Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions:

Driving Directions

From I89

• I89 Exit 10, Merge onto Route 100 South for .5 miles.
• Bear Right (West) on North Main Street (US Route 2) for .6 miles.
• Turn Right into drive just after State Surplus Property sign (just before the SunCommon office building).

From Route 2 - East of Waterbury (Montpelier/Middlesex/Moretown)

• Travel West on US Route 2 through the village of Waterbury
• Turn Right into drive .4 miles after the village just after State Surplus Property sign (just before the SunCommon office building).

  From Route 2 - West of Waterbury (Burlington/Williston/Richmond/Bolton)

• Travel East on US Route 2 for 7.5 miles from the center of Bolton
• Turn Left into drive just before State Surplus Property sign (just after the SunCommon office building).

What are your business hours?

Our showroom is open for sales to the public at the following times.

• 8:00 am to 4:00 pm on Monday – Friday
• The warehouse is closed for all State holidays.

Can I buy surplus property?

Yes, anyone can buy State surplus property.

Please Note: Only eligible donees can buy Federal surplus property.

Do you take credit cards?

Yes, we currently accept cash, checks, money orders, VISA, MasterCard, and Discover (with a 3% service fee).  Please note that large dollar purchases may require cash, credit card, or certified bank check.

Do you deliver?

No, all shipping or pickup arrangements and costs are the responsibility of the buyer.

How do I know if or when an item I need comes available?

We maintain a "Waiting List" for items on request.  We will need your name, e-mail address, and the specific item you would like.  State agencies will also need to provide their VISION billing code and will receive first priority.  All other notifications are made in the order that requests were received.

State Owned Surplus Property General Questions:

Who do I contact if I have State property (supplies, equipment, or vehicles) that is no longer needed by our agency/department?

See our Surplus Property - How To Submit Guide

Per V.S.A. Title 29 Section 1556, Surplus Property will review all state property designated “surplus” by state agencies/ departments and determine the appropriate method for disposal. 

1. The agency/department determines that they have property that is no longer used and/or needed.
2. The agency/department submits a Surplus Property Notification Form to our Surplus Property general inbox detailing items and submitting photos of the items that have been determined to be surplus.
3. Surplus Property reviews list and determines screening requirements. It is often possible to determine appropriate disposition based on detail submitted by the agency/department on the Notification Form.
   • Surplus Property may call department/agency contact with questions on items to assist with determining disposition. Typically, a few simple questions will help determine the appropriate disposition. We make every attempt to avoid costs and environmental impact of traveling to your site to screen items in person.
   • Surplus Property may email or call department/agency contact to schedule on-site screening to assist with determining disposition.
4. Inform agency/department of disposition applicable for each item. When we do a physical screening we typically tag each item indicating the approved disposition (deliver to warehouse, e-waste, metal recycle, trash).
   • Approved for delivery to the warehouse: The agency/department is responsible for coordinating and paying for transportation costs. Requests for moves must be submitted through BGS-Property Management

     •  Employees in State owned buildings please see your designated appointed authority with access to Engage to submit a space or move request

     • Employees in leased buildings please fill out the Move Request Form  (For use when moving equipment and furniture within space that your department already occupies i.e. to move an employee from one office to another)

   • Approved for e-waste and recommend appropriate vendor: Agency/department is responsible for coordinating and paying for transportation and disposal costs
     • e-waste fees for state agencies and departments is $0.25/lb.
   • Approved for metal recycling or trash:
     • State-owned buildings - agency/department is responsible for coordinating disposal with BGS District Facilities Manager, costs are covered as part of agency/department annual fee-for-space costs
     • Lease buildings - Agency/department is responsible for coordinating and paying all transportation and disposal costs
   • Coordinate on-site auction/sale: Surplus Property attempts to coordinate with agency/department in order to minimize their transportation costs.
     • Surplus Property keeps 10% of the auction total with a $50.00 minimum fee for each online auction.  Auctions that end in sales of less than $50.00 will result in no refund to the originating agency.  

Can I give or sell State property (supplies, equipment, or vehicles) to another agency/department?

No, your department/agency cannot give property to another agency/department but State Surplus Property can, per V.S.A. Title 29 Section 1556.

Surplus Property will review all state property designated “surplus” by state agencies/departments and determine the appropriate method for disposal. Our first objective is to place surplus property with another state agency/department as needed and you should identify any and all agencies/departments that you know might have a need for an item that you plan to surplus. Typically, when the transfer is made without the item actually coming to surplus (so we do not handle, advertise, etc.) there is an administrative fee to cover the costs of paperwork processing and tracking.

Can I throw away State property (supplies, equipment, or vehicles) that is broken or the condition is nonusable?

Not without approval from Surplus Property.  Per V.S.A. Title 29 Section 1556 Surplus Property will review all state property designated “surplus” by state agencies/ departments and determine the appropriate method for disposal.

Federal Surplus Program General Questions:

How do I know if I am an eligible donee?

Contact the Surplus Property warehouse at 241-3384 or refer to Application for Eligibility on our Forms and Publications portion of our website.

How do I establish eligibility for the Federal Surplus Property Program?

The Application for Eligibility form must be completed and sent to us in order for our program to be able to establish your eligibility for the Federal surplus property program.