How to Prepare
- 1Drain all fluids completely and clean thoroughly
- 2Remove or neutralize any chemical residues
- 3Separate electrical components from mechanical parts
- 4Check for valuable metals (copper, aluminum)
- 5Remove filters and dispose separately
- 6Test functionality of working components
Where to Recycle
- Pool supply stores (Leslie's, Pinch A Penny)
- Pool service and repair companies
- Metal scrap yards (for metal components)
- E-waste recycling centers (for electrical components)
- Pool equipment specialty recyclers
- Online pool equipment marketplaces
Special Instructions
Pool equipment may contain chemicals and require special handling. Electric components need proper e-waste disposal. Many pool supply stores accept old equipment for trade-in credit.
Environmental Impact
Proper disposal prevents chemical contamination. Equipment refurbishment extends lifecycles and provides affordable pool maintenance options. Metal recovery from pumps and heaters has recycling value.
Sustainable Alternatives
- Trade-in at pool supply stores for credit
- Sell working equipment to pool service companies
- Donate to community pools or schools with pools
- Refurbish equipment for continued use
- Separate valuable metals for scrap recycling
What’s Accepted
Accepted
- Pool pumps and motors
- Pool heaters and heat pumps
- Pool filters and filter systems
- Pool cleaners and automated equipment
- Pool covers and safety equipment
- Spa and hot tub components
Not Accepted
- Equipment with severe chemical corrosion
- Items with dangerous electrical damage
- Equipment containing asbestos (older heaters)
- Severely contaminated items
- Items with refrigerants (require special disposal)
Donation & Take‑Back Options
Estimated value: $20-500+ for working equipment; copper and aluminum components worth $2-4 per pound as scrap
Manufacturer/Retail Take‑Back
Hazardous Components
- Chemical residues from pool treatments
- Electrical components with capacitors
- Refrigerants in heat pumps
- Potential asbestos in older equipment