The UPMC Horizon Community Foundation Medical Equipment Recycling Program (MERP) in Farrell, Pennsylvania, accepts donations or used medical equipment while supporting Mercer County residents in need.

All equipment donations must be confirmed by MERP.  Please contact us by contact form (below), telephone, or email before bringing any medical equipment or supplies.

Executors and personal representatives often manage homes with leftover durable medical goods. MERP offers a clear, charitable solution close to the Shenango Valley community. The program accepts gently used equipment from families and organizations when items no longer serve the original owner. MERP also welcomes certain unused medical supplies, including adult diapers, bed pads, and bandages. These donations help estates reduce disposal burdens and keep usable items out of landfills.

MERP staff in Farrell clean, inspect, and repair equipment as needed. They check safety, confirm proper function, and prepare each item for reuse. The team then loans equipment at no cost to community members who need support. Residents do not need to be UPMC patients to receive items. This open access expands the program’s impact and strengthens community health across Mercer County.

The Farrell MERP site benefits estates in practical ways. It provides a responsible outlet for walkers, wheelchairs, shower chairs, bedside commodes, and similar items. It also supports estate cleanouts by helping to support removal of bulky items. When requested, the program can provide donation acknowledgment for estate files. Families with out-of-town executors can coordinate drop-off through local relatives or trusted contacts.

MERP’s mission centers on healthier, safer, more independent living for local neighbors. Each donated item can serve many people during its useful life. Estates that choose MERP help others while honoring a loved one’s legacy through generosity.

Executors in the Shenango Valley area can contact MERP in Farrell to confirm accepted items, donation steps, and drop-off guidance.