George Fox Surplus
George Fox University has a program for managing and controlling its physical inventory. Our mission is to efficiently and effectively facilitate the pick-up, processing, redistribution and sale of surplus equipment generated by the university.
We work hand in hand with our community to efficiently remove surplus equipment from campus buildings. By finding reuse and recycling markets for surplus property, we’re acting as responsible environmental stewards and as partners in sustainability. We operate on both sides of the process: pick-up/collection and sale/redistribution, with our community at the heart of it.
Need to Get Rid of Surplus Items, Equipment, and/or Furnishings?
To recycle or dispose of unneeded surplus university property, you need to either complete the George Fox University Inventory/Surplus Removal Form or email surplus@georgefox.edu.
Examples of what we accept:
- Office Furniture: Desks, chairs, filing cabinets, bookshelves
- Electronics: Computers, monitors, printers, projectors
- Lab Equipment: Microscopes, lab benches, scientific instruments
- Classroom Furniture: Tables, chairs, whiteboards, podiums
- Appliances: Refrigerators, microwaves, small kitchen appliances
- Miscellaneous Items: Artwork, gym equipment, tools, and more
Items we will not accept:
- Liquids, including cleaning supplies, paints, aerosols and laboratory chemicals
- Toxic, corrosive, reactive or flammable material
- Radioactive material
- Biological material (human or animal tissue, blood or other bodily fluids used in biology labs)
- Unknown substances (unlabeled containers of chemicals found in a storage closet)
- Refrigerant in original containers (mystery powders or liquids discovered in abandoned lab spaces)
- Lead-painted materials for salvage (old painted doors or windows that may contain lead-based paint, furniture or fixtures with layers of lead-based paint)
- Pressurized containers (gas cylinders of oxygen, nitrogen, or other gasses used in labs; fire extinguishers that are no longer needed)
- Medical or lab equipment that is no longer working or has not been thoroughly cleaned (defunct autoclaves or sterilization equipment from medical facilities; broken centrifuges or microscopes from biology labs)
How to Acquire Surplus Items, Equipment and/or Furnishings
You can register on George Fox's online auction site on GovDeals for occasional auctions, where everyone has a fair chance to acquire popular items.
To access and bid on items, you will have to register with GovDeals and follow these instructions:
How to View and Bid on Items on George Fox University’s GovDeals Platform
George Fox employees, learn more about purchasing.
FAQ
A surplus operation manages and redistributes items that are no longer needed by the university. This includes furniture, electronics, lab equipment and other materials.
A list of available items is regularly updated on our GovDeals website.
Prices are set based on the item's condition, age and market value. All items are sold as-is.
Prices are typically fixed, but in some cases, negotiations may be possible. Email surplus@georgefox.edu if there are items in particular you would like to inquire about pricing for.
Delivery services may be available for free or a small additional fee. Items purchased for department use will be delivered at no charge.
Departments should follow the university's surplus property procedures, which include submitting a surplus property form.
Generally, the surplus operation only accepts items from university departments. Personal donations may be accepted if the items hold any resale value.
Unsold items may be donated to nonprofit organizations, recycled or disposed of according to university policies.
Surplus Policy
Adopted on: 10/11/2024
The surplus policy is designed to streamline the disposal and redistribution of university-owned items that departments no longer need or want. By centralizing surplus management, George Fox University aims to handle surplus items efficiently and transparently, maximizing resource utilization and minimizing waste. Adhering to this policy promotes responsible resource management, fosters sustainability, and optimizes the use of university assets for the benefit of the entire campus community.
