your post above.)

Graham
g_parkhurst@onetel.com

By: Phil Hargrave

Phil Hargrave — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 23:12:45 +0000

I have some cassette tapes if you still need them. p_hargrave@hotmail.com

By: karen

karen — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 14:14:21 +0000

i have approx 20 old cassettes tapes. In watford. Anyone interested in them? Not really sellable but recyclable
karen.studley1@btinternet.com

By: John Pring

John Pring — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:20:31 +0000

I’ve started a MEDIA RECYCLING PROJECT in Oxfordshire because I’ve got quite a few tapes I’ve recorded over the years and I don’t want to put them into the Landfill or PAY to have them recycled – so if you live in or around Oxfordshire… drop me an e-mail OR we can collect if you’ve got enough tapes (Within a reasonable distance or course!)

We are collecting all types of “Media” – Video & Audio tapes, Computer disks, Floppy disks, cds, dvds, reel to reel, 8mm, records, etc. to be recycled. We erase the tapes (Degauss), strip them down to separate the different types of plastics, shred them then sell the plastic to companies to make new items!

Any profit we make we will be giving back to the community!

John Pring
Coordinator
Media Recycling Project

By: claire

claire — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:02:41 +0000

is the child singing miss polly in a lisping voice?

By: ruth

ruth — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 06:56:13 +0000

i have loads of cassette tapes myself (dating back from the 70’s to 90’s). look what i’ve decided to do with them …www.helloearthling.etsy.com

By: John Pring

John Pring — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 19:14:55 +0000

I’ve had ENOUGH!!! I’m starting a MEDIA RECYCLING PROJECT in Oxfordshire because I’ve got quite a few tapes I’ve recorded over the years and I don’t want to put them into the Landfill or PAY to have them recycled – so if you live in or around Oxfordshire… drop me an e-mail!

John P

stickyman4@gmail.com

By: Linda

Linda — Thu, 28 May 2009 14:58:14 +0000

I have about 100 or more, do you still want them and where should I send them. They are business cassettes so the labels are all the same look but different titles. Let me know.

By: Stacey P

Stacey P — Thu, 28 May 2009 02:16:36 +0000

Dave, where state are you in? I’m in Ontario Canada & have a bunch I’d love to have reused/recycled. If you’re not too far I can send them…

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By: Leonie

Leonie — Mon, 18 May 2009 15:41:11 +0000

Hi,
I’ve got 100’s of home-recorded cassette tapes (audio) and also 100’s of home-recorded VHS tapes I need to get rid of. Are any of you *still* looking for these things to reuse/ recycle? I’ve far too many to crochet, and I can get them to you ok- just need someone who needs them!!!!
Cheers,
Léonie