Destroying contents of floppy disks?

Question

Hi
In the midst of my spring clean, I found 2004 old floppy disks that I want to throw out. However, I know that they contain old archive files that I want to delete before I get rid of the floppy disks.
Now, i no longer have a pc with a floppy disk drive so how do i clear the contents of these disks?
Hope you can help
MGB

Answer 1

Just take them to bit's they are quite easy to break up mate then you can destroy the floppy disc inside with scisssors.

Answer 2

Never knew anyone still used floppy disks. Computers haven't been built with floppy disk drives for years

Answer 3

don't throw them away donate them.. to a charity . to get the data off them just hold a magnet near them.. Floppy disk can be used by 3rd world country's as they are now coming into the computer world.. floppy disks are still in use todays

Answer 4

Easiest, but least environmentally friendly, way to get rid of them would be to burn them - this is the only true method of actually ensuring complete data destruction anyway.

Answer 5

Break the plastic case off and cut the disc into pieces.

Answer 6

strong magnet, hold it up to it for a few seconds. should destroy all contents.



or open the metal slider and punch a sharp knife into it.

Answer 7

Just snap them and scratch them and stuff!

Answer 8

place a strong magnet on them and then snap them in half then burn them.

Answer 9

Bury them in your backyard...