Can CDs be recycled in vancouver?

Built-in Optical Drive (CD/DVD) Scrap handling does not include loose CDs or DVDs because only internal PC optical drives are treated as waste under this category, so such items are not accepted during inspection.

How to dispose of CD and DVD discs?

Built-in Optical Drive (CD/DVD) Scrap applies only to internal optical drive units and excludes standalone media discs, so CDs and DVDs are not accepted after inspection.

Are external CD or DVD drives accepted as scrap?

Built-in Optical Drive (CD/DVD) Scrap excludes external drives because they must be disassembled and the optical drive removed, otherwise they are not accepted during inspection.

Are laptop and desktop internal optical drives treated differently?

Built-in Optical Drive (CD/DVD) Scrap includes both 5-inch desktop and slim laptop internal drives because form factor does not affect classification, so they are accepted and handled as waste after inspection.

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PC Drive (CD/DVD) scrap price

PC Drive (CD/DVD) Introduction

Internal PC optical drives are considered waste and their functionality is unrelated.

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Updated: 2026-03-06 08:00

Today's scrap price for this material

0.25 CAD / lb

This price applies to materials delivered to our Delta, BC, Canada yard.

More about PC Drive (CD/DVD)

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Phone (Delta, BC, Canada)

+1 778-751-0879

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e-Mail

info-ca@ohatascrap.com

PC Drive (CD/DVD) Buying Conditions

Internal PC optical drives are considered waste and their functionality is unrelated.

CD-ROM, CD-R, DVD-R (RW, RAM), etc.

BD-R (RW) drives cannot be treated as optical drives. We may be unable to accept some items.

MO drives are not included.

Both 5-inch (desktop) and slim (laptop) drives are acceptable.

External optical drives must be disassembled to remove the optical drive. External drives cannot be treated as optical drives. We may be unable to accept some items.

FAQ

1. What is today’s price for PC Drive (CD/DVD)?: As of 2026-03-06 08:00, Ohata Shoji Canada Inc, (Delta, BC, Canada) is purchasing PC Drive (CD/DVD) as scrap metal at 0.25 (CAD/lb). We provide competitive scrap metal prices in Delta, Surrey, Richmond, and across the Greater Vancouver area.
2. Can CDs be recycled in vancouver?: Built-in Optical Drive (CD/DVD) Scrap handling does not include loose CDs or DVDs because only internal PC optical drives are treated as waste under this category, so such items are not accepted during inspection.
3. How to dispose of CD and DVD discs?: Built-in Optical Drive (CD/DVD) Scrap applies only to internal optical drive units and excludes standalone media discs, so CDs and DVDs are not accepted after inspection.
4. Are external CD or DVD drives accepted as scrap?: Built-in Optical Drive (CD/DVD) Scrap excludes external drives because they must be disassembled and the optical drive removed, otherwise they are not accepted during inspection.
5. Are laptop and desktop internal optical drives treated differently?: Built-in Optical Drive (CD/DVD) Scrap includes both 5-inch desktop and slim laptop internal drives because form factor does not affect classification, so they are accepted and handled as waste after inspection.