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Surplus Property

Your First Source of Supply

We manage the equitable redistribution and disposal of the State’s personal property assets based on legislated guidelines. Personal property includes any tangible property that is not real estate.

We also serve as the State Agency for Surplus Property (SASP) for federal property disposal programs and act as the federal government's agent for eligible recipients to acquire federal surplus property. 

The Surplus Property Division:

  • Assists state and local governments, eligible nonprofits, and other qualified groups to acquire surplus property. 
  • Makes surplus property available for purchase to the public through online auction vendors via Georgia Auctions and Sales.
  • Saves taxpayer dollars by reducing operational risks and maximizing the return on personal property assets for the State of Georgia and its communities.
  • Provides cost savings, cost avoidance, and life extension of personal property through reusing, reducing, and recycling.

Who We Serve

State Entities Property Coordinators
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State Entities Property Coordinators

Resources and tools to assist asset managers and surplus coordinators effectively manage personal property for their state entity.

Nonprofit Organizations
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Nonprofit Organizations

Information for eligible nonprofits interested in acquiring low-cost state and federal personal property to meet business needs.

Small Businesses
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Small Businesses

Information for small business owners who may qualify for federal government surplus personal property through special programs.

Veterans
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Veterans

Resources for qualified veteran-owned small businesses and veteran service organizations to participate in the Federal Surplus Personal Property Donation Program.

Most Relevant Documents

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The Surplus Property Manual is a collection of administrative rules and regulations issued by the Department of…

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This document allows you to quickly scan, find your type of organization, then see the eligibility rules that apply.

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DOAS will usually follow the disposal flow: transfer before sell, sell before recycle, recycle before trash.

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This document contains information for nonprofit entities looking to become eligible for surplus programs.

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This document contains information for local government entities looking to become eligible for surplus programs.

How-to Guides

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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…
For: Surplus-State Entities Asset Managers, Surplus-Local Governments
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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…
For: Surplus-State Entities Asset Managers, Surplus-Local Governments, Surplus-Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, Surplus-Nonprofit Organizations

News

Surplus Property Division Celebrates Asset Management Month

March 18, 2025
Happy Asset Management Awareness Month!Thank you to all the property and asset managers throughout the state for the amazing work you perform every day. Asset and property managers help save the…
For: Surplus-State Entities Asset Managers

Surplus Property Program ‘Fills the Gap’ for Small Businesses 

September 15, 2023
As a participant in the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Business Development 8(a) initiative, Taylor learned that he could access federal surplus personal property, including heavy equipment and other supplies, through the DOAS Surplus Property donation program. 
For: Surplus-Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, Surplus-Nonprofit Organizations, Surplus-State Entities Asset Managers, Surplus-Local Governments

Surplus Success Story: Mimms Museum of Technology and Art

August 01, 2022
The Mimms Museum of Technology and Art houses one of the most comprehensive collections of technology relics from the digital age. Thanks to a partnership with the DOAS Surplus Property Program, the museum has added a Cray-2 Supercomputer to its collection.

Upcoming Events

Surplus Property Disposal for Beginners

Dates
September 30, 2025 ; September 30, 2025
October 07, 2025 ; October 07, 2025
November 06, 2025 ; November 06, 2025
December 04, 2025 ; December 04, 2025
January 29, 2026 ; January 29, 2026
February 05, 2026 ; February 05, 2026
March 26, 2026 ; March 26, 2026
April 07, 2026 ; April 07, 2026
May 07, 2026 ; May 07, 2026
June 04, 2026 ; June 04, 2026
This course will discuss what surplus property is, what can be done with property that is no longer needed, and what information is required for your agency to properly dispose of surplus assets.

This course is recommended for state employees who are new to their surplus role.

Surplus Property Disposal for AssetWorks Users

Dates
September 30, 2025 ; September 30, 2025
October 07, 2025 ; October 07, 2025
November 06, 2025 ; November 06, 2025
December 04, 2025 ; December 04, 2025
January 29, 2026 ; January 29, 2026
February 05, 2026 ; February 05, 2026
March 26, 2026 ; March 26, 2026
April 07, 2026 ; April 07, 2026
May 07, 2026 ; May 07, 2026
June 04, 2026 ; June 04, 2026
This course will provide AssetWorks entry tips, go over how to generate reports in AssetWorks, and review the required information for surplus disposal.​

Requirement: You must have AssetWorks credentials before signing up for this course.

Newsletters and Mailing Lists

Surplus Property offers a variety of newsletters and mailing lists to assist you in finding what you're looking for.
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Non-Discrimination Statement


The Georgia Department of Administrative Services does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, political affiliation or any other protected category in admission, treatment, or participation in its programs, services and activities, or in employment.

For further information about this policy, contact DOAS Legal at 404-656-5514.