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You can also create stunning sun catchers by threading old DVDs onto a wire. Hang them in a sunny spot in your garden and watch as they catch and reflect the light in beautiful patterns. He enjoys DIY projects, especially if they involve technology. He regularly repairs and repurposes old computers and hardware for whatever new project is at hand. He has designed crossovers for homemade speakers all the way from the basic design to the PCB. Donating your old DVDs to others is a great way to get rid of your unwanted disk collection. Take your old DVDs to your local charity shop or jumble sale and know that your donation is positively contributing to a good cause. Plus, “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure” – your old items are going to a new home to be loved and enjoyed.

Clean them carefully: Use a soft, lint-free cloth to gently wipe the DVD surface, moving from the center to the outer edge. Avoid using abrasive materials, solvents, or water. Give them to your local charity shop or to a jumble sale in aid of a local organisation. Be aware that many charity shops will only sell discs that are in visually perfect condition.Regain the highest possible quality on old/second-hand DVDs thanks to High Quality Engine, auto white/grey balance algorithms. So, it’s still pretty safe to say that musicMagpie is the worst way to sell DVDs considering what you get elsewhere.

Maybe you have some old CD roms that you no longer listen to, or maybe you just want to make some space in your home rather than hang on to DVDs that you only watched once.

If your discs are in good condition they should ideally be passed on to someone else who can use them. If you’re feeling crafty, upcycling old DVDs can be a fun and rewarding activity. There are many DIY projects you can create with these shiny discs, and the possibilities are endless. Zapper is a hassle-free way to get rid of your old DVDs, whilst earning some extra cash as well as helping the environment. Send your unwanted DVDs to Zapper for free and we’ll pay you in return. For anything that we can’t re-sell we will responsibly recycle or donate to charities on your behalf – with us, nothing goes to waste. Unfortunately however, at present we do not know of anywhere will accept disks for recycling from the general public.

Using broken pieces of DVDs, create a stunning mosaic effect on a small or large mirror. The reflective surface of the DVDs will add depth and shine to the design. Many collectors seek DVDs as secondary items to a primary collection. They’re not DVD collectors, per se, but collectors of a franchise or genre. For example, a buyer might be interested in a certain Star Wars DVD to add to their Star Wars collection. Please note these DVD and CD prices were compiled sometime ago and will no longer be accurate, but they still provide a good illustration of how much CeX pays compared to rivals). Some charity shops may be able to accept them for recycling, but please ask if they are able to take damaged discs before donating them. If they are not part of a recycling scheme, the charity shop will have to put them in the bin. You Could Get Creative

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Depending on the weight of your items, which we’ll calculate for you, you will either be offered our FREE drop off service (up to 9kg) or our FREE courier collection service (over 9kg).

Whatever you decide to make, upcycling old DVDs is a great way to exercise your creativity and reduce waste at the same time. Craft Ideas for Old DVDs

Sun Catcher

When using any of our marketplaces – e.g. jobs, courses, energy comparison etc. We may receive money from third parties who are listed on our marketplaces e.g. an employer paying to advertise a job, or a course or energy provider paying a commission to us. Certainly, you can also make full use of your creativity with those old discs! The shiny reflective surfaces of DVDs mean they can be made to beautiful art objects hanging up on the wall or ways to add a cool touch to objects of old-stylish. From elegant wall art to fashion-forward jewelry, one-of-a-kind Christmas ornaments to glamorous plates and mirrors, there are so many ingenious projects that I never would have though to do on my own. The iridescent shine makes the DVD discs perfect DIY materials! So there you have it, creative ideas and recycling tips for your old DVDs that can help you extend their life and reduce their impact on the environment. Remember, simply throwing them away should not be an option.