How Do You Destroy Cds and Floppy Disks?
Wrap the discs with plastic wrap and then fold it until it breaks. Shred the discs with a disc shredder. Cut the discs. You can use a pair of scissors, but be careful as the foil will flake.

What is the best way to destroy a CD?

The best way to totally destroy a CD/DVD is to incinerate it. You need quite a hot fire and good ventilation if you don't want to end up with lumps of melted plastic or your lungs filled with noxious fumes. Despite these drawbacks, things don't get much more secure than burning.

How can I destroy old floppy disks?

Options for destroying data on a floppy disk

  1. Incinerate the floppy disks so they are literally obliterated. ...
  2. If you still have a floppy drive, or are able to obtain one to plug into a USB port, you can access the data and run one of the many shredding, or secure delete, programs available.
Sophia Al-Mansoor

Sophia Al-Mansoor

Global Business & E-Commerce Reporter

Sophia analyzes international trade, startup ecosystems, retail transformation, and supply chain logistics for modern digital publications.

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