Donating Your CDs & DVDs from Home!
Free UK doorstep CD & DVD collection
Donate your CDs & DVDs – collected free from your door
With streaming now part of everyday life, many households no longer use CDs or DVDs – yet boxes of discs sit forgotten in cupboards, lofts and spare rooms. If you no longer own a player, they’re simply taking up space that could be better used.
- 100% free
- Cases included
- No need to be home
Discs in numbers
Why your old discs deserve better than the bin
Streaming has taken over, but millions of discs are still sitting in UK homes – and far too many end up in landfill.
89%
of UK music listening is now streaming, not CDs or other physical formats
2.7%
of UK video spending in 2025 went on DVDs and Blu-rays
2,500t
of CDs and DVDs are thrown away in the UK each year
1m+
discs handled by our recycling process every year
25%
of the CDs and DVDs we collect are reused and re-homed
75%
less energy used to recycle plastic than to make it new
Sources: BPI (2025), Entertainment Retailers Association (2025), UK statistics on waste, Anglo Doorstep Collections.
How it works
How to Book a CD & DVD Doorstep Collection
Instead of throwing them away, booking a doorstep collection is an easy, responsible way to declutter. Your unwanted CDs and DVDs can be reused, recycled and turned into real environmental and social impact – without you leaving the house.
1
Gather your CDs and DVDs
Pack your discs into bags or boxes. Cases can be included too – we’ll take care of sorting everything properly.
2
Book a free doorstep collection
Choose a convenient date and select the charity (or charities) you’d like to support. We share proceeds from your donations with your chosen causes.
3
Leave them outside for collection
On the day, simply leave your donations outside your property, clearly labelled for us to collect. There’s no need to be at home.
We’ll handle everything from there – saving you time, effort and trips to recycling centres or charity shops that may not accept CDs and DVDs.
After collection
What Happens to Your Donated CDs & DVDs?
Each year in the UK, around 2,500 tonnes of CDs and DVDs are thrown away, even though many can be reused or recycled. Recycling options for discs are limited, and many charity shops don’t have the space to accept them – which is where our service helps.
Reuse & Rehoming
Around 25% of the CDs and DVDs we collect are reused – re-homed or donated where they’re needed most, including to charities, schools and community organisations. The most in-demand discs include:
- Educational content
- Children’s films
- Video game discs
- Rare and retro titles
These affordable second-hand items help people access entertainment and educational materials they might not be able to afford new.
Recycling the Rest
Discs that can’t be reused – due to damage, surplus stock, incompatible formats or unsuitable content – are responsibly recycled instead of being sent to landfill.
Read on to see how the recycling process works and what your old discs become.
The process
How CDs & DVDs Are Recycled
1
Collection & transport
We collect your discs from your doorstep and take them to a central processing facility. Each year, we handle over one million discs.
2
Shredding & granulation
Cases and discs are shredded separately, then broken down into smaller pieces.
3
Separation & washing
Materials are separated and washed to remove impurities.
4
Pelletising & manufacturing
The cleaned materials are melted down and formed into pellets, ready to make new products.
Second life
What Are Recycled CDs & DVDs Turned Into?
CDs and DVDs are made from recyclable materials including polycarbonate plastic, polystyrene plastic and aluminium. These materials are reused to make:
- Car headlights, dashboards and instrument panels
- Reusable bottles and food containers
- Electronic casings (phones, tablets, laptops)
- Packaging materials and insulation boards
- Beverage cans, window frames and kitchen utensils
Nothing goes to waste – your old discs help create something new.
Why it matters
Why Recycling Your CDs & DVDs Matters
Lower energy use
Recycling plastic uses up to 75% less energy than producing new plastic.
Less landfill waste
CDs and DVDs aren’t biodegradable and release harmful chemicals if left in landfill.
Environmental protection
Recycling keeps plastics and metals out of soil and groundwater.
Social impact
Reused discs provide affordable options for families, schools and charities.
Supporting charities
Proceeds from donations help UK charities at a time when funding is under real pressure.
Circular economy
Your donations help keep materials in use for longer, benefiting people and the planet.
Book Your CD & DVD Collection Today
By booking a doorstep collection for your unwanted CDs and DVDs, you’re:
- Clearing space in your home
- Keeping discs out of landfill
- Supporting charities
- Helping create a more sustainable future
It’s simple, free and makes a real difference.