What to do with old pumps

[kirklt]

I have some old rio and maxijet pumps. They don't seem to work anymore.

Can I recycle them somehow? Or should I just throw them in the trash?

 

[sir_dudeguy]

there is actually a very strict, government regulated recycling policy regarding aquarium powerheads and you have to be very careful about disposing them... Usually the safest way is to chuck it in the trash lol sorry, just bored, and jose cuervo isnt helping with the sarcasm.

lol but ya just chuck it.

 

[sohal1025]

Just trash em.

 

[Engine8ff]

Have you tried to soak them in vinegar and clean em up to save for back up?

 

[Juruense]

Always save the impellers if they are in good shape, always. You never know when you might need one or you can usually sell them. I usually save all the pieces and individually auction them one by one on eBay. Individually they do not bring a lot but it adds up.

 

[Neogenocide]

It all depends on how you describe as "don't work" and what's actually broke on them.

Scott

 

[thegrun]

Often the impellers are bad and simply replacing it will revive the pump. If they are old cheap pumps, it may not be worth the cost to repair and into the trash it goes...