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Recycle – Floppydisks
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A program in Laguna Beach will take back any amount of 3.5" floppy disks for recycling and will purchase new sealed packs in bulk.
Engineers maintaining legacy systems can dispose of obsolete media without having to store it, reducing physical clutter and compliance risk. The same service also offers a source for fresh, unopened disks, which can be useful for testing or replacement in environments that still rely on floppy storage. Shipping rebates for larger shipments help offset logistics costs for bulk disposals.
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Recycling accepts any quantity of 3.5" floppy disks, with a modest shipping credit for batches over 200.
New disks are only bought if they remain in sealed, undamaged packaging and are ordered in groups of 100 or more.
Participants must submit a reimbursement form and follow the address and contact instructions to receive quotes or rebates.
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The service introduces a two-way flow for floppy media: it will take used disks for recycling and, separately, will purchase new sealed packs. This creates a clear path for engineers to both clear out legacy storage and replenish stock without searching multiple vendors. The dual nature of the program means that disposal and acquisition can be handled through the same contact point, simplifying logistics. For engineers who need to acquire fresh media, the purchase requirement is strict: only disks still in their original, undamaged packaging qualify, and orders must be at least a hundred units. This limits the option to bulk purchases, which may be excessive for small teams but aligns with the provider’s cost model. The need to send a photo and call for a quote adds a manual step before any transaction can proceed. When recycling, there is no minimum quantity, but the program offers a shipping offset only after two hundred disks are shipped. This incentive encourages larger disposals, which can reduce per-disk shipping costs for organizations with sizable archives. Smaller batches will still be accepted, but without the rebate, the net cost of disposal will be higher. All intera
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