9. Disposal
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The unit is made of various metal and plastics. Before disposal, the device is to be rendered
unusable and it must not be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste in accordance with local
regulations. Use your local return and collection system for waste electrical and electronic
equipment. Improper disposal may have harmful effects on the environment and on public
health.
Through the Medela Recycles program, Medela LLC provides U.S.-based customers the
option to properly recycle their electric breast pump after they've finished their breastfeeding
journey. For information on how to recycle your pump visit MedelaRecycles.com.
All other breast pump kit components (connectors, breast shields, tubing, bottles, membranes,
and cooling elements) can be disposed of in your waste management recycling container at
your home. Cooler bags and other soft-good items are not recyclable.