Donation/Materials Exchange Programs

Use this page to locate medical relief or other non-profit organizations that may accept donations of used or surplus items from hospitals or other health care facilities. Also see an example of how to set up a medical supplies and equipment recovery program at your hospital.

Any vendor listing provided on these Web pages is intended as a resource only, and does not imply endorsement, recommendation or guarantee of the services of these vendors by the New Hampshire Hospital Association.

Doc to Dock, Inc.
This 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, founded as a commitment to the Clinton Global Initiative, engages physicians, nurses and other volunteers in a collaborative effort to collect, sort, ship and distribute unused medical supplies to needy hospitals and patients in Africa. It also organizes collection drives at medical conventions in the United States.

Donation Networks
Donation Networks is a non-profit organization serving schools and non-profit organizations across NH and beyond. They help businesses and institutions re-channel their used computer equipment, office equipment and supplies, supplies for arts and crafts, etc to institutions where they can be used. They redistribute donated products to non-profit organizations and schools within New England through their two warehouse locations in Nashua and Manchester.

How to Set Up a Medical Supplies and Equipment Recovery Program
View guidelines for establishing a medical supplies and equipment recovery program developed by the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center.  

International Medical Equipment Collaborative
IMEC is a non-profit organization located in Portsmouth, NH that distributes medical equipment, supplies and support services to doctors, nurses and technologists working in clinics and orphanages in underserved locations worldwide.

N.H. Materials Exchange Program
WasteCap's New Hampshire Materials Exchange (NHME) links generators of a diverse assortment of wastes with potential users of those wastes. The NHME operates a listing of materials available and wanted by a wide range of users, including businesses, schools, and non-profit groups. This saves disposal costs for waste generators and purchasing costs for users.

REMEDY Program
REMEDY (Recovered Medical Equipment for the Developing World), is a private, voluntary organization composed of doctors, nurses, hospital volunteers, and others whose collective efforts are directed at transferring discarded but usable medical supplies to developing nations, while source reducing regulated waste, and saving money in our hospitals in the U.S. There is no charge for their services or teaching materials.