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Apple launches recycling service in the UK

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By: , IntoMobile
Thursday, January 19th, 2012 at 3:01 AM
Apple launches recycling service in the UK

Apple has launched a recycling service in the UK, allowing users to either get some cash for their old gear, or if the hardware they have doesn’t have any value – recycle it for free.

Run by Dataserv GmbH, the Reuse and Recycling Program accepts all Apple-made devices — including iPhones, iPads and Macs — and will wire you the value of the device directly to a bank account.

Whether it’s an iPhone, iPad, Mac or PC computer, working or not, we’ll take it and determine if it qualifies for reuse and has a monetary value. If it does, the amount will be credited directly into your bank account. If it doesn’t, you can recycle it responsibly through one of our free recycling programmes.

That’s all nice but there’s one caveat — apparently, Apple’s recycling scheme pays less than other similar services. For instance, it offered 177 GBP for the fully-working iPhone 4 16GB, whereas competing sites offer up to 244 GBP.

In any case, we applaud the Cupertino-based company for taking this route, eventually making the planet just a little bit greener…

[Via: somobile]

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Dusan has been using smartphones since their introduction and is now following the latest trends in the industry. The "convergence" is what he's most excited about, and writing about it is the next logical thing to do. He thinks that using a smartphone is what everyone who cares about their time should do. In addition to his interests in mobile phones, Dusan also loves to experiment with the latest web and mobile 2.0 services. The idea of accessing and managing your information from any device no matter where you are simply amazes him. Whether it's an online to-do list, note taking service or a video sharing social network, he's there to try it out. He admits though, he's still searching for the ultimate web-based organizational tool, which "sings" perfectly with the mobile PIM application. Dusan used to run SymbianWatch.com which later became part of IntoMobile. He lives in Serbia, South-East Europe, from where he edits the site on a daily basis.

  • http://www.it-green.co.uk/ Computer Disposal

    I suspect that half the reason Apple’s offering less than competitors is that consumers are less likely to upgrade their equipment frequently.  iPhones aside, their IT kit has considerable lengevity when compared to similar hardware by other vendors.