Do they fedex you a box to put your laptop or do you just take the laptop to a fedex location and they’ll pack it and ship?
Apple sends two emails. The first email indicates that the trade in has been initiated. They will then evaluate to see if they’re is a location nearby you to bring the device. if not they will send a follow up email saying that a box has been shipped To you.
Each trade-in will come with a shipping box specifically tailored to that device.
Apple does mix and match FedEx and UPS, so double check the shipping label in the boxes.