U.S. General Services Administration
Abandonment/Destruction
If reported property is not selected by a federal, state, or local government agency, a nonprofit organization, or a member of the general public, GSA will authorize the owning agency to dispose of the property through the abandon and destroy process.
This action must be processed in accordance with FMR 102-36.305-330.
Property must be disposed of in compliance with EPA laws and regulations, using environmentally friendly methods.
For additional assistance, contact a GSA Area Property Officer (APO) in the designated geographic locations..
Abandonment / destruction by recycling
If property is not disposed of through use of GSA’s utilization, donation, and sales programs, control of the property for ultimate disposal reverts to the owning federal agency. At this point, the agency can dispose of the property through abandonment and destruction procedures or through recycling.
Legislation background
- FMR 102-38.295 outlines the policies governing the sale of federal personal property that has completed all required screening, as well as property to be sold under the exchange/sale authority.
- Public Law 107-67 provides information on funds recovered through recycling.
- FMR 102-36.305 states rules for abandoning or destroying excess personal property.
Disposing of Federal Personal Property
- PPMS.gov helps eligible customers report, search for, and select personal property. Customers can also manage and monitor their personal property reported to GSA for sale.
- Computers for Learning (CFL) allows schools and educational non-profit organizations to obtain excess computer equipment directly from federal agencies.
- GSA Auctions® helps people purchase personal property from locations around the country.