How can I recycle old Ipads for something in return?

They're basically useless if the person who maintained the accounts refuses to work with you. Maybe Apple can help if you have receipts showing that they were purchased by the school.

I would find it hard to believe that there isn't some contract term that requires this teacher to surrender all information needed to use its own property. It would be like a teacher changing door locks and not providing the keys.

They at least used to have a program to do this.

https://www.engadget.com/2011/03/15/apple-offers-original-ipad-donation-program/

Hi, JJGodbey,

Good for you for pursuing this! These devices are far, far too valuable to just have them trashed somewhere. I hope you’ll keep pursuing this... They still have a useful life!

Trying to learn more about Apple’s Education Program with schools for supplying devices — there must be rules! — I came across this page (below). I’d suggest trying to contact Apple, directly, thru this?

Because their program must have been utilized for purchase, and if the school is so negligent in how they handle products still having a useful life — for example, could another more disadvantaged school use them? — I’d wonder if your school could be jeopardizing their privilege to use Apple’s Education Program for future students.

Here’s the link. If you didn’t find useful contacts here, I’d suggest calling Apple Support, directly (also below), asking your call to be directed to their Education department: https://www.apple.com/education/

Apple Support (scan down to where there’s a couple saying “Get Support” “Tell us how we can help: https://support.apple.com/

Hope this is helpful!

Linda

Not if they are activation locked, no. They have zero value then. If the school has proof of original purchase, you can ask Apple for help. Otherwise, drop them off at Apple for free recycling.

PS y_p_w’s link sounds exactly what I’m talking about. Other schools have a need for useful used equipment, too!