Welcome to Procurement Services

Surplus - Sending/Receiving Surplus

  • Surplus stores items that departments no longer need. These items are then available for other departments to utilize. The Property Services Coordinator determines which items qualify as Surplus on the University level.
  • Items may be sold, recycled, or discarded.
  • Before disposing of anything, contact the Property Services Coordinator at 270-809-4435.

How to Surplus Items:

  • When a department wishes to Surplus an item they must submit a Surplus Property Pick Up Request (PDF) to msu.surplus@murraystate.edu.
  • Once the form is received, items are scheduled to be picked up.
  • All electronics must be sent to Surplus for proper disposal.


How to Surplus Federal Grant Purchased Items:

  • When a department wishes to Surplus an item they must complete a Surplus Property Pick Up Request - Federal Grant (PDF) and send it to Grants Accounting (see top of form).
  • Once the form is approved by Grants Accounting and sent to Surplus, items are scheduled to be picked up.  Until pick up of items, it is the responsibility of the department to safely store the items listed on this form for pick up.
  • All electronics must be sent to Surplus for proper disposal.


How to Receive from Surplus:

  • Viewing surplus items is by appointment only. If a department wishes to see what is available in Surplus they should call the Property Services Coordinator at 270-809-4435.
  • If a department is looking for a specific item they can contact the Property Services Coordinator via phone or email msu.surplus@murraystate.edu to inquire.