Disposal Options
When a state entity decides that property is no longer needed, we work with them to ensure the selected disposal method returns the most value to the state. Assets are disposed from the agency location in accordance with the following State law:
Georgia state agency to Georgia state agency.
Frequently, assets that are no longer needed in one entity may still have useful life in another. The state saves not only through acquisition cost avoidance, but in the purchasing administration costs as well. See the Georgia Surplus Property Manual, Chapter 10, for additional information.
State agency to eligible local government or nonprofit (donee).
We encourage DNS as they have a direct benefit to local communities. There is a service fee for these assets, and you can contact our office for pricing assistance. See the Georgia Surplus Property Manual, Chapter 10, for additional information.
State agency to vendor.
We authorize state agencies to trade-in assets as a cost-effective disposal method in exchange for some concession when acquiring new, like items. Vendor return is also utilized to remove assets from inventory. See the Georgia Surplus Property Manual, Chapter 11, for details.
Assets that are not redistributed or destroyed are offered to the public for three to five business days through either internet auction or internet "buy it now" fixed price sale. Winning buyers have a specific number of days to pay for and remove the property. See the Georgia Surplus Property Manual, Chapter 12, for details.
State agency to scrap or trash.
Assets should be considered for onsite destruction when they are damaged, nonrepairable, not appropriate for reuse, or have costs exceeding their fair market value (FMV). An AD may also be issued after all other disposal methods have been unsuccessful and rather than destroying the material, Surplus Property authorizes its donation to a local nonprofit or community. See the Georgia Surplus Property Manual, Chapter 13, for additional information.
State to Contracted Auction Vendor.
We have contracted with a vehicle auction vendor for state facilities that cannot store vehicles through the sale process. The vendor can schedule and transport the vehicle or accept delivery 24/7 for your agency's convenience. If you elect to dispose of vehicles on-site, you must submit a completed vehicle inspection form and a minimum of four photos with the disposal request. See the Georgia Surplus Property Manual, Chapter 14, for details.
State agency to electronics scrap vendor.
Electronics represent a special disposal concern to the state for two reasons:
- components are classified as hazardous
- the equipment may contain sensitive or security-related information.
We have a contract to pick up any accumulation of electronics from your agency and dispose of it through complete shredding. See the Georgia Surplus Property Manual, Chapter 15, for details.