Apple Offers Free Computer Take-Back and Recycling Program

Starting in June, Apple will offer a free computer take-back program for U.S. customers who buy a new Mac computer through the Apple Store or an Apple retail store. This is an expansion of the popular Apple recycling program.

As per an Apple press release

“Apple® today announced an expansion of its successful recycling program, offering free computer take-back and recycling with the purchase of a new Macintosh® system beginning in June. US customers who buy a new Mac® through the Apple Store® (www.apple.com) or Apple’s retail stores will receive free shipping and environmentally friendly disposal of their old computer as part of the Apple Recycling program. Equipment received by the program in the US is recycled domestically and no hazardous material is shipped overseas. Earlier this week, Apple was named a “Forward Green Leader,” one of the top ten environmentally progressive companies recognized by the Sierra Club and its investment advisor, Forward Management.”

Earlier Apple had launched the Apple ipod recycling program too. You can read more about how Apple protects the Environment by focussing on four areas of particular attention like product and packaging design, responsible manufacturing, energy efficiency, and recycling.