Apple’s commitment to the environment includes properly disposing of electronic equipment at the end of its useful life. We responsibly recycle your computers and displays — regardless of manufacturer.
Get free recycling with every new Mac.
Apple offers free recycling of your old system with the purchase of any qualifying Apple computer or display. If you purchase a qualifying system in an Apple Retail Store, a Specialist can sign you up for free recycling of your old system. If you purchase from the Apple Online Store, you can opt in during the checkout process.
Once you opt in, Apple will send you an email with instructions on how to recycle your old equipment. The email includes a prepaid FedEx shipping authorization for your old system. All you do is package your system securely and drop it off at any FedEx location. If you can’t find your email, or if you didn’t sign up for the program when you purchased your Mac, contact us and we’ll get you started.
Recycle even if you’re not buying a new Mac.
If you haven’t opted in to the free program by purchasing a new Mac, or if you live in Canada, you can still participate in the Apple Recycling Program. Just purchase a prepaid shipping label from the Electronic Recycling Program or call 888-638-2761. The $30 (U.S.) fee covers all costs associated with shipping used products to the Apple recycling vendor. We’ll even provide packaging materials if you need them.
Recycle Mac batteries free.
Bring your old Mac batteries to an Apple Retail Store near you and we’ll recycle them free. Find a store
Still have questions about the Apple Recycling Program?
Check out our Frequently Asked Questions.
Other Free North American Recycling Programs
If you live in one of the following states, you can participate in free electronics recycling programs by clicking the links below:
Maine, Maryland, Oregon, Rhode Island, Washington, West Virginia
If you live in Oklahoma, Texas, or Virginia, fill out out this request form to participate in a free recycling program.
International Recycling Programs
We operate or participate in recycling programs in these regions:
Europe
Japan
Asia Pacific and Australia
Recycling in Cupertino
Since October 2002, Apple has encouraged residents of the City of Cupertino — home of Apple’s worldwide headquarters — to recycle their used or unwanted computers and home electronics free at Apple’s Cupertino recycling collection facility. For more information about this program, call 408-862-2667.
