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Surplus First @SurplusFirst

Comprehensive solutions for managing surplus assets from acquisition through redistribution, sale, or disposal.

Joined March 2015
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Happy New Year! Is increasing revenue from your surplus program a goal for your department in 2020? It might just be easier than you think. Get the tips through our latest blog post: assetworks.com/university-su… #surplusmanagement #surplusprogram
We love sharing great higher ed surplus sites with our followers here. Our choice for this month is the Grand Valley State University Surplus Store: gvsusurplusstore.com/ It's a comprehensive website with tons of great information! @GVSUsurplus #surplus
Grab your popcorn! Because today we're showcasing movies where government surplus assets shine on the silver screen: assetworks.com/government-su… We hope you'll check it out! #surplusmanagement #governmentsurplus #federalsurplus #assetmanagement
We love seeing what universities do with their surplus websites. And if you do, too, you'll want to check out MSU Surplus Store's innovative surplus ideas-- from standard surplus wares & upcycled treasures to art from a Ugandan conservation initiative: msusurplusstore.com/
As we enter October, it's the perfect time to talk about fun ways to upcycle that surplus for Halloween. Give your surplus shoppers some spooky inspiration! #halloween #upcycling #costumes #surplus assetworks.com/surplus-upcyc…
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OSU Sustainability@OSUgreen
4 Sep 2019
Plastic can't be recycled indefinitely; it is downcycled, meaning that every time it is recycled its quality degrades until it eventually ends up becoming trash or litter. Reducing plastic use is better than recycling, so use the water bottle refill stations on campus!
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Fresh insights on our #Surplus blog... Today we have some helpful tips for what information to include on your surplus transfer form, to make the transfer process more enticing, more streamlined, and with a more useful data history. Check it out here: assetworks.com/university-su…
Today, we have a little fun for your week! Test your surplus savvy with our new Surplus Asset Management crossword puzzle. assetworks.com/resource-item… #surplusmanagement #universitysurplus #governmentsurplus
If you're developing or refreshing your university surplus policy, you'll want to check out our new Quick Guide- a glossary of some of the most commonly-used terms in university surplus policy "Definitions" sections. Pick and choose for your own policy! assetworks.com/resource-item…
Barcode asset tags: the different materials, different sizes, different coatings... How do you know what to choose for your fixed asset inventory? And what about RFID tags? Learn all about choosing the right tag for the right job in our latest blog post. assetworks.com/asset-tags-di…
Whether you already have university surplus program, or are just thinking of starting one, you'll need a university surplus policy. Learn how a formal policy can help contribute to your program's success, and the steps to develop a policy of your own: assetworks.com/university-su…
In higher ed? Learn how a formal university surplus policy can help contribute to your surplus program's success, and discover the steps involved in developing one of your own: assetworks.com/university-su…
When you have to manage both state AND federal surplus-- and keep them separate!-- it's a major balancing act. But fortunately, you don't have to go it alone: assetworks.com/surplus-manag… #surplus #surplusmanagement #federalsurplus
Great story about Mark Klapatch at @UWRiverFalls, seriously putting the plus in UWRF #surplus --working as #sustainability/facilities manager for the university, launching a monthly surplus sale, and more... riverfallsjournal.com/news/e…
An automated surplus management solution doesn't just help universities process surplus assets more efficiently. It can help increase your university's bottom line, too! Find out how in our new blog post. assetworks.com/financial-ben… #surplusmanagement #universitysurplus
If you're a #surplusmanager who loves #recycling, #repurposing, #reducing, and #reusing, follow us on LinkedIn! #followfriday bit.ly/2tAA4Rh
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UT Surplus Property@UTSurplus
11 Oct 2018
UT REuse Surplus Store opens today at 3pm-7pm! We have 8 of these 3-drawer dressers for only $10 each! 🤘♻️🤘#UTAustin #HookEm #BeatBaylor #UTSurplus @LonghornNetwork @UTAustin @TexasExes @KeepTexasGreen @TxSportsSustain @austintexasgov
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Marquette Sustainability@MarquetteUGreen
11 Oct 2018
shoutout to our friends from the university of wisconsin system who adopted me yet again at last week’s #AASHE2018 conference in PA. folks, our state is CRUSHING IT when it comes to sustainability leadership in higher education. these colleagues are phenomenal. 💯🔥 @AASHENews
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Great content idea from the @UWSurplus crew!
UW Surplus@UWSurplus
11 Oct 2018
So You Want to Take Part in a Surplus Live Auction? Curious about what happens at our live public auctions but afraid you might accidentally win something if you scratch your nose or stretch your arm? Fear not! Read More Here: bit.ly/2OUgueD
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Wondering where #crime evidence in Nevada might end up? #nv #statesurplusproperty @rgj bit.ly/2C9gTD7
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