Breast pump

Recommended disposal options

Pumps with a non-removable battery

Remove all pieces that have come into contact with bodily fluids and place in the garbage. The rest of the device can be brought to a Hennepin County drop-off facility.

Pumps with a removable battery

Remove and recycle batteries first, then put the device in the garbage.

Plug in pumps with no battery

If there is no battery in the device, the entire device can go in the trash.

Take back

Contact the manufacturer of your breast pump to ask about take back and recycling options.

Other disposal options

Hennepin County drop-off facilities

See restrictions and instructions below:

Drop-off facilities accept:

Breast pump with batteries that can’t be removed.

Locations

Bloomington drop-off facility Get directions
Brooklyn Park drop-off facility Get directions

Fee

No charge

Materials preparation

Remove all pieces that have come into contact with body fluids and throw them in the garbage.

Green Disposal Guide