Commission On Aging To Collect Unwanted Medical Equipment

GREENWICH, CT — The Greenwich Commission on Aging is partnering with Wheel It Forward, a nonprofit community library that enables anyone to easily borrow or donate durable medical equipment at no cost, for a drive-thru event so residents can donate medical equipment they no longer need.

The one-day event will take place on Sept. 25 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Greenwich Senior Center, located at 299 Greenwich Ave.

"There is a tremendous demand for lightly used medical equipment. Donating something you are no longer using will benefit others who can borrow equipment that has been sanitized, plus donating is good for the environment," the Commission and Wheel It Forward said in a news release.

The following items will be accepted

• Hospital Beds
• Wheelchairs
• NEW Commodes
• Walkers
• Knee Scooters
• Canes
• Crutches
• Shower Tub Seats
• Toilet Risers
• Rollators
• UNOPENED Disposable Items
• Hoyer Lifts
• Portable Wheelchair Ramps

If you have large items that need to be picked up, contact Wheel it Forward at 203-652-8600 or www.wheelitforwardusa.org to schedule a time and date. After this event, residents can donate equipment to a Wheel it Forward Drop Off at the Holly Hill Transfer Station Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and Saturdays 7 a.m. to 12 p.m.

All donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Tax receipt provided at drop off.