Maryland Durable Medical Equipment Re-Use
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The Maryland Department of Aging provides FREE durable medical equipment to Marylanders with any illness, injury, or disability, regardless of age, at no cost. All equipment is collected via donation and is sanitized, repaired, and redistributed to Marylanders in need. The DME program is improving the quality of life for many Maryland residents by providing the opportunity to avoid costlier levels of care.
How do you request DME to use?
To request the following equipment, fill out the
Basic DME application. - Canes, Crutches, and Walkers
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Rollators
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Shower Chairs and Tub Transfer Benches
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Bedside Commodes and Toilet Safety Rails
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Bedrails
To request the following equipment, fill out the Complex DME application. - Manual Wheelchairs
- Transport Wheelchairs
- Power Wheelchairs
- Power Scooters
- Home Hospital Beds
- Mechanical Lifts
Note: If you would like to request both Basic AND Complex DME, complete a
Complex DME form.
After we receive and process a completed request form, we will contact the requestor to notify them if the requested equipment is in-stock. If the equipment is in-stock, a pick-up appointment will be scheduled. Equipment pick up is by appointment only.
Healthcare Providers
Providers initiating a request for a patient, complete a Complex DME form. If you are a healthcare professional seeking additional information, click here.
DME in the Media
DME Program Director, Ian Edwards featured on The Indisposable Podcast
Ian Edwards joined host Brooking Gatewood to share insights on tackling the challenges of accessibility and high costs in durable medical equipment. Don't miss this important conversation—tune in now and learn how DME is making a difference.
Click here to listen to the full podcast.
Patrick O'Malley Testifies in Support of DME Re-Use
Thank you to Maryland resident Patrick O'Malley for testifying during the 2024 Maryland Legislative Session on continuing to fund the Maryland Durable Medical Equipment Re-Use program.
After a tragic swimming accident in Ocean City that resulted in a spinal cord injury, O'Malley needed an advanced power wheelchair, a powered Hoyer lift, and a home hospital bed. When his insurance was unable to provide the equipment, the DME Re-Use program provided each of the pieces of equipment to Mr. O'Malley at no cost.
Click here to view Mr. O'Malley's testimony.
State program gives all Maryland residents medical equipment — and it's completely free - NBC Washington
Click here to read full article.
Maryland Durable Medical Equipment Wins Upstream Reusies® 2024 Community of the Year Award
Maryland Department of Aging’s Durable Medical Equipment Re-Use program exists to improve the independence and quality of life of Maryland residents with any illness, injury, or disability through access to free mobility equipment. Since the program began less than 3 years ago, they have saved 33,521 items from landfills, offsetting 1,969.93 metric tons of CO2, while saving individuals and the health care system $3.2 million. Click here to view video.
Donating to the DME Program
Donations needed:
- Wheelchairs
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Power Wheelchairs & Power Scooters
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Rollators and Walkers
- Shower Chairs and Tub Transfer Benches
- Bedside Commodes and Toilet Safety Rails
- All Pediatric Equipment
- Mechanical Lifts
We are currently at capacity for hospital beds and are temporarily not accepting donations for them.
Donation Collection Centers – Locations and Hours
Millersville Landfill - Central Recycling Center (Anne Arundel County residents ONLY)
389 Burns Crossing Rd, Severn, MD 21144
Monday - Saturday 8:00am - 4:00pm Directions: Upon arrival, inform staff you are donating DME – staff will direct you where to place DME donations
O'Malley Senior Activity Center Annex
1270 Odenton Rd, Odenton, MD 21113
Monday – Friday 9:00am – 3:00pm
Directions: Please place donations INSIDE the container, container is in the Annex parking lot.
Waxter Center for Senior Citizens – Baltimore City
1000 Cathedral St. Baltimore, MD 21201
Wednesday from 9:00am - 12:00pm
Phone: 410-396-1324
Directions: Please us the main Cathedral St. entrance for COVID screening – staff will direct you where to place DME donations. Larger items such as home hospital beds, hoyer lifts, power wheelchairs, and power scooters CANNOT be accepted at this site.
Baltimore County Central Acceptance Facility (Baltimore County residents ONLY)
201 W Warren Road Cockeysville, MD 21030
Monday - Saturday 7:00am - 4:00pm
Directions: Upon arrival, inform staff you are donating DME – staff will direct you to the DME container. Please place your items inside the container.
Appeal Landfill (Calvert County residents ONLY)
401 Sweetwater Rd. Lusby, MD 20657
Monday - Friday 6:00am - 4:00pm
Saturday 7:00am - 4:00pm
Directions: Upon arrival, inform staff you are donating DME – staff will direct you where to place DME donations
Midshore I Landfill (Talbot, Caroline, Kent & Queen Anne's County residents ONLY)
7341 Barkers Landing Road, Easton, MD 21601
Monday - Friday 8:00am – 12:00pm
Sat: 8:00am – 4:00pm
Directions: Upon arrival, inform staff you are donating DME – staff will direct you where to place DME donations
Cecil County Aging and Disability Services
200 Chesapeake Blvd. Elkton, MD 21921
Monday - Friday 9:00am – 4:00pm
Directions: Donation collection container is in back parking lot – take second entrance and continue to back lot. Place donations INSIDE the container labeled for medical equipment.
Charles County Landfill (Charles County residents ONLY)
12305 Billingsley Rd.
Waldorf, MD 20602
Monday - Saturday 7:30am - 4:00pm
Directions: Upon arrival, inform staff you are donating DME – staff will direct you where to place DME donations
Delmarva Community Services – Dorchester County
2450 Cambridge Beltway, Cambridge, MD 21613
Mon & Wed 9:00am – 2:00pm
Phone: 410-221-1930
Directions: Please call the MAP Office 410-221-1930 in advance to schedule a donation drop-off
Harford County Waste Disposal Center (Harford County residents ONLY)
3241 Scarboro Rd, Street, MD 21154
Monday - Saturday 7:00am – 3:00pm
Directions: Upon arrival, inform staff you are donating DME – staff will direct you where to place DME donations
The Arc Northern Chesapeake Region
4513 Philadelphia Rd, Aberdeen, MD 21001
Monday - Friday 9:00am - 3:00pm
Directions: Donation collection shed is in the back parking lot – drive around the left side of the building to the red shed. Please place donations INSIDE the shed.
Midshore I Landfill (Talbot, Caroline, Kent & Queen Anne's County residents ONLY)
7341 Barkers Landing Road, Easton, MD 21601
Monday - Friday 8:00am – 12:00pm
Sat: 8:00am – 4:00pm
Directions: Upon arrival, inform staff you are donating DME – staff will direct you where to place DME donations
Easterseals
1420 Spring Street, Silver Spring MD 20910
Monday-Friday 10:00 AM- 3:00 PM
Directions: Upon arrival, notify the front desk that you are dropping off durable medical supplies. Staff will assist with receiving the DME donations. Larger items such as home hospital beds, hoyer lifts, power wheelchairs, and power scooters CANNOT be accepted at this site.
Rockville Senior Center
1150 Carnation Dr, Rockville, MD 20850
Monday - Friday 9:00am - 3:00pm
Directions: Donation collection container is in the back parking lot – drive past the Senior Center main entrance (on your right), take a right after the main entrance towards the back parking lot, the container is in the back left corner of the parking lot. Please place donations INSIDE the container.
Shady Grove Transfer Station (Montgomery County residents ONLY)
16101 Frederick Rd. Derwood, MD 20855
Monday - Saturday 7:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Directions: Upon arrival, inform staff you are donating DME – staff will direct you where to place DME donations
Maryland Durable Medical Equipment Re-Use Center – Prince George's County
11701 Crain Highway, Cheltenham, MD 20623
Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:00pm
Phone: 240-230-8000
Directions: Please donate at the large overhead door on the south side of the warehouse
Brown Station Road Sanitary Landfill - Container Pad and Recycling Area - Prince George's County residents ONLY
3501 Brown Station Rd, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
Monday - Saturday 7:00am - 6:00pm
Directions: Upon arrival, inform landfill staff you are donating DME – staff will direct you where to place DME donations.
Midshore I Landfill (Talbot, Caroline, Kent & Queen Anne's County residents ONLY)
7341 Barkers Landing Road, Easton, MD 21601
Monday - Friday 8:00am – 12:00pm
Sat: 8:00am – 4:00pm
Directions: Upon arrival, inform staff you are donating DME – staff will direct you where to place DME donations
Midshore I Landfill (Talbot, Caroline, Kent & Queen Anne's County residents ONLY)
7341 Barkers Landing Road, Easton, MD 21601
Monday - Friday 8:00am – 12:00pm
Sat: 8:00am – 4:00pm
Directions: Upon arrival, inform staff you are donating DME – staff will direct you where to place DME donations
Horizon Goodwill Industries – Washington County
200 N. Prospect St. Hagerstown, MD 21740
Mon, Wed, & Fri from 9:00am – 1:00pm
Phone: 301-733-7330
Directions: Please use Prospect St. warehouse entrance for COVID screening - staff will direct you where to place DME donations
Donation Frequently Asked Questions
We accept Durable and Home Medical Equipment that can be
refurbished and given to someone in need.
We Accept: Hospital
beds, wheelchairs, power wheelchairs, power scooters, mechanical “Hoyer” lifts,
lift chairs, sit to stand lifts, walkers, medical reclining “Geri chairs”, rollators,
shower chairs, tub transfer benches, toilet safety rails, canes, crutches,
commodes, lift chairs, and overbed tables.
We Do Not Accept: Any
heavily soiled or corroded equipment, stair lifts, respiratory equipment
(oxygen machines and tanks, CPAP’s, suction machines, etc.), orthopedic braces
such as walker boots and back braces, non-medical items such as standard
household beds, household furniture or clothing.
You can always bring donations directly to our Re-Use Center
at 11701 Crain Highway, Cheltenham, MD 20623.
If you call ahead, you’ll be assured there is someone available to
receive your donation, call 240-230-8000.
We accept donations Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00
p.m. All donations must come to the overhead
door on the south side of the building (follow the new pavement). There is a doorbell on the left side of the
overhead door frame that you can ring for assistance.
Alternately, we have collection sites set up all around the State
of Maryland. Please see website for
satellite site locations, hours, and directions.
All equipment is transported to our Re-Use Center in
Cheltenham, Maryland where it is sanitized, inspected, repaired if necessary,
then put into inventory to later be distributed to individuals in need.
Please, contact us!
The best way to get your questions answered is to call or email.
Call
240-230-8000
or email
DME.MDOA@MARYLAND.GOV
We encourage you to print this flyer and share information about the Maryland Durable Medical Equipment Re-Use program. If you need additional marketing materials or images, please contact the Re-Use Center. Please help us spread the word about the "Gift of Mobility."
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