The car seat I have is old (about 8 years). It was my little brothers. I bought my son a new one and do not know what to do with the old one. Can they be recycled?
2007-08-04 05:59:12 · 13 answers · asked by daysonsmom 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
It is illegal to resale used car seats in my state (MO) and you should only accept a used car seat if you know it's exact history.
2007-08-04 06:15:19 · update #1
Child safety seats should not be recycled. After a few years of use, it is impossible to determine if all components are still as reliable and structurally sound as new. Especially if the car has been in an accident, no matter how minor. So best thing to do, is to throw in out in the trash. You will not be doing anyone a favor by recycling it, or passing it on.
2007-08-04 06:08:17 · answer #1 · answered by squeezie_1999 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Personally I would not buy a used child seat because I do not know the past history on it. I believe my child's safety is worth spending the extra money on a new seat.
Now saying that I do realize that there are people who cannot afford to purchase a new child seat. In that case I would rather give my seat away for free to help someone in need rather then throw it away.
Ultimately you will have to decide the best route for you.
2007-08-05 00:17:47 · answer #2 · answered by nubi78 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually car seats over 6 years-old are not considered safe. I would just get rid of it. It is not worth the risk of a child getting hurt.
2007-08-04 15:07:20 · answer #3 · answered by Ryan's mom 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I donated my car seats to a battered womens shelter. I'm not sure the requirements on the age that they will accept. But, definitely worth a call. :)
Cheers!!
2007-08-04 13:03:37 · answer #4 · answered by snnyaura 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check with your local police department and see if there is a program in your area that inspects donated child safety seats, and distributes them to people that cannot afford to buy one.
2007-08-04 18:15:09 · answer #5 · answered by stephen p 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
give it to someone that needs it.........like valuevillage or the diabetes association they take donations of all kinds. They just resell them for a little profit, everyone wins.
2007-08-04 13:06:25 · answer #6 · answered by ask me a 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
donate it to the good will or something, I'm sure someone could use it,if not they will see that it gets re-cycled,that's the best thing to do with it.good luck on it.
2007-08-04 13:05:05 · answer #7 · answered by dodge man 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Dispose of it - don't sell it or give it to someone. I would break it so it cannot be used.
2007-08-05 01:33:03 · answer #8 · answered by merigold00 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes do you have a friend or family that need it or your church, good will there are alot of places.
2007-08-04 13:08:27 · answer #9 · answered by Dallas S 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
give it to Good Will, they can always use stuff like that and it could be given to someone else who might need it.
2007-08-04 13:01:56 · answer #10 · answered by babygurlwitattitude209 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋