What to do with an old iPod classic

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What to do with an old iPod classic

My son moved out but left behind an old, I guess, iPod 60GB from way back. I would like to be able to donate this to, say, a soldier, even though I have no idea whether the battery is still good or not. My question is: are there any options for recycling this item? My son doesn't seem to miss it (in fact, he said to toss it), and I really would like to see it get into the hands of someone that could use it--someone, that is, who actually has done something for his/her country. Short of that, does Apple take these items back and make use of the parts? Thank you.

iPhone 4

Posted on Jan 18, 2012 10:30 AM

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Answer 1

Jan 18, 2012 10:42 AM in response to Marilyn Krzus

Marilyn...

If you live near an Apple store you may be able to recyle the iPod. Problem is they offer 10% off a new one to you but you may be able to ask they do this in the form of a gift card that you can give to someone serving in the armed forces and they could put that towards something from the iTunes Store such as music or apps for a device they already have.

Considering you're trying to do this from the goodness of your heart, it's worth a try.

Read here > Apple - Recycling Program

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Answer 2

Jan 18, 2012 10:47 AM in response to Carolyn Samit

Thank you, Carolyn. My own idea was that someone in the service get the old iPod, but recycling of any kind just leaves me feeling better about the iPod's disposal. So thank you. I'll get to the Apple Store and find out what their policy is. Marilyn

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Answer 3

JM1295

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Jan 21, 2012 6:49 PM in response to Marilyn Krzus

Another thing you could do is maybe go to a local donation program that sends cards/gifts and those types of things to soldiers and ask if you could send an iPod instead. Just a thought.

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Answer 4

Jan 21, 2012 9:58 PM in response to JM1295

Thank you--another good answer! Thanks! Marilyn

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