MATERIAL

Video Tapes

Video Tapes

A video tape is a magnetic tape used to record and store audio and video signals, usually housed in a plastic cover (cassette) for playback using a video cassette recorder (VCR) and television.

 

Disposal Options

  • Video Tapes and Covers - General Waste Bin

 

Why

Video tapes cannot be placed in recycling bins because they are made of composite materials, plastic shells, metal screws and magnetic tape and can't be processed easily.

 

Did You Know

The best-selling video tape was Disney's The Lion King (1995), with 32 million copies sold.