How do I erase/wipe an old iMac before sending it in for recycle?

I have an older mid-2011 Mac I need to send in to recycle. How do I erase/wipe it?

iMac, 10.11

Posted on Sep 1, 2023 7:10 AM

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Sep 1, 2023 7:23 AM in response to Bee912

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