Our LocationsTigard & NW Portland
Tigard

Main office, Reuse store, Commercial & Residential recycling drop-off

13170 SW Wall St
Tigard, OR 97223

Monday–Friday: 8 AM–5 PM
Saturday: 11 AM–3 PM
Sunday: Closed

Cash and card accepted

NW Portland

Residential recycling drop-off

3251 NW 29th Ave
Portland, OR 97210

Wednesday–Friday: 8 AM–5 PM
Saturday: 11 AM–3 PM
Sunday–Tuesday: Closed

Credit card only

503-764-9963

Media, Tapes and Discs Recycling

Media recycling through Green Century Recycling provides a responsible way to recycle tapes, floppy disks, CDs, DVDs, and other accepted media. Serving Oregon and Southwest Washington, we support responsible handling and recycling of obsolete media materials.

Media, Tapes and Discs We Accept

Green Century Recycling accepts a variety of electronic and magnetic media for responsible recycling. Recycling fees apply based on weight. View Pricing →

CDs & DVDs

  • CDs
  • DVDs
  • Jewel cases

Video & Audio Tapes

  • Tape
  • VHS tapes
  • Cassette tapes 
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Data Tapes

  • LTO
  • DAT
  • DLT

Floppy Disks

  • Floppy disks 

How to Prepare Media, Tapes and Discs for Recycling

Prepare Your Media for Recycling

Before recycling media, tapes, and discs, take a few simple steps to prepare your materials for collection and responsible processing. View Pricing →

  • Keep media, tapes, and discs separate from other electronics.
  • Group similar media types together when possible.
  • Keep CDs and DVDs with their jewel cases if applicable.
  • Place loose tapes and discs in a secure container for transportation.
  • Inform Green Century Recycling about unusual media before drop-off or pickup.
  • Review applicable recycling fees before your visit.
  • Follow any additional preparation instructions provided for your materials. 

Why Recycle Media, Tapes and Discs?

Media, tapes, and discs require proper handling and processing. Recycling fees are based on the total weight of accepted media materials.

CDs, DVDs, jewel cases

$3.00/lb

Tape, VHS tapes, Cassette tapes 

$3.00/lb

LTO, DAT, DLT

$3.00/lb 

Why Recycle Media, Tapes & Discs?

Responsible media recycling helps keep obsolete tapes, discs, and data media out of the waste stream while supporting responsible processing and material recovery.

Reduce Media Waste

Keep obsolete tapes, discs, and other media out of the waste stream through responsible recycling.

Recover Valuable Materials

Separating and preparing media supports efficient collection and responsible processing.

Support Material Recovery

Responsible recycling supports the processing and recovery of materials from accepted media.

Support Responsible Recycling

Choose responsible recycling practices for obsolete electronic and magnetic media.

Responsible Media, Tapes & Discs Recycling

Media received by Green Century Recycling follows a responsible process—from collection and sorting to appropriate processing and recycling.

We Collect

Accepted tapes, discs, and other media are collected through available drop-off and pickup options across Oregon and Southwest Washington.

We Reuse

Media is sorted by type to support appropriate handling and processing.

We Recycle

Accepted media is directed through responsible recycling channels to support material recovery and reduce waste.