Dispose of records - you have to be aware of that

You shouldn't just throw away old records blindly. Instead, there are many other ways to make good use of your own vinyl. But if it should be the bin, we will tell you what you have to pay attention to.

Do not dispose of old records but rather give them away

Even if you don't suspect it: old records are very popular with collectors. The black vinyls have been making a small comeback for several years.

• Therefore, you should first try to give away your old records or sell them on the Internet. We will tell you how to get as much money out of it as possible in our vinyl guide.
• If you don't want to look for a buyer with difficulty, you can use an online service like "Vinool". Enter the titles of your old records and you will immediately receive an offer from the dealer. Then you only have to send the goods.
• If you still prefer to dispose of your vinyls, use the residual waste. However, please note: records are made of PVC, which releases very toxic gases when burning waste. Giving away or selling is the far more environmentally friendly option.
• Alternatively, you can take the vinyls to a material or recycling center. In most municipalities you can hand in your records there free of charge. You can find the exact addresses on the website of your city.

Before you finally dispose of your vinyls, you can digitize the records. So at least the music is preserved.