Organizations are most able to accept reusable working equipment in good condition that can be cleaned and new/unused single-use materials in packaging. Corporate donations can find an accredited Medical Surplus Recovery Organization here and donate products to them.
Vendors
| Vendor | Address | City | Destination | Disposal Method | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epilepsy NorCal Donation Drop Stop |
Rose Pavillion 4200 Rosewood Dr |
Pleasanton | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Working wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, etc. | |
| Pleasanton Transfer Station | 3110 Busch Rd. | Pleasanton | Landfill | Drop-off for a Fee | Non hazardous materials only | |
| Medical Teams International | 14150 SW Milton Court | Portland | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Visit website for donation instructions | |
| MELP/Able-closet | 1603 E. San Carlos Ave | San Carlos | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Free equipment loans for children with disabilities in California from donations of same equipment. Equipment donation types include manual wheelchairs, strollers, standers, walkers & gait trainers, feeding & activity chairs, bath & toileting, outdoor & recreation, and others. Never accepted items: hospital beds, custom-fit braces, power wheelchairs, damaged equipment. | |
| HomeCARES | 65 Dorland St. | San Francisco | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Working wheelchairs, walkers, canes, briefs, shower chairs, tub transfer benches, Chux (disposable bed pans), power wheelchair, hospital bed, stair lift. Call to leave a message with what you have and your call will be reviewed and answered. | |
| ReCARES (Dorland Street) |
Dorland St (The alleyway of 63 Dorland) |
San Francisco | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Donations only accepted during open hours. | |
| Craigslist |
222 Sutter St Floor 9 |
San Francisco | Reuse | Free Pick-up, Pick-up for a Fee | ||
| San Jose Conservation Corps | 1650 Berger Dr | San Jose | Reuse | Free Drop-off, Free Pick-up | Electronic and electrical | |
| San Jose Conservation Corps | 1650 Berger Dr | San Jose | Recycle | Free Drop-off, Free Pick-up | Electronic and electrical | |
| Breathe California of the Bay Area | 1469 Park Ave | San Jose | Reuse | Free Drop-off | CPAP, Bi-PAP, and auto-PAP working equipment for reuse. We accept all machines in a working condition and redistribute them free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis to those in need. | |
| Medshare West | 2937 Alvarado St. | San Leandro | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Disposable items should never have had direct patient contact, NO Pharmaceuticals/medications, & No liquids that can be ingested or injected. Cannot Accept List: chair lifts, shower stools, prosthetics, motorized wheelchairs, homecare beds, veterinary supplies, used CPAP or Nebulizer equipment, medicine bottles. Fill out online form. Do not drop off without approval. | |
| Marin Medical Equipment Recyclers (ReCares) | 3100 Kerner Blvd | San Rafael | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Clean & functional. | |
| Elian Electronics Recycling |
1634 West 19th Street Suite B |
Santa Ana | Recycle | Free Pick-up, Pick-up for a Fee | ||
| North State Environmental (South San Francisco) |
220 South Spruce Avenue Suite 200 |
South San Francisco | Recycle | Pick-up for a Fee | ||
| Reggie White Sleep Foundation | 2356 S. 102 Street | West Allis | Reuse | Drop-off for a Fee | CPAP (sleep apnea) equipment only |
Curbside Service
| Bulky Pickup | Note | ||
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| Alameda |
Working wheelchairs and scooters labeled for reuse/donation. Nonworking separated. Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for a bulky pick-up. ### |
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