VHS Tapes Alternative ways to recycle Donate or Sell if Usable Do Not Put In Recycling Sell or Donate If the VHS is still in working condition, consider donating it. To find local donation locations, check out the NYS Reuse Locator Map. VHS tapes that are no longer in good condition can be disposed of in the trash. Alternative Ways to Recycle GreenDisk Mail-In Service GreenDisk is a company that provides secured and audited disposal of personal property that’s stored on digital media. Through their Technotrash Pack-It program, they will dispose of any unwanted audio cassette and VHS tapes. Find out more. Ways to Reuse Donate Old Tapes Drop off old VHS tapes to a Goodwill, Salvation Army or St. Vincent de Paul thrift shop. Donating unwanted items like these tapes extends their lifespans.