Free DVD & Blu-ray Player Recycling

Many people wonder whether they should recycle their old DVD or Blu-ray player when it still technically works. The answer depends on whether you still use it — but if it has been collecting dust for years, recycling is the responsible choice. These devices contain laser assemblies with gallium arsenide semiconductors, copper transformers in the power supply, and small circuit boards with recoverable tin, silver, and gold. Letting them sit indefinitely means those materials go to waste when the device eventually ends up in the trash.

Before dropping off a streaming media player like an Apple TV, Roku, or Fire TV Stick, sign out of all streaming accounts and perform a factory reset to clear saved passwords, viewing history, and linked payment information. For cable boxes or DVR units, contact your cable provider first to confirm the equipment does not need to be returned — some providers charge fees for unreturned boxes. If you have a collection of DVD or Blu-ray discs you no longer want, we accept those too. The polycarbonate plastic in optical discs is recyclable and should not go in regular trash.