How can I reuse or recycle cassette tape cases?
We covered audio tapes on the site a long time ago but we’ve had an email from Mark about the cases:
I have someone who wants the cassette tapes, but does not want the boxes they come in.
I am sure the material is the same as CD jewel cases, so would you be able to recycle that?
A number of companies recycle CD jewel cases so they might accept cassette cases too – see our post on the jewel cases for more information. There are also some charities still using audio tapes for spoken newspapers and the like – they might welcome a batch of cases in good condition to replace broken ones, as might libraries who still stock tapes as well as newfangled media.
Aside from that, how about reuses? They could be used as a retro business card case or a credit card wallet. Or to mix the old and the new, you could use them to protect USB keys and memory cards instead of having them lose in your bag.
Any other suggestions?
(Photo by kerppu)
The cassette cases are the very best ice scrapers around!! I have also usec them for little gift boxes.
use the tape to knit or crochet with them (handbag, crocheted flowers or decorations etc)
use the case for any storing thing – would do neat for an ipod case or money holder :)
if you flip them on them self they can be used to hold small photos, which you can leave loose or stick on. i currently have one on my desk at work with my partner and i in the picture; but have chosen not to stick the photo, as i thought i may wish to change it at later date. this was also because i am only left with the odd couple, as the rest were donated with the cassette tapes to an organisation local to me that uses them to help the visually impaired. i found them through this site – so many thx.
If you are into a craft with lots of little pieces–say, beads, buttons, glitter–store them in the cases. Stack them so you can see the contents easily.
Give them to a thrift store. Someone probably wants your music.
I happen to be looking to purchase anyone’s tape cassette cases as I use them to put my flyers in at cafes and shops. I have no need of the tapes though. Anyone who wants to sell me their cases in bulk, please contact me at avadinorth()googlemail.com
Are you still looking for cassette boxes? I have about 10-15 and will give you for the cost of postage
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
John,
I have a lot of tapes I would like to recycle, can I dorp them off with you? Do you have a address I can have?
Thanks
Hi Paul
email me stickyman4@gmail.com
Regards
John
John,
Do you have a website or anything, I have loads of friends who all have video cassettes and floopy disks etc clogging up their lofts. I was wanting to post something on Facebook to them. I heard or read further back that you would collect if there were enough cassettes so I was thinking of pooling all our cassettes and giving you the nudge!
Monica
Hello John
I was just about to take a large quantity of video tapes to my local Cancer Research shop when I came across the Media Recycling Project. I, too, do not want to throw these tapes and their cases into the dustbin from where they will inevitably find themselves ending up in a landfill site somewhere + I saw some other comments that there are so many video tapes floating around now as people switch to DVD that there’s no guarantee the charity shops etc won’t dispose of them irresponsibly either if they can’t sell them.
I’m in South London, what do you suggest.
Best wishes
Andrew
John,
meant to leave my e-mail address: auki74@hotmail.com
Aaron
Hi John,
Was wondering if you will collect 100+ vhs tapes from North West London.
Please advise, my email is nikkimaher@aol.com
Thanks
Nikki
I have many classical music, easy listening and worship music tapes..will they be of use to you? mbchart@blueyonder.co.uk
Good afternoon,
I’ve inherited literally thousands of 35mm photographic slides (in plastic mounts, not card) that I wish to dispose of. I’m in Somerset but occasionally travel through Oxfordshire on business, so I could deliver them. Would you be interested?
Kind regards
Hello,
I buy cassette tapes at 50p-200p each, chrome and metal types (Type II and IV) more than regular -ferric.
hi Tom,
Can you e-mail me to tell me more about what you buy graham.ange@btinternet.com
thanks
Graham
I’ve got a few old cassettes which you can have free if you cover the postage. If interested reply to mike.mckever@ntlworld.com. Make it soon coz I’m moving house.
Location: Bedfordshire
My dad has around 1,000 music tapes. I have been trying to get rid of these by taking them to charity shops, but they do not want them anymore. I noticed your section on this website and wondered if you would take them off my hands!
Look forward to hearing from you.
Angela
I have approximately 650 cassette tapes to sell are you interested?
Hello, I recycle these boxes as part of a roof I made out of Video tapes. I used them to finish of the sides of the roof. You can see some pictures here: http://www.maximalisme.be/the_chelter_of_the_dump.htm
I started a web site to provide a solution to recycling cassettes. Find out more about it at http://www.cassettemp3player.com.