What we collect
The types of items we collect range from unused sterile or clean surgical supplies, sutures, and instruments to examining tables, hospital scrubs, air conditioners, office equipment, and ambulances. There aren’t many items that we cannot find a home for in the many projects we support.
What we don’t collect
Unfortunately we are unable to accept:
- Drugs/Medications
- Liquids* (i.e. IVs, nutritional supplements)
*If the liquid goes into the body, we cannot accept it
InterVol does not collect any items that are, or appear to be, hazardous or dangerous items including:
- Chemicals
- Mercury
- Solvents
Click here for an extensive list of the items we can and cannot collect. If you have other materials, which are not found on the list please do not hesitate to call (585) 922-5276 to inquire.
Who we collect from
- Hospital Floors
- Operating Rooms
- Nursing/Visiting Nursing Services
- Engineering
- Surgical/Medical/Dental Clinics
- Warehouse
- Purchasing
- Sterile Processing
- Bio-Med
- Central Stores
- Private Practices
- Individual Donations
- Medical/Surgical Supply Companies and Producers
Specifically:
Rochester |
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Buffalo |
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Syracuse |
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Western NY |
| Rochester General |
Elderwood Facilities |
St. Joseph’s |
Clifton Springs |
Monroe Community |
Roswell |
Upstate Medical |
Geneva General |
Strong Memorial |
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Lakeside Memorial |
St. Mary’s |
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Newark-Wayne |
St. Joseph’s |
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Thompson Health |
Park Ridge |
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Highland |
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Rochester Med RxCycle
As of June 2008, the recycling program has been instituted at Rochester General Hospital. The program ensures that all hospital staff are aware of their opportunity to make a difference and organizes drop off locations for efficient collection of materials. This model program will soon be ready to implement at other medical facilities.
