How to Recycle, Reuse, or Responsibly Dispose of CPAP Machines and Accessories

Earth911
Feb 2, 2026, 12:00 pm118 ptsTrending
About 8 million Americans use CPAP machines every night for sleep apnea. Dealing with the electronics, plastic tubing, and silicone masks from these devices has created a major waste problem. In most places, CPAP machines are considered electronic waste, so throwing them in the trash is usually illegal. The…

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