Gently used medical equipment and unused home health supplies can be be donated and redistributed in the community.
Related topics:
See Electronics (E-waste) for options to recycle certain medical equipment, including unusable CPAP and Bi-PAP machines, as e-waste.
See Electronic Waste Disposal for a list of acceptable and unacceptable e-waste items.
Reuse organization
Ability Tools--CFILC
NotesOnline search for used equipment from many reuse programs throughout California.
Assistive technology device search
American Sleep Association
Boston, MA
NotesMail-back (prepaid shipping): CPAP or Bi-PAP machines only. Gently used, working machines less than 7 years old from pet-free, smoke-free households. New related supplies (tubing, etc.) also accepted. Items are refurbished and distributed to hospitals and clinics nationally. Visit website for instructions.
Friends in Sonoma Helping (FISH)
18330 Sonoma Hwy
Sonoma, CA 95476
NotesDrop-off: walkers, wheelchairs, shower chairs, commodes, and rollators that are in good condition.; call first.
Max's Home Care
3820 Bodega Ave.
Petaluma, CA 94952
NotesDrop-off and pickup: durable medical equipment (wheel chairs, walkers, beds, etc) and supplies (bedding, gate belt, grabbers, orthopedics, etc.); call for appointment. Program operated by 7-11 Lions Club.
Medical Equipment Recycling Program
3000 Dutton Ave
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
NotesDrop-off and pickup: durable medical equipment (wheel chairs, walkers, walkers with seats, lightweight transport wheelchairs, shower benches and chairs, canes, crutches, sliding boards, bed alarms, adult disposable briefs and bed pads). What is donated is quickly given out to another person for free.
MedShare
2937 Alvarado St.
San Leandro, CA 94577
NotesDrop-off: surplus medical supplies and equipment. MedShare cannot accept expired supplies, any liquids (IU or liquid nutrition) or any medications/pharmaceuticals.
NorCal SCI
NotesOnline exchange operating in the Bay Area for donating and requesting medical equipment. Visit website for more information.
