Surplus Property FAQs

Q: How Do I dispose of excess property?

 The process begins with entering a disposal request in the Surplus Property system via the Surplus Property Management System. A user name and password are required to enter the system. Once approved, Department Heads and Business Managers are able to enter new users and assign passwords, as well as security levels.

Once the disposal request is entered, the request is electronically routed to the Surplus Property Office for processing.

 Q: How do I purchase items for my department?

A: Department personnel are welcome to look at merchandise turned into Surplus Property. If your department wishes to purchase an item, all that is needed is a department account number. Surplus Property will complete a Merchandise Order Form and will have the authorized purchaser sign the form. A copy of the form is then given to the purchaser.

Q: Does Surplus Property charge to deliver items to campus?

A: Surplus Property delivers items purchased by your department to campus at no charge.

Q: Can I purchase from Surplus Property for my personal use?

A: Individuals can purchase from Surplus Property during the public auctions which are conducted every two weeks on a Tuesday. Items can be previewed on the Monday before the auction. Items can also be viewed at the following site: https://uaauctions.arizona.edu   

Q: What forms of payment do you take?

A: For the public sales we accept checks w/ID, money orders, Visa, Master Card, and American Expres. Purchases totaling over $500 will require a cashier's check, if paying by check.