how does apple trade in work during covid 19

Apple will send you a box and shipping label to ship the device to them for trade in if you elect that choice.

Apple Trade In - Apple

Just mail it out, or bring it in.

Trading in your device is as easy as buying a new

one. We’ll give you a prepaid trade-in kit or shipping label to send it

off. Or you can bring it to an Apple Store. We’ll either give you

instant credit toward the purchase of a new product or send your device

on to our recyclers.

You can mail the traded phone to Apple (the same as you could before). More information in Apple Trade In - Apple

including in the Frequently Asked Questions near the bottom of that page.