Wheelchairs Or Other Medical Equipment

Medical supplies and equiptment should NOT be placed in the recycling bin with bottles, cans, paper, etc. However, if items are in good, usable condition,t his may be something that you can donate to a charitable organization where it can be reused by people in need.

The Resource Center for Accessible Living (RCAL) has a variety of medical equipment to take out on loan. A partial list of items usually on hand:

Canes/crutches
Walkers
Commodes with buckets/shower chairs
Bath transfer chairs
Wheelchairs
Rollators
Hoyer lift (if available)
Hospital bed (if available)
Bed rails/guards
Other small medical items are sometimes donated and available. Some of these items are in short supply, and may not always be available.

If interested in borrowing any of the listed equipment or donating used equipment (including items not listed), to make an appointment, or for more information, please contact RCAL at 845-331-0541.

Address: 727 Ulster Ave. Kingston NY 12401

Website: https://ulstercountyny.gov/aging/medical-equipment-loan-closet

Some medical equipment providers may have take back programs. Contact the manufacturer (on the product) or the doctor office or hospital that issued the equipment to ask about their policies.

To donate the items described above, contact RCAL at 845-331-0541 – or visit their website: https://ulstercountyny.gov/aging/medical-equipment-loan-closet