That registered recycler very quickly becomes an Apple sanctioned fence for stolen goods. E-waste is going to happen regardless and it would be more proper for

That registered recycler very quickly becomes an Apple sanctioned fence for stolen goods. E-waste is going to happen regardless and it would be more proper for Apple to have a computer recycling program, which already exists, or to turn the old computers into spare parts for repair. Eliminating the potential for theft is a massive win. I remember what it was like before activation lock existed and how high of a target iPhones were. As soon as that feature came out the thieves were screwed out of a potential payday. Now we don’t have to worry about our phones being stolen.