Used hearing aids donated to the Live Better Foundation Hearing Aid Recycling Program

Hearing Aid Recycling Program

Give Your Hearing Aids a Second Life

Gently used hearing aids can change someone's life. If you have devices you no longer need, we'll make sure they reach someone who does.

What We Accept

Behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aids
Receiver-in-canal (RIC/RITE) hearing aids
In-the-ear (ITE) hearing aids
In-the-canal (ITC) hearing aids
Completely-in-canal (CIC) hearing aids
Chargers and accessories
Please note: We are unable to accept hearing aids that are broken beyond repair, heavily corroded, or missing essential components. If you are unsure, please contact us before shipping.

How to Donate

1

Gather the devices

Place the hearing aids and any chargers or accessories in a padded envelope or small box. Please remove disposable batteries before shipping. Using a shipping method with tracking is recommended — the Live Better Foundation is not responsible for items lost or damaged in transit.

2

Mail to our address

Send your package to the address below. No prior authorization is needed — just ship and let us know it's on the way if you'd like a confirmation.

3

We'll send a receipt

Once we receive your donation, we'll send a written acknowledgment for your tax records. The Live Better Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

Live Better FoundationHearing Aid Donation Program22505 Gateway Center Drive, #1746Clarksburg, MD 20871

Please use a padded envelope or small box and consider using a shipping method that provides tracking. The Live Better Foundation is not responsible for items lost or damaged in transit.

What Happens Next?

We document the donation.

Devices are cleaned and evaluated.

Matched to a recipient.

Professionally fitted.

A licensed audiologist programs and fits the hearing aid for the recipient at no retail cost to them.

Tax Deduction Information

Donations of hearing aids to the Live Better Foundation may be tax-deductible. We will provide a written acknowledgment of your donation upon receipt.

Please consult a tax professional regarding the deductible value of donated property. The Live Better Foundation does not assign a dollar value to donated devices.

Please consult a tax professional regarding the deductible value of donated property. The Live Better Foundation does not assign a dollar value to donated devices.

Frequently Asked Questions

Ready to Make a Difference?

Your unused hearing aids could restore someone's ability to connect with the world around them. Mail your donation today.