In response to Earth Day, Apple is launching a recycling promotion again this year to encourage users to properly recycle their old devices and take practical actions to support environmental sustainability. From now until May 16, as long as you go to Apple Xinyi A13 or Apple Taipei 101 store to recycle eligible Apple products, you can enjoy a 10% discount on the purchase of AirPods or specific Apple accessories in the same transaction.
A summary of Apple direct store discount items for Earth Day 2026
The core spirit of this activity is to allow more old devices to enter Apple’s recycling system instead of being idle or discarded. All devices sent to Apple undergo detailed testing to ensure they meet recycling standards. Eligible products are sent to Apple’s advanced recycling facilities, including the familiar Daisy disassembly robot, as well as the newer Cora system. These automated devices can efficiently disassemble the device, recover precious materials, and reduce the waste that traditional recycling methods may cause. Through these technologies, Apple can more effectively recycle rare metals and parts and put them back into the supply chain, reducing the consumption of the earth’s resources.
It is worth noting that this offer is only available in physical Apple Stores during the event period, and does not apply to online stores. In addition, recycling and purchase must be completed in the same transaction. That is to say, customers need to purchase the promotional items immediately after recycling the device in order to enjoy the discount. If they want to purchase again in the future, they cannot apply for this discount.
Recyclable Apple devices and deals
As long as they are Apple products in the following categories, regardless of their new or old models, as long as they can pass Apple’s recycling testing process, they can participate in this recycling event:
- iPhone
- iPad
- Mac
- Apple Watch
This event covers a wide range of discounted items, from headphones and accessories to Apple’s own brand cables and protective cases. As can be seen from the list, the product range covered by this event is quite complete. Whether you want to replace new headphones, purchase a charger, update a protective case, or buy an Apple TV 4K, you can get discounts by recycling old devices:
- Apple brand adapter
- AirPods 4
- AirPods 4 active noise reduction model
- AirPods Pro 3
- AirTags (1-pack / 4-pack)
- Apple Pencil
- Apple TV 4K
- Apple-branded Apple Watch straps
- Apple brand cable
- Apple brand charger
- Apple brand iPad protective case
- Apple brand iPhone protective case
- Smart Keyboard (excluding iPad version)
- Smart mouse control
- Smart control panel
In addition, Beats are also included in this offer, including:
- Certain Beats accessories
- Beats brand cable
- Beats brand protective case
- Beats Solo Buds
- Beats Studio Buds
- Beats Pill
- Powerbeats Fit
- Beats Solo 4
- Powerbeats Pro 2
Overall, this Earth Day event not only provides consumers with substantial benefits, but also once again demonstrates Apple’s long-term commitment to environmental sustainability. By recycling old devices and improving material reuse, Apple hopes to make the life cycle of each product more complete and allow users to participate in environmental protection actions in an easier way. For those who happen to have an old iPhone, Mac, or other device lying around, this is a great time to do something environmentally friendly while trading in new accessories.
Source: KOCPC Chinese