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How-to-Guides: Surplus Property Division
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How to Complete a Vendor Return: Trade-in
A Vendor Return/Trade-in occurs when state agencies trade in material in exchange for a concession…
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How to Complete a Direct Negotiated Sale: DNS
Direct Negotiated Sales are used for redistribution from a state entity directly to an eligible…
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How to Renew Your Organization’s Surplus Eligibility
The annual renewal is required to maintain eligibility for all Surplus Property Program participant…
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How to Complete an Electronic Disposal (ELC) Request
Once a state entity decides that property is no longer needed, it should submit a disposal request…
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How to Dispose of Surplus Furniture
When furniture is no longer needed, enter the items in AssetWorks to be redistributed, sold, or…
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How to Dispose of Surplus Weapons
State entities in possession of firearms and other weapons they wish to dispose of must do so in…
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How to Dispose of Surplus Books
Books are typically surplus items that sell well. However, books may appreciate in value over time,…
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How to Acquire State Surplus Property
The Surplus Property Division ensures the fair and appropriate redistribution or disposal of…
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How to Acquire Federal Surplus Property
The Federal Surplus Personal Property Donation Program allows eligible state and local government…
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How to Dispose of Surplus State Boats
Boats may be redistributed to an eligible state entity, local government, nonprofit, or sold at…
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How to Dispose of Surplus State Vehicles
Surplus state vehicles may be redistributed or sold. The disposal process of vehicles begins with a…