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do sex shops throw away porn and toys

I’ve always been curious when it comes to sex shops. I know there’s all sorts of toys and porn to be had in such stores, but I’m not sure what becomes of these items once they’re taken off the shelves? Do sex shops throw away porn and toys?

I mean, vibrators I figured if the item is damaged or too old, then yeah, sure they’d get rid. But what about the items that are unopened or gently used? Are these simply tossed out, never to be touched again? It seems a waste to simply throw out perfectly good items.

So I decided to do some digging. After talking to various managers of these types of stores, it became clear that they do in fact discard certain items, but not necessarily the way you’d think. Each store is slightly different, but from what I could see, most sex shops will make sure to donate, sort, and recycle whatever items they can.

For example, when a customer returns a product in the store, or an item has been sitting too long, such items aren’t immediately thrown in the trash. Instead, if they’re still in good condition, the store puts them back on the shelf. And if the items are unsellable due to various reasons, such as being out of date or already used, these items get donated to local charities or religious organizations.

Same goes for the toys in these stores. All sex toys must meet certain safety requirements which is why toys can only be sold up to five years after production. If these toys haven’t sold within that time, or if they have minor damages, these toys are typically donated to a select number of charities or even given to employees.

I also found out what happens to the pornographic materials. All porn on the shelves must also meet certain standards, so once videos, magazines, and other explicit items are no longer considered purchasable, they are taken off the shelves and recycled in a secure facility. It’s important to note that the shop collects personal information from customers and destroys any discs or videotapes brought in to be recycled.

And that’s what I’ve been able to find out about sex shops and porn. It’s clear that stores do practice safety standards regarding the disposal of such items, and that they do their best to donate, sort, and recycle as much as possible. It’s a nice relief to know that the industry is treating these items with respect.