Should I Keep Old Vhs Tapes?

Okay, so while VHS tapes won't last forever — what can you do to make sure that they're kept pristine as long as possible? Well, the first thing that you need to keep in mind is — the tapes should be kept in their original packaging. In other words: you should keep them in the plastic cases in which you've found them.

Should I throw away my VHS tapes?

You really shouldn't throw them in the trash because VHS and Betamax tapes are considered magnetic media. The tape can be coated in harmful metals like Chromium, and shouldn't end up in a landfill.

What should I do with my old VCR tapes?

VHS tapes can be recycled in several ways: they can be turned back into usable, though slightly downcycled plastics, or they can be sold or donated to people who might want to watch them again. Believe it or not, some people still have functioning VCRs that will allow them to play VHS tapes.