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You can continue to find trusted guidance and support on the official Apple Support site.
We want to thank the community members who have contributed their time and expertise to help others with their Apple products.
I have an old 2009 MacBook Pro that I'd like to recycle as I've bought a new one. Since we're still in the midst of COVID-19 I'm wondering if there's a way to do that now or do I just have to wait for the Apple Stores to open again?
You can get a prepaid shipping label sent to. Click on the "Select your device to get a trade-in estimate" section of Apple Trade In - Apple
If the device has no value it will offer to send a label for shipping for recycling.
Another option is to do an internet search to see if there are any electronics recycling places in your area.
You can get a prepaid shipping label sent to. Click on the "Select your device to get a trade-in estimate" section of Apple Trade In - Apple
If the device has no value it will offer to send a label for shipping for recycling.
Another option is to do an internet search to see if there are any electronics recycling places in your area.
Recycling MacBook Pro
