Surplus Property Exchange
The Surplus Property Exchange is an online bulletin board where Northwestern departments can list surplus University property.
University assets that a department no longer needs may be posted. Personal items will not be listed.
Who can participate?
Northwestern University departments, schools, faculty and staff.
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Submit an Item
Purchase an Item
Payments must be by check, payable to the offering department. Please notify Sara Schapmann at 847-467-2491 once an item is sold or taken.About the Surplus Property Exchange
What items can be posted?University assets that a department no longer needs may be posted. Personal items will not be listed.
Who can participate?
Northwestern University departments, schools, faculty and staff.
- University departments are the primary participants.
- University employees may bid on items for personal use that have been listed for more than 30 days.
- All ads in this exchange are the expression of the suppliers.
- All transactions are the responsibility of the supplier and buyer.
- Northwestern University expressly disclaims any warranty or guarantee of the quality or functionality of the items sold or of any other aspect of the item. All items are sold "as is."
- Asset Disposal Procedure Guidelines - These guidelines apply to the disposal of school and departmental assets such as computers, office equipment or furniture.
- Facilities Management's Recycling web page - A large listing of places that accept donations of books, office supplies, appliances, etc.



