Recycling for Charity: video tapes and boxes
This page lists charities and other organisations collecting old VHS video tapes and related items like plastic boxes.
If any details are incorrect or you know of any other groups collecting them, please leave a comment below and I’ll update the listings.
- For ways to reuse them instead, check out our post: “how can I reuse or recycle VHS video tapes?“
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I have a lot of purchased video films to give away (Wolverhampton area, collection only). Some of them still in there cellophane. Contact me if interested.
Have a load of old videos to get rid of.
They include a lot of Morecombe & Wise and Tony Hancock plus various other films and shows.
I live in Cirencester Glos.
Anyone interested?
I have kids videos – Fimbles, Tweenies, Balamory, Engie Benjy, Bananas in Pyjamas, Teletubbies, Barney, Various sing a long songs, cbeebies shows incl. Postman Pat, Brum, Winnie the Pooh, 30 original Walt Disney Videos, 10 taped from TV.
Original films – Kindergarten Cop; Mrs Doubtfire; The Full Monty; Lochness; Grease; The Italian Job (original with Michael Caine); Billy Connolly’s World Tour of Scotland; Men Behaving Badly-Series 1 and 2 and Weekend, Cleaning Lady, Marriage; Billy Connolly-Erect for 30 years; Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, Star Wars Phantom Menace, Star Wars Trilogy; Elvis Presley-Flaming Star, Love Me Tender.
VHS films taped from TV in 80’s/90’s – 3 x Herbie Films, Elvis Presley-Follow That Dream, Jailhouse Rock, Viva Las Vegas, Fun in Acapulco x 2, Clambake/Frankie & Johnny, GI Blues; Doc Hollywood and American Pie.
To be collected from Borders of London and Kent.
Do you still have these videos available and if so where are you?
Many thanks,
Julie
Hi Julie
I still have the cassettes and I am based in Kent. Can you email me where abouts in Kent you are and we can arrange to meet up and collect the videos
Hi Karen do any of the kids videos taped from the tv have Play School on Them if You Do ill buy them even if they dont if You Do have any kids Videos taped off the
not sure how this thread is doing but we have some; simpsons, south park, Frasier, pride and prejudice and about a dozen movies (mostly kids/Disney types).
Hi everyone,
I am in Kent and need 100 old pre recorded VHS tapes in their cases.
I actually need just the cases for a school project.
Happy to collect if anyone has any.
Thanks
I have lots of VHS home recorded video tapes if that is what you are looking for. They are free to collector.
Thanks.
I am in Kent. Have a boxful of old videos if you’re interested.
I am in Kent. Have a boxful of old videos if you’re interested.
If theyve got playschooltaped on them then yes lll take them
Hi everyone,
I am in Kent and need 100 old pre recorded VHS tapes in their cases.
I actually need just the cases for a school project.
Happy to collect if anyone has any.
Thanks
I have about 30 video tapes can you collect from Bromlry
Would you be interested to collect today or on Mon/tue pleaae
Hi Julie,
I have some VHS tapes in cases if you still want them. I live in Kent.
Blessings
Julie :->
I have lots! In south London if that’s any good?
We have 4 large bags full of video tapes you can have -probably at least 100. We are on Kent Borders – if you want them you can either can and get them or we could meet half way and give them to you.
Elaine
Still looking for football tapes(or DVD’s) taped off the telly
match of the day big match etc
or any pre-recorded football tapes(or DVD’s)
I have a collection of VHS entertainment, all boxed – which no-body seems to want these days. I live in Smarden near Charing/Biddenden Kent. Tel. 01233 770321 if interested.
Video tapes various around 30 available to collect from Bromley
I have boxes of various originally purchased video tapes (relatives house clearance). Seems a shame to dump them. Please contact me if anyone is interested & I can provide more information on what I have.
I can’t even find anywhere who would re-cycle?
Thank you
I have 2 boxes of original videos from a relatives house clearance. It seems a shame to bin them.
If anyone is interested, please contact me for further information on what I have or if anyone knows who would re-cycle them please.
Thank you
I have around 100 prerecorded VHS tapes in their cases – from Friends to Four Weddings to Psycho. Giving away for free but postage will cost unless you can collect them. In south London. Please contact if interested! Thanks, Beth
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Hi
I have lots of Disney videos plus some others such as Men in Black, Queen videos, free to anyone who’d like to collect. Live in Orpington
I have a lot (100 plus) of Westerns pre-recorded and downloaded from TV.
Actors:John Wayne, Clint Eastwood, James Stewart, Gregory Peck, Directors, etc Sam Peckinpah, John Ford,
Collect from South London or I could possibly deliver them.
Say what you want or take the lot.
i have 260 film video cassettes for anyone who wants them, all in original boxes.
Hi There,
I’m looking for the following VHS if anyone can help.
The Complete Home In The Country Series [2xVHS] Limited Edition
Written and presented by Alison Cork.
This is the 2 VHS version that i am after not the 1 VHS version. I will give a good price if someone has it in excellent condition. Preferably new condition.
Many Thanks
D. K.
I have lots of children VHS videos – all boxed and in good condition.
Live in Bucks if anyone interested just let me know.
For John who was looking for football taped off the telly.
Don’t know if this is of interest to you but my dad used to tape loads of big games (World Cup mainly) and probably has them going back to the 80s. I’d have to look them out but you’re welcome to them.
We’re in Dundee. Can organise to post them to you if you want them. Free vids but I’d have to ask you to cover the postage.
Many videotapes, mostly pre-recorded, available if anyone can make use of them. Trying to avoid landfill! We are in the north of Kent.
Guys…sooo many vid tapes..store bought and blank with recorded stuff on them. Anyone interested? Close to 300 altogether
Would there be any football on them?
Am in Birmingham btw
Hundreds of VHS tapes (norwich area)
Have a box of variety of videos
In the Stafford area if anyone interested
Hello, I have a number of Disney video tapes and loads of music cassettes if any one is interested
I live Gravesend in Kent
Hi
Repeating this as not sure if my previous one actually posted!
I have a number of Disney VHS video tapes and loads of music cassettes if anyone is interested
I live Gravesend, Kent
Hi I just wanted to ask if anyone as any video tapes with tv recorded on them
from the 80’s or 90’s
looking for all tv series and football as well
i can only collect from newham and waltham forest in london as i am disabled and cant travel too far
would be very greatful if anyone can help
Hi, Hope some one can help. I have quite a number of video tapes, some pre-recorded some with films recorded from the TV and a lot of Rugby one recorded from the TV. The Rugby ones are Five Nations, Six Nations, World Cups and Lions Tours. Pre-Recorded include films like Shawshank Redemption, Pulp Fiction, Full Monty, The Silence of the Lambs, Sleepers, The Mummy, The Mummy Returns, Gladiator, just to name a few. I also have the entire collection of Morse. Would like these to go to a good home or it’s the landfill for them. If anybody is interested I would be able to deliver.
May I ask your location?
My mum has loads of vhs video tapes if any one would like them . From Grantham lincs !
I have a load of boxed set and singles of aircraft to anyone who wants then I live Kent /London boarders
My sister has the full series of Friends 1-10 on vhs if anyone interested we are in Bury me Manchester
Hi,
I have around 50 video tapes, some recorded from the TV, some bought that I would like to give to a good home. Can split postage costs if necessary.
Am near Bath in Somerset.
Thanks
I have tons of movies and laurel and hardys I’ve taped from over the last 30 years to get rid of. I’m in London N20. I’m transferring a lot to DVD and then putting them aside to get rid of. Any North Londoners want to prevent them going in the bin?
Would there be any football on the tapes?
I have about 4/5 boxes of videos..films, entertainment etc. Free to any one who wants to collect from Skelmersdale!
I have many VHS pre=recorded video tapes, is anyone interested, I still have a video player and will keep some, but have too many and don’t want them to go to landfill – Bristol area
Hello
The heart foundation half way up Blackboy Hill on the left hand side.
Is still taking video tapes.
If you have any football on them,let me know.
Having a clear out and have a few boxes of home recorded and movie releases if anyone’s interested?
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I have a large quantity of “Magic” VHS tapes.No charge.
Some names include Ammar, Daryl, Bill Malone, Michael Close. Can be collected or just pay postage.All in very good condition
I’m in Esher,Surrey.
Cheers
Ric
I have about 70 pre-recorded VHS tapes in full working order. I live near St. Albans, Hertfordshire – anyone interested?
I have about 70 pre-recorded VHS tapes in full working order. I live near St. Albans, Hertfordshire – anyone interested?
I have 13 bought Man United videos – any takers (Gtr Manchester area)?
Are they pr-recorded ones or taped off the telly?
Hi
I have 3 boxes of children’s videos – Fireman Sam, Pingu, Sesame At and lots more children’s favourites. Please get in touch if interested.
I’m after vhs tapes \video tapes in Wolverhampton if anyone has any thanks
Adam, my mum may have quite a lot. Probably more home recorded ones than pre recorded but I can ask if you’re still in need?
Meant to say, we’re in Wolvo area too.
I have c30 pre-recorded VHS tapes – drama, films, music, comedy, football and a number of re-recordable VHS tapes. I’m in the Wolverhampton area. If you still need some please let me know asap.
Hello
I have about 100 VHS tapes aiming to find a second home, near Watford or Heathrow (I commute), please get in touch if interested
Would there be any football on them?
Hi
Would be very interested in the tapes and near heathrow,
please can you let me know if you still have them & do they include films?
I have about a hundred prerecorded videotapes for anyone who can use them.
I live in Arbroath, Scotland.
Contact me if you wish to collect them.
I have a load of films on VHS; mostly Hollywood “Blockbusters” from the late 80’s all the way to the late 90’s; Action/Adventure, Sci-Fi and Thriller genres. that I reluctantly need to find new homes for as the loft needs emptying prior to some home improvements. I live in North West Wiltshire area if anyone’s interested/collecting. Please let me know.