Question How to destroy a carseat?

JayhawkMom

New member
In two days, my Graco Nautilus will arrive and I want to safely dispose of my FPSE (sad to see it go, it was a great seat -- but it expires on the 21st).

What should I do?

I'm thinking:
take off the cover and throw away
don't think my county recycles the foam -- so just bust it up and throw away
throw away the "na*ed" seat

Any other ideas? TIA!
 
ADS

southpawboston

New member
don't throw away the naked shell... some people, believe it or not, will take it and use it.

best to take a sledge hammer to it or a sawzall and cut it to pieces, then write all over the broken pieces, "EXPIRED-- DO NOT USE-- UNSAFE". then dispose in trash bags so as not to advertise the seat.

please, don't burn it, as burning plastic releases horrible carcinogenic toxins.
 

mominabigtruck

New member
I did mine last year and let me tell you that's a harder seat then most to destroy. Normally I just use a sledgehammer, you know to get frustrations out, but I think I ended up using an ax to get it started and then I finished it off in the oven at my dad's shop that they use to melt down motors:D
 

rodentranger

New member
Um, my DH smashed a found-on-the-roadside-stripped-and strapless Dorel infant seat with the tractor.
Darn thing was not easy to destroy! I saw it on the side of the road with no cover and no straps half in the woods, so I made him turn around and go back for it. It wasn't even expired yet-barely a year old. LOL He dug holes in the yard with it when it got stuck to the tractor bucket.
It will be interesting to see if the almost expired Marathon is any easier when it gets it's turn in March.
 

Admin

Admin - Webmaster
don't throw away the naked shell... some people, believe it or not, will take it and use it.

best to take a sledge hammer to it or a sawzall and cut it to pieces, then write all over the broken pieces, "EXPIRED-- DO NOT USE-- UNSAFE". then dispose in trash bags so as not to advertise the seat.

please, don't burn it, as burning plastic releases horrible carcinogenic toxins.

Outlandish, "tarted-up" advice from over 10 years ago is still a hotbed for research on carseat disposal today! ;-)

Visitors may also like to read more current information on used car seats and expiration dates: Does My Car Seat Expire? Do I Really Need to Buy a New One?

https://carseatblog.com/carseatexpiration/
 

Car-Seat.Org Facebook Group

Forum statistics

Threads
219,654
Messages
2,196,889
Members
13,530
Latest member
onehitko860

You must read your carseat and vehicle owner’s manual and understand any relevant state laws. These are the rules you must follow to restrain your children safely. All opinions at Car-Seat.Org are those of the individual author for informational purposes only, and do not necessarily reflect any policy or position of Carseat Media LLC. Car-Seat.Org makes no representations as to accuracy, completeness, currentness, suitability, or validity of any information on this site and will not be liable for any errors, omissions, or delays in this information or any losses, injuries, or damages arising from its display or use. All information is provided on an as-is basis. If you are unsure about information provided to you, please visit a local certified technician. Before posting or using our website you must read and agree to our TERMS.

Graco is a Proud Sponsor of Car-Seat.Org! Britax is a Proud Sponsor of Car-Seat.Org! Nuna Baby is a Proud Sponsor of Car-Seat.Org!

Please  Support Car-Seat.Org  with your purchases of infant, convertible, combination and boosters seats from our premier sponsors above.
Shop travel systems, strollers and baby gear from Britax, Chicco, Clek, Combi, Evenflo, First Years, Graco, Maxi-Cosi, Nuna, Safety 1st, Diono & more! ©2001-2022 Carseat Media LLC

Top