Disposing of old iPhones and iPads at an Apple Store

I have some old iPhones and iPads which have no second hand value. We have logged out of them and reset them. Can I return them to an Apple Store for them to be disposed of responsibly?

Posted on Oct 24, 2026 1:59 AM

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Posted on Oct 24, 2026 3:02 AM

Yes.


Apple Inc. Says: We make it easy to recycle them for free. So you can protect the earth's resources and help get us closer to making every product with only recycled and ...Read more


Apple Reuse and Recycling Programme


Apple Trade In lets you recycle any Apple device for free at an Apple Store location or on apple.com. Additional items accepted for recycling include batteries, ...Read more


For free recycling of your old device, a prepaid shipping label, and instructions, see the Apple Trade In website. Disposal and Recycling Information. disposal ...Read more


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Oct 24, 2026 3:02 AM in response to Hutty1234

Yes.


Apple Inc. Says: We make it easy to recycle them for free. So you can protect the earth's resources and help get us closer to making every product with only recycled and ...Read more


Apple Reuse and Recycling Programme


Apple Trade In lets you recycle any Apple device for free at an Apple Store location or on apple.com. Additional items accepted for recycling include batteries, ...Read more


For free recycling of your old device, a prepaid shipping label, and instructions, see the Apple Trade In website. Disposal and Recycling Information. disposal ...Read more


Disposing of old iPhones and iPads at an Apple Store

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