Is there any way to recycle medical equipment?

Question

I still have my daughter's respirator that she hasn't used for several years. I also have a manual breast pump with never used replacement parts as well as a sits bath basin that I never used. The plastics are not the kind that are accepted for recycling in my community but I hate to just throw these things away.

Is there an alternative to just throwing them into a landfill?

Answer 1

send them to the medical foster care program at meridian behavioral healthcare of gainesville, fl . Doris Harvey is the program rep- 352-374-5600.

Answer 2

Yes, so glad you asked.  Here in town is a company called Disabled Resource Services at 640 E. Eisenhower Blvd. (right behind the Little Angel's consignment store.  They take durable medical equipment. If they can't use it they donate it to Help International who sends it to other people who can use the equipment.

Answer 3

Goodwill,. Large churchersd frequently have medical missions. Just call the biggest baddest church in yor area.

I just hate to see it sitz around.

Answer 4

Well  if no one else is interested  in your medical stuff maybe this organization can help it takes old/ used but still good medical equipment and donates it to cuntries that are in need. I hope you find someone to take it.I havent used them myself but saw a newsletter describing what they are doing. Good Luck H

St. Francis Convent

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Answer 5

call free clinics or county service agencies

Answer 6

Independent Living Center in San Jose may take the items. And they will be used for loan/give to community members at low income or in emergency situations.