Like many of us, I have kept every cpap I have ever used. I'll keep all of my Resmed S9's, and S10's, but don't need the rest. I have some older Remstar units, and a Devilbliss, and a few oddball small units.
What is the best way to dispose of these? I don't want them to end in the landfill, and I don't think Goodwill will take them as donations. What would you suggest? I could certainly Craigslist some of them that are in like new shape, but am wondering what to do with the rest? Thanks for the help.
What to do with older cpaps?
- remstarcpap
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What to do with older cpaps?
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Re: What to do with older cpaps?
remstarcpap wrote: ↑Fri Nov 26, 2021 8:14 pmLike many of us, I have kept every cpap I have ever used.
https://www.cpap.com/blog/donate-used-cpap-machine/
from the article-
"Where to Donate a CPAP Machine
When looking for a place to donate, be careful about the organization you choose. Some charitable organizations3, like Goodwill, will not do anything with your CPAP, but will simply destroy it.
Look for organizations that specifically deal with sleep disorders, breathing conditions, and lung conditions. You can also discuss your donation with companies that take durable medical equipment donations. Make sure the organization cleans and inspects the devices and either gives them to individuals who need them or sells them at a deeply reduced price.
This will ensure that your device is able to help someone in need. Finally, choose an organization that is a registered charity, so you are confident they are not looking to make a profit off of your donation.
Some good options to consider include these:
Breathe California of the Bay Area
The Reggie White Sleep Disorders and Research Foundation
American Sleep Apnea Association
Advocates for World Health
Durable Medical Equipment Aid Society
Each of these organizations has its own requirements for donation. Some will require you to pay the shipping fees, but all will provide you with a donation letter that will allow you to write off the donation on your tax return. This is an added perk that you will enjoy as you enjoy the benefit of knowing you helped save someone’s health and potentially their life with your used machine.
If you would prefer to keep your donation local, consider reaching out to your local homeless shelter, food pantry, or churches in your area to see if they know of someone who needs help. It is not illegal to give your lightly used machine to another person, but do make sure that they actually need it or have a prescription for it. Remember, CPAP machines are medical devices and they should not be used without the direction of a doctor.
CPAP therapy is an effective way to treat the dangerous condition of sleep apnea. If you have a CPAP machine that you are no longer using, consider using it to be a blessing to someone else through donation. By donating your machine, you keep it out of the landfill, avoid the legalities of selling it, and give someone less fortunate a new lease on life!"
by clicking the link, the named organizations have clickable links.
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Re: What to do with older cpaps?
I donated my old Elite (9 months use) to the clinic that serves the destitute and homeless.
I keep my Devillbiss Autoadjust, because it will run off 12 volts DC with included cord.
In case of a power outage, I could power nap in the Prius with powered accessory on.
Only burns enough gas to keep the auxiliary battery charged--quietly.
I keep my Devillbiss Autoadjust, because it will run off 12 volts DC with included cord.
In case of a power outage, I could power nap in the Prius with powered accessory on.
Only burns enough gas to keep the auxiliary battery charged--quietly.
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Re: What to do with older cpaps?
It sounds like you have enough units to just start your own CPAP museum.
Re: What to do with older cpaps?
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Re: What to do with older cpaps?
Keep at least one as a spare. That was very beneficial for me, as I had a "safe" machine to use after my DreamStation1 was recalled. Now they sent a DreamStation2, but there are rumblings that it too, might be recalled. If that happens, I will go back to using my old one until I get a new one.
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Re: What to do with older cpaps?
What is the included cord that allow for 12 volt operation? I think I only got the 110 cord?chunkyfrog wrote: ↑Fri Nov 26, 2021 8:40 pmI donated my old Elite (9 months use) to the clinic that serves the destitute and homeless.
I keep my Devillbiss Autoadjust, because it will run off 12 volts DC with included cord.
In case of a power outage, I could power nap in the Prius with powered accessory on.
Only burns enough gas to keep the auxiliary battery charged--quietly.
I assume this one would work: https://www.cpap.com/productpage/intell ... power-cord
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Re: What to do with older cpaps?
When I got the Devillbiss, I got a bundle deal.remstarcpap wrote: ↑Mon Dec 13, 2021 3:14 pmWhat is the included cord that allow for 12 volt operation? I think I only got the 110 cord?chunkyfrog wrote: ↑Fri Nov 26, 2021 8:40 pmI donated my old Elite (9 months use) to the clinic that serves the destitute and homeless.
I keep my Devillbiss Autoadjust, because it will run off 12 volts DC with included cord.
In case of a power outage, I could power nap in the Prius with powered accessory on.
Only burns enough gas to keep the auxiliary battery charged--quietly.
I assume this one would work: https://www.cpap.com/productpage/intell ... power-cord
No idea what package it was in, but one cord had a plug on one end for the dc jack
on the Intellipap, and a car lighter plug on the other end.
Of course, that was 2011 or 2012 . . .
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