This page provides instructions on the proper ways to Dispose Of Equipment & Supplies

Note: State law prohibits the disposal of household batteries, fluorescent light bulbs and electronic devices (i.e.; those items containing circuit boards) in regular municipal trash. Electronic devices include, but are not limited to computers, printers, personal data assistants (PDAs), televisions and electronic laboratory items. These items contain chemicals which may harm people or the environment, and should be disposed of through AggieSurplus. For disposal of hazardous, chemical, and radioactive wastes, complete the appropriate Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) form.

• Procedure Overview
• Selling Items
• Remote Disposal Process
• Storage and Pick-Up Tips

Procedure Overview

1. Check the Type of Acquisition: How was the item originally acquired by the department? If it was loaned to the department from an outside agency or government entity, agency approval documentation will be required for disposition.

2. Check the Funding Source: Before disposing of an item, confirm the funding source. There may be restrictions on the disposal of equipment acquired with contracts and grants/government funds. Check the original agreement documentation for the contract or grant; disposal instructions are often stipulated there. If in doubt, check with Contracts & Grants Accounting or Equipment Management FIRST.

3. Prepare the Item for Sale/Disposal: 

   • Departments are responsible for contacting EH&S and completing appropriate forms for items containing hazardous, chemical and radioactive waste.
   • For computer items, the hard drives/operating systems should be wiped, and personal data removed prior to pick-up. 
4. Request Pick-up
   • Complete the Service Request in Aggie Logistics to initiate the pick-up request.
   • Pick-up will be completed by Special Services at their standard rate. See our tips on preparing for pick-up to minimize costs. 

For policy and procedure on all methods of disposition including trade-in, donation and cannibalization, please see policy 350-80, sec. IV.

Selling Items

Departments can consign items and have a portion of the sale proceeds credited to a departmental account. In these cases, an item must sell for over $250. Please check with AggieSurplus to make this determination.  

If approved, the Surplus Property Form will need to be completed.  

Consigned items are listed on the GovDeals auction website and are left ‘on view’ at the department’s location.  This process is faster (using a 7-day auction) and provides better results (marketed nation-wide); it also saves labor/transportation, as the item(s) do not need to be transported to AggieSurplus for sale as the buyer can pick-up directly from the department location. 

If the item(s) sell, any credits to your account will appear in FIS Decision Support transaction reports, including Transaction Log (54) and Transaction Listing (2). AggieSurplus transactions have an origin code of BB. Please note that these FIS Decision Support reports will not be updated after December 2023, but still can be referred to for historical purposes. Refer to the Cognos Reports page and Purchasing and Accounts Payable Reports Knowledge Base Article and AggieDash info page to learn more about reporting for January 2024 and later.

Remote Disposal Process

The Remote Disposal Process is for departments that are outside of the greater Sacramento/Davis area.  You always have the option to follow the disposal instructions listed above, but the process below is to be followed by departments that are located in other parts of California and elsewhere, not near Davis.

1. Email aggiesurplus@ucdavis.edu to request remote salvage. In the request, include the item description, make, model, condition and UCOP Tag Number.
2. AggieSurplus will determine marketability and verify title and value with Equipment Management.
3. Upon Equipment Management's approval for salvage, AggieSurplus will notify the department to proceed with the disposal.
4. Remove the UCOP Tag Number and/or obliterate any other indicator of UC property. For all electronics (e.g. computers, copiers, multi-function printers), hard drives need to be wiped or destroyed prior to salvage or recycled with a vendor that provides a Certificate of Destruction.
5. Take the item(s) to an approved recycler and obtain a signed and dated receipt. If applicable, the receipt must include the UCOP Tag Number and make/model of item(s). Email the signed receipt to aggiesurplus@ucdavis.edu.
   • If the recycler does not provide receipts, the department creates a document that includes the recycler name, address, phone number, make/model and UC Davis Property Number of each item. The recycler representative signs and dates this document.
   • In the event that an approved recycler is not within close proximity, the department must provide the name and phone number of a local, county or authorized landfill recycling vendor. This type of disposal requires prior approval from AggieSurplus based upon the vendor's recycling practices.

Note: Items that have a market value can be sold 'on view' at the department, or brought to AggieSurplus as space permits.

For policy and procedure on all methods of disposition including trade-in, donation and cannibalization, please see policy 350-80, sec. IV.

Storage and Pick-Up Tips

The following tips are offered to help with safeguarding your surplus items, ensuring safety, and making pick-up efficient.

• If possible, do not request a pick-up for only one item. Waiting to schedule a pick-up for multiple items reduces overall labor charges.

• Keep excess items from being stored or staged on loading docks, trash enclosures, in hallways or outside of buildings. Such items are subject to theft and vandalism, and often create safety, hazardous waste, and/or fire issues.

• Do not add anything to the pick-up not already pre-approved by AggieSurplus without contacting AggieSurplus in advance. All inventory items need to be cleared through Equipment Management prior to pick-up. If inventorial items are added (and not included on the list to pick-up) the driver will have to come back at a later date once these items have been cleared through Equipment Management.

• Place items for pick-up in one area. Make them as easy as possible to get to and keep asset decals easily visible. Because AggieSurplus charges for time spent, the easier it is to get to, the faster the job can be done.

• If the AggieSurplus team is unable to complete the pick-up due to a locked door or out of service elevator, we'll have to reschedule and bill for the initial visit.

• Be as precise as possible when describing items to be picked-up (e.g., weight and/or dimension for large items that may require two or more people to remove). If our driver arrives and is unable to safely remove the items, we will have to reschedule and will bill for the initial visit.

• Make sure items for pick-up are in the location stated on the work order.