Apple announced on Wednesday that it will begin its computer take-back program this week. The scheme was announced in April this year, the program will allow US customers to hand in their old Mac when they purchase a new one, the program also applies to PCs, no matter what the brand.

When a customer chooses to participate in the program, Apple will send an email with instructions and a label for free shipping and recycling. Customers simply package their recyclable equipment and attach the label provided. All equipment received by the program is recycled domestically and no hazardous material is shipped overseas.