a packaging device is provided for retaining a disc - shaped media . in its preferred form the device comprises a lid for a container having an interior and an exterior surface , wherein the lid may be repeatedly attached to and removed from the container , preferably by means of a compression fit , and wherein the exterior surface of the lid includes a recess within which a disc - shaped media , such as a digital media disk , may be stored . in one embodiment , the disc - shaped media is first placed within a protective envelope , which envelope is then inserted into or applied to the recess and retained therein . various means for retaining the envelope in or on the recess are contemplated , including adhesives such as fugitive glue or double - side tape , or sealing members . in an alternate embodiment , the protective envelope is not necessary , and the disc - shaped media is inserted in or applied to the recess and held therein by the same retaining means . a separate protective element may be provided to protect the media surface of the media disc . a method is further provided for packaging such disc - shaped item and other material within the packaging device .