https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 08 Apr 2026 05:09:47 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-recycles-program#post-2010525 Mon, 05 Jan 2015 16:14:01 +0000 AmandaB8 2010525@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I bought a Hygeia through insurance because they will ship my pump to a mom in need :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-recycles-program#post-2010434 Mon, 05 Jan 2015 15:26:10 +0000 Bluebonnet 2010434@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@blackbird: Exactly! I have 2 pumps and the second one is still sealed in the box. I'll donate that pump to a local charity, but I had no idea what to do with my well used pump. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-recycles-program#post-2010431 Mon, 05 Jan 2015 15:24:31 +0000 Bluebonnet 2010431@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@skipra: You are welcome. I figured I wasn't the only person that had no idea what to do with a well used pump after I wean. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-recycles-program#post-2009820 Mon, 05 Jan 2015 10:22:57 +0000 blackbird 2009820@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>That's great to know, it's easy to amass a collection of pumps now that we get them through insurance. I have two at home (one hardly used) and will get a third in May! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-recycles-program#post-2009816 Mon, 05 Jan 2015 10:18:14 +0000 skipra 2009816@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thank you for posting this! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-recycles-program#post-2009812 Mon, 05 Jan 2015 10:15:16 +0000 Bluebonnet 2009812@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lion: I'm not sure exactly what they do with the old pumps (since they are giving new, hospital grade pumps to the Ronald McDonald House). I assume they reuse the parts they can and recycle the rest. </p> <p>Agreed, a great cause! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-recycles-program#post-2009801 Mon, 05 Jan 2015 10:07:07 +0000 Mrs. Lion 2009801@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Do you know if they refurbish them? I have one that still works but the motor is starting to wear out after a year of EPing...I would love to donate it!</p> <p>ETA: I read the website. It looks like they don't actually give the actual pump to a new mom...they are providing hospital grade pumps to RMDH. I wonder what they do with the used ones...? Either way, it's a great cause! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-recycles-program#post-2009795 Mon, 05 Jan 2015 10:05:34 +0000 Bluebonnet 2009795@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Medela just launched a breast pump recycling program, "focused on helping moms who have finished their breastfeeding journey help another mom start hers." </p> <p>Medela has committed to providing new, hospital grade pumps and accessories for Ronald McDonald houses. This will help Moms with babies in the NICU have one less thing to worry about.</p> <p><a href="http://www.medelabreastfeedingus.com/medela-recycles" rel="nofollow">http://www.medelabreastfeedingus.com/medela-recycles</a></p> <p>For moms that are done pumping and aren't sure what to do with their pump, this is a great option. I will be recycling my pump as soon as I wean. </p>