What to do with an old iPod classic

My son moved out but left behind an old, I guess, iPod 60GB from way back. I would like to be able to donate this to, say, a soldier, even though I have no idea whether the battery is still good or not. My question is: are there any options for recycling this item? My son doesn't seem to miss it (in fact, he said to toss it), and I really would like to see it get into the hands of someone that could use it--someone, that is, who actually has done something for his/her country. Short of that, does Apple take these items back and make use of the parts? Thank you.

Marilyn...
If you live near an Apple store you may be able to recyle the iPod. Problem is they offer 10% off a new one to you but you may be able to ask they do this in the form of a gift card that you can give to someone serving in the armed forces and they could put that towards something from the iTunes Store such as music or apps for a device they already have.
Considering you're trying to do this from the goodness of your heart, it's worth a try.
Read here >  Apple - Recycling Program

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    [Apple-Environment-Recycle|http://www.apple.com/environment/recycling>
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