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How to Recycle an old iMac - NOT a trade-in.

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I have an old 2011 iMac I'd like to recycle. This is NOT a Trade-In. Apple's website says, "Does Apple offer recycling? Yes. Apple Trade In lets you recycle any Apple device (including devices from Apple-owned brands) at any Apple Store and on apple.com for free."


So, for folks who are not actually buying something with trade-in, I guess we're on our own? Or is there still hope?

Posted on Jan 27, 2023 7:35 PM

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Posted on Jan 27, 2023 8:00 PM

sflibrarian wrote:

Please read the question. This is *not* a trade-in. What "steps" are you referring to? I'm not buying anything and I cannot bring it to a store.

I know this isn't a trade in.


Go to Apple Trade In - Apple. Scroll down to "Select your device to get a trade-in estimate." Select Computer, enter your serial number, and answer the questions. Due to the age of your Mac, recycling will be the only option available.


Jack

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Jan 27, 2023 8:00 PM in response to sflibrarian

sflibrarian wrote:

Please read the question. This is *not* a trade-in. What "steps" are you referring to? I'm not buying anything and I cannot bring it to a store.

I know this isn't a trade in.


Go to Apple Trade In - Apple. Scroll down to "Select your device to get a trade-in estimate." Select Computer, enter your serial number, and answer the questions. Due to the age of your Mac, recycling will be the only option available.


Jack

How to Recycle an old iMac - NOT a trade-in.

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