Most thrift stores will accept donated VHS tapes, or offer them on Freecycle.

You may also get creative and reuse the tapes as scarecrows, or knitting bags with the tape.

For other recycling locations for stereo and audio equipment see the Do What You Can web site at Recycle Your Electronics to find other drop off sites.

Donate usable items for reuse when possible. Lastly, they can be placed into the garbage.