{"id":56571,"date":"2021-06-30T01:41:44","date_gmt":"2021-06-30T01:41:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lookingaftermomanddad.com\/?p=56571"},"modified":"2023-10-15T01:51:47","modified_gmt":"2023-10-15T01:51:47","slug":"where-to-donate-used-medical-equipment-in-san-jose","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lookingaftermomanddad.com\/where-to-donate-used-medical-equipment-in-san-jose\/","title":{"rendered":"Where To Donate Used Medical Equipment In San Jose ?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you have used medical equipment in good condition that you, or your loved one, have finished using, and you want to donate it in San Jose to help someone else, I have put together all the different ways and places, which you will see below, that I could find to do this in San Jose.<\/p>\n
Where to donate used medical equipment in San Jose ?\u00a0<\/strong>In San Jose, you can donate your used medical equipment to –<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n You can also donate used medical equipment person-to-person, in San Jose, using online platforms and social media sites such as –<\/strong><\/p>\n Or<\/p>\n <\/p>\n You will find links to my guides on how to use each of these online platforms to donate your medical equipment.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_toggle title=”Contents with Quick Links” open=”on” module_id=”#donrotSJ” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” body_ul_font=”||||||||” body_ul_text_color=”#59bdd6″ hover_enabled=”0″ border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” border_color_all=”#3648ed” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Donate to Ability Tools<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Donate to Reuse Centers in San Jose<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Donate to Recycle Stuff in San Jose<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Donate to Goodwill stores in San Jose<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Donate to Salvation Army stores in San Jose<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Donate to Thrift stores in San Jose<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Donate to Loan Closets in San Jose<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Donating used medical equipment to Senior Centers in San Jose<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Donating used medical equipment to Veteran Centers in San Jose<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Donate used Medical equipment in San Jose, using online listings<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Organizations who may know where to donate used medical equipment near me in San Jose<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Tax deductions on donations of used medical equipment<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text module_id=”DonAbilityToolsSJ” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Ability tools is the program in charge of Assistive Technology in California.<\/p>\n <\/strong>Ability Tools runs an Assistive Technology Exchange<\/strong>\u00a0website<\/strong> where durable medical equipment which is available is posted for loan, donation or for free.<\/p>\n The\u00a0Assistive Technology Exchange<\/strong>\u00a0website<\/strong> can be found by going here –\u00a0http:\/\/abilitytools.org\/services\/at-exchange-transition.php<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Ability Tools is also partnered with reuse programs to post their available inventory on the\u00a0<\/span>Assistive Technology Exchange<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>website, and also to distribute equipment in their particular regions of California.<\/strong><\/p>\n “The reuse programs accept assistive technology and medical devices, repair and sanitize them and offer them to people with disabilities for free or at low cost.” – Source here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/strong>There is a coalition of the Reuse programs known as the California Assistive Technology Reuse Coalition, and they are the programs working in collaboration with the Ability Tools.<\/strong><\/p>\n To find out a lot more about how all this works, who to contact, the reuse centers in the San Jose area you can go to my article – “The Ultimate Guide To Used Medical Equipment In California”<\/a> and read about the AT Program, the Reuse Centers and Ability Tools AT Exchange.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text module_id=”donreuseSJ” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you have equipment, you can call one of the centers listed below and work out how to donate your equipment to them.<\/p>\n These are reuse centers which will post the equipment on the AT Exchange and also look for people in need in the San Jose area who can use your donation.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The organization finds low income elderly, and individuals living with physical limitations, who are in need of medical equipment.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Items that the foundation is need of include –<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n To donate medical equipment<\/strong> you must go to their website here<\/a><\/strong>, where there is a quick form to fill out, and then submit it, so they may contact you.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Address:<\/strong> Phone: <\/strong>408 263 8000<\/p>\n Website: https:\/\/ablepeoplefoundation.org<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Here you can donate manual wheelchairs if they are less than 5 years old and in good condition.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Address:<\/strong> Phone:<\/strong> 408 894 9041 ext.204<\/p>\n Website: https:\/\/svilc.org<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text module_id=”donrecycleSJ” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n This is not part of the reuse coalition – the CATRC, and doesn’t just deal with used medical equipment.<\/p>\n The San Jose State University Center For Development Of Recycling runs the website runs the website Recycle Stuff along with the County of Santa Clara and the County of San Mateo.<\/p>\n On the website you can pick the category of medical equipment you wish to donate, and there will be a list of recyclers you can contact who will take the donation and place it with someone.<\/p>\n Website: https:\/\/www.recyclestuff.org\/category\/medical<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Address<\/strong>:<\/strong><\/p>\n San Jose State University Phone: <\/strong>800 533 8414<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text module_id=”dongoodwillSJ” _builder_version=”4.17.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Goodwill stores are run by a nonprofit organization, and give employment to people with disabilities, who may not otherwise be able to get employment.<\/p>\n Not all Goodwill stores and donation locations accept home medical equipment<\/strong>, so do call before take your medical equipment along.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n Goodwill runs more than 35 donation sites across Santa Clara County and San Benito County. https:\/\/goodwillsv.org\/donate-goods\/?location<\/a><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”State Wide Programs” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text module_id=”donsalvSJ” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n You can donate some home medical equipment to the Salvation Army, so long as it is in good condition.<\/p>\n To donate home medical equipment you will want to go to this page on their website and find\u00a0 a drop-off location near you – <\/a>https:\/\/satruck.org\/<\/a><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n You will come to the page below.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”State Wide Programs” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/lookingaftermomanddad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Screen-Shot-2020-11-26-at-7.34.02-PM.png” title_text=”Screen Shot 2020-11-26 at 7.34.02 PM” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Enter your zip code in the box for the service you require, and you will get a map with all the locations and a list of addresses and contact links, as you can see below.<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”State Wide Programs” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/lookingaftermomanddad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Screen-Shot-2020-11-26-at-7.35.11-PM.png” title_text=”Screen Shot 2020-11-26 at 7.35.11 PM” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n You can choose a site from the map, or the list, and then contact them to find out about donating your equipment – as usual, don’t just show up as you could be wasting your time.<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”State Wide Programs” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text module_id=”donsalvSJ” _builder_version=”4.16.0″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Charity Cars for Kids Thrift Store<\/b><\/p>\n 2725 Lafayette Street,<\/b><\/p>\n Santa Clara, CA 95050<\/p>\n Phone<\/strong>: 408 748 0081<\/p>\n <\/p>\n ____________<\/span><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Savers Thrift Store<\/strong><\/p>\n You can see photographs of\u00a0 used medical equipment on the website for their stores, so you don’t need to worry about that. They are part of a chain of stores.<\/p>\n Address:<\/strong><\/p>\n 4950 Almaden Expy #20,<\/p>\n San Jose, CA 95118<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Website:<\/strong> https:\/\/www.savers.com\/<\/a><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n ____________<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_id=”donsalvSJ” _builder_version=”4.16.0″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n Unicorn Thrift Shop<\/strong><\/p>\n The website says to call before you take in a donation, to check that they are still taking the type of item you wish to donate.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Address:<\/strong><\/p>\n 1181 Redmond Ave,<\/p>\n San Jose, CA 95120<\/p>\n Phone: <\/strong>408 997 9188<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Website: https:\/\/unicornthriftshop.com\/<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_id=”donloancSJ” _builder_version=”4.17.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Avenidas Medical Equipment Loan Closet<\/strong><\/p>\n Avenidas, previously known as the Senior Coordinating Council of Palo Alto, has a medical equipment loan closet for those who are ill or have an injury.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The loan closet says it has items such as –<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The website page for the lending closet is here – https:\/\/www.avenidas.org\/medical-equipment-loan-closet-now-open\/<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n You can donate gently used medical equipment.<\/p>\n The program is part of the Health and Wellness Program.<\/p>\n To donate equipment, you can give them a call.<\/p>\n\n
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Donate used medical equipment to the California Assistive Technology Program<\/h2>\n
Ability Tools – the California Assistive Technology Program<\/h3>\n
Donate used medical equipment to reuse centers working with Ability Tools in San Jose<\/h2>\n
Able People Foundation<\/h3>\n
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552A Valley Way
Milpitas, CA 95035<\/p>\nSilicon Valley Independent Living Center (SVILC)<\/h3>\n
25 N. 14th St. Suite 1000 (10th Floor)
San Jose, CA 95112<\/p>\nDonate used Medical equipment to Recycle Stuff<\/h2>\n
Center for Development of Recycling
One Washington Sq,
San Jose, CA 95192-0204<\/p>\nDonate used Medical equipment to Goodwill Stores in San Jose, California<\/h2>\n
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Goodwill donation drop-off locations in Silicon Valley<\/h3>\n
To locate a site near you in San Jose, you can their locator here –<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n
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Donate used medical equipment to the Salvation Army in, San Jose, California<\/h2>\n
Donate used medical equipment to thrift stores in San Jose, California<\/h2>\n
Donating to Loan Closets which accept used medical equipment in the San Jose area<\/h2>\n
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