A box full of discs resides in my basement, but that is changing. Thanks to my file server and CD Recycling Center of America, I can back up the content archived on my CDs and DVDs then send said coasters in for recycling. The best part is that this service is free with the only cost being shipping.
My plan is to have all discs archived and ready to ship by the end of February. If you would like to throw your discs in with mine, please bring them to the March meeting (Friday, March 6th). The rules established by the Center are pretty simple:
- Discs and packaging must be separate
- Discs in one box
- Cases, inserts, etc. in another box
- Full discs and partial discs must be separate
- Whole discs in one box
- Broken or shredded fragments in another box
I will be happy to cover the shipping as I already have a pretty big order going in, though donations are accepted. The destruction of your data is your responsibility. I don’t know these people so if you have some haunting bytes on your discs, be sure to securely render them unrecoverable first. Personally there is a separate stack on my desk of discs that will be going through the shredder. Post comments if you have questions or feedback.
