FAQ’s

No equipment or furniture should be disposed of prior to consulting with Asset Management Surplus staff.

UGA surplus cannot be resold directly to UGA employees. Surplus IT equipment is not sold or auctioned due to data security concerns.

Yes! Employees can take part in state surplus public auctions by visiting https://www.govdeals.com/. These auctions are managed by Georgia DOAS Surplus Division and not UGA.

In some scenarios, registered 501(c)3 organizations may be eligible for donations of UGA equipment after the equipment is approved for disposal by Georgia DOAS (this does not include IT equipment). Please contact UGA Surplus Staff for additional questions as UGA is required to follow the Georgia DOAS procedures for disposals, including donations.

There are several options for surplus property. Our staff collaborates closely with Georgia DOAS to determine the best disposal method. A few examples are below, ordered based on recommended priority. Sending furniture or any equipment to the landfill is always the last option.

• Redistribute within UGA o Redistribute within USG
• Georgia DOAS Surplus will auction the equipment
• Donate to 501(c)3 / Non-profit (for furniture and non-IT equipment)
• Recycle: (e-Waste & IT Equipment) is recycled through a mandatory state contract)
• Landfill

Yes! All UGA owned equipment regardless of cost, acquisition method or inventory status must be sent to surplus or approved for disposal by UGA surplus staff and Georgia DOAS Surplus Division.