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How to Recycle CPAP Machines and Accessories
Check local acceptanceDonation is free. Some e-waste recyclers charge up to $30 to take a broken machine (Earth911)Last reviewed October 4, 2026
Quick answer
Donate a working CPAP machine to a sleep apnea nonprofit, or send a broken one to an R2 or e-Stewards certified e-waste recycler. Check local disposal rules; some areas restrict electronics in household trash. Remove the SD card and factory reset the machine first, and never donate a recalled Philips Respironics unit. Used masks and tubing do not get donated. Before you go, confirm that a local recycling center accepts the material in its current condition.
- Recycling route
- Check locally
- Typical value
- Donation is free. Some e-waste recyclers charge up to $30 to take a broken machine (Earth911)
- Donate / take-back
- Available
Continuous positive airway pressure machines and accessories used to treat sleep apnea. Working units have real donation value, broken units go to certified e-waste recyclers, and used masks and tubing are the exception because donation programs do not reuse them.
Where to Recycle
- Sleep apnea nonprofits (Wellness, Sleep and Circadian Network, Reggie White Sleep Disorders Research and Education Foundation, Breathe California)
- Medical equipment reuse groups (MedWish MedWorks in Cleveland, HERO, Advocates for World Health)
- R2 or e-Stewards certified e-waste recyclers and community e-waste events
- Your equipment provider or sleep clinic, which can point you to a local recycler
How to Prepare
- 1Remove the SD card and run a factory reset to erase your health data (check your manual or the manufacturer's support page for the steps)
- 2Clean the machine, humidifier chamber, and reusable parts with CPAP-safe cleaning products
- 3Confirm the machine is not a recalled Philips Respironics unit and came from a smoke-free home, which donation programs require
- 4Test that the machine powers on and delivers pressure, then pack it with the power supply
- 5Contact a donation program to confirm its current intake rules before you ship anything, or take a non-working machine to a certified e-waste recycler
Special Instructions
Do not donate recalled devices, including the 2021 Philips Respironics recall units. Follow Philips' recall instructions at philips.com/SRC-update for those machines. Used masks, nasal pillows, and tubing are not reused for hygiene reasons, but factory-sealed masks, tubing, filters, humidifier chambers, and chin straps can go to donation programs such as the Wellness, Sleep and Circadian Network or Breathe California. For a machine that no longer works, use a recycler certified under the R2 or e-Stewards standard.
Environmental Impact
A CPAP machine is electronics with a motor, pressure sensors, and a display. Donating a working one extends its life and avoids manufacturing a replacement, and certified e-waste recycling keeps the circuit board and other components out of the landfill.
Official guidance and resources
Accepted items and drop-off rules can vary by location. Check the destination before you go.
- FDA: Find a medicine take-back location
- EPA: Household sharps disposal
- Wellness, Sleep and Circadian Network: CPAP donation options
- Sleep Foundation: What to do with old CPAP machines
- Earth911: How to recycle, reuse, or responsibly dispose of CPAP machines
- Philips Respironics recall information
- e-Stewards: Find a recycler
- EPA: Electronics donation and recycling
What’s Accepted
Accepted
- Working CPAP, BiPAP, and APAP machines (not recalled)
- Power supplies
- Factory-sealed masks, tubing, filters, headgear, humidifier chambers, and chin straps
Not Accepted
- Used masks, nasal pillows, and tubing (hygiene concerns)
- Machines from a home with a smoker
- Recalled models, including the 2021 Philips Respironics units
- Machines you plan to sell on public marketplaces (Sleep Foundation advises against it)
Donation & Take‑Back Options
Estimated value: Donation is free. Some e-waste recyclers charge up to $30 to take a broken machine (Earth911)
Donation
- Wellness, Sleep and Circadian Network (American Sleep Apnea Association)
- MedWish MedWorks (Cleveland)
- Breathe California
- Reggie White Sleep Disorders Research and Education Foundation
- HERO (Health Equipment Recycling Organization)
- Advocates for World Health
Manufacturer/Retail Take‑Back
Hazardous Components
- Circuit board components
- Backup battery in some models
FAQs
How do I dispose of a CPAP machine?
Donate it if it works, or take it to an R2 or e-Stewards certified e-waste recycler if it does not. Check local rules because electronics-disposal requirements vary by location; use a certified e-waste recycler if you cannot confirm trash acceptance. Remove the SD card and factory reset the machine first.
Where can I recycle a CPAP machine near me?
Search the e-Stewards and R2 directories for a certified recycler, check for a community e-waste event, or ask your equipment provider or sleep clinic where they send old machines. Some recyclers charge up to $30.
Can I donate a used CPAP machine?
Yes, if it works, came from a smoke-free home, and is not recalled. The Wellness, Sleep and Circadian Network, Breathe California, MedWish MedWorks, Advocates for World Health, and HERO accept machines, and donation eligibility varies by program. Ask the receiving program what records or documentation it requires, and recipients should use the device only under guidance from their clinician or equipment provider. The Wellness, Sleep and Circadian Network prefers machines under 6 years old.
What do I do with the mask, tubing, and humidifier chamber?
Donation programs do not reuse used masks or tubing, so those go in the trash or a local mixed-plastics collection. Factory-sealed masks, tubing, filters, and chambers can be donated. Humidifier chambers are polycarbonate (#7) and rarely accepted curbside, so trash them if your recycler says no.
How do I erase personal data from my CPAP machine?
Pull the SD card, then run the factory reset in the settings menu to clear the health data stored in the machine. Your manual or the manufacturer's support page gives the exact steps for your model.
Can I donate a recalled Philips CPAP machine?
No. Donation programs refuse recalled Philips Respironics units from 2021. Follow Philips' recall instructions at philips.com/SRC-update to get the machine repaired, replaced, or returned.
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