plastic and metal
Confidence: high · Place: Germany · Last checked: September 2026
Video cassettes contain electronic components and must not be disposed of in general waste or the Gelbe Tonne (yellow bin).
electrical waste (Elektroschrott)Why
- Video cassettes are electrical waste and must be disposed of separately.
- You can take them to an electrical waste collection point or return them to a retailer.
- Some local authorities organise special collections for electrical waste.
Acceptance may vary depending on your local authority, so check with your local recycling centre (Wertstoffhof).
varies by local authorityWhat you can make from it
decorative object
- Open the cassette and remove the tape.
- Use the empty cassette as a storage box or decorative item.
DIY magnet
- Dismantle the cassette and expose the metal parts.
- Glue a magnet to the metal part and use it as a fridge magnet.