Apple recycling program

Apple has launched a new recycling program for educational institutions looking to get rid of old equipment in its ongoing effort to become a "greener" Apple. The company is offering schools ranging from K-12 to Universities the chance to dispose of old computers from any manufacturer along with associated peripherals at no cost, and requires no purchase to participate in the program. Apple imposes no limit on the number of systems to recycle, but asks that schools register between May 10th and June 30th of this year. Educational centers must have all products to be recycled collected by June 31st, according to Apple, and must recycle a minimum of 25 systems. Schools can sign up by accessing a specific link on the company's website.

Apple also guarantees data safety by assuring schools that 100 percent of its recycling is done domestically within the U.S., and that all asset tags or other identifying marks are completely removed. The Cupertino-based company grinds all hard drives into "confetti-sized" pieces to ensure data remains secure.

by MacNN Staff