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Disposal & Transfer

Disposal of Surplus

A note to all state agencies, boards and commissions on items that are surplus to them and no longer needed or used: Any disposal of state property MUST have the approval of the Surplus Administrator. Items can not be given to employees or disposed of in a dumpster because they are no longer of use to them. Items cannot be donated to a non-profit entity. Items may be transferred to another state agency, board or commission, or sub-division thereof, upon approval of the Surplus Administrator. There are various ways to dispose of surplus property, as listed on the Surplus Property Transfer Form.

Questions?
Contact OMES State Surplus at 405-525-2354.

Value of Surplus Items

Items listed to become surplus property must now have a "Current Estimated Value" listed for each item on the form. This is not the price that was originally paid for the item, but what value is now associated with that item. Either list a dollar value or "No Value" for each item listed as Surplus.

Items of No Value

Items such as office furniture that is broken, missing parts, soiled, etc., must be disposed of by the agency, which may need to pay for a dumpster to be delivered and picked up. State Surplus uses Waste Connections, 405-745-2942.

A Surplus Property Transfer Form must be completed along with photos of the items. Only items to be disposed of the by agency are to be entered onto the form.

Approval by State Surplus is required before disposing of any items.

Disposal of E-Waste

E-Waste, or electronic waste, refers to discarded electrical or electronic devices, including computers, televisions, mobile phones, appliances, office machines or anything else with an electrical cord. These items pose significant environmental and health risks if not properly managed, as they often contains hazardous materials.

A separate Surplus Property Transfer Form is required for all E-Waste, and approval is required prior to disposal. Only enter E-Waste surplus items on the form.

There are two option for disposal:

  1. All items can be brought to OMES  ITAM location for disposal at 2530 W. Reno, OKC, OK 73107.
  2. Take to a local E-Waste dealer. There may be a charge.

If you are replacing an item that falls under E-Waste, you may be able to include disposal of the old unit when they come to install.

Surplus Items Containing Hazardous Materials

Hazardous materials will not be accepted, under any circumstances, by State Surplus. We will not accept any chemicals, pesticides, solvents, paint, grease, oil or batteries.

Any item containing Freon must have all of the Freon removed before it will be accepted. This includes refrigerators, air conditioners, etc. In addition, we will not accept mattresses of any kind.

For procedures and proper disposal of these items, you may check with the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality and/or the Oklahoma State Health Department.

Scrap Metal

Scrap consists of recyclable materials, usually metals, left over from product manufacturing and consumption, such as vehicles, including parts; building supplies; surplus materials; aluminum; steel; brass, and stainless steel for example.

A Surplus Property Transfer Form is required for all scrap metal. Do not include items other than scrap metal on the form. Prior approval is required before disposal of scrap metal.

There are two methods available to dispose of scrap metal:

  1. Take it to a local scrap dealer or make arrangements for pick up.
    • The scrap dealer will give you a receipt.
    • Make sure the agency name and division is included on the receipt so funds can be transferred correctly. Mail receipt and check (made out to: Oklahoma State Surplus) to be mailed to Oklahoma State Surplus, 304 S. Miller Place, Oklahoma City, OK 73108.
  2. Sell through the State Surplus online auction.
    • This option only requires that you tell us agency and division, if there is one.
    • Send at least three pictures in JPEG format for posting.

The State Surplus department of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES) Capital Assets Management (CAM) is a warehouse/clearinghouse for items that have been determined to be no longer needed by state agencies, boards and commissions. State Surplus is NOT a moving/hauling company for agencies to use at their disposal when they decide to do housecleaning and get rid of items they no longer need.

State agencies must take the responsibility of getting surplus items to the warehouse. How they achieve this is up to the agency. The suggested method would be to hire a moving company, thereby putting the liability on the moving company in the case of injury, accident, etc. The agency may opt to move the items on their own, with their own people and transportation. Any questions or problems may be directed to OMES State Surplus at 405-525-2354.


Purchase conditions depend on the method of sales: online auctions.

State agencies, boards, commissions or political subdivisions may purchase surplus items at any time from the State Surplus warehouse. A purchase order must be provided at the time of sale. Non-profit entities may purchase items but must provide documentation of proof of their non-profit tax status and a Federal Identification Number (FEI) for the organization at the time of sale. Payment must be made at the time of the sale by check printed with the name, address and telephone number of the non-profit organization. There are absolutely no cash sales. Direct sales will not be made to any individual or private business.

Last Modified on Apr 03, 2025
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