Nearly 760kgs of unwanted medical equipment including walking frames, crutches and wheelchair has been collected by FCC Environment at three recycling centres at Kirkless, Slag Lane and Chanters.
Serviceable items are then sent for reuse, reducing the amount of material going to waste and saving the NHS money.
Just 10 pairs of crutches are returned for every 50 issues at some NHS trusts, with the NHS spending an estimated £3m on crutches every year.
Paul Barton, director for environment at Wigan Council, said: “Providing a collection point at our three recycling centres makes it easier for residents to bring their items in so that they can be put back into service for the good of the community.
"We would encourage residents with these items to bring them in to us as part of The Deal and help us to recycle more, recycle right.”