Item(s) with an estimated current market value of $0 (i.e. obsolete, damaged, cannabalized, etc.) can be scrapped with approval from Purchasing. Complete the USNH Surplus Property Request Form Request to Scrap. The form is automatically submitted to purchasing for approval. If approved, purchasing will respond via email.

If the item contains a UNH tag, it must be removed and sent to Property Control prior to disposal. Disposal procedures vary depending on the type of item:

Non-Electronic Items:
When disposing of non-electronic items, departments must place them directly inside of a dumpster. Departments can call Maintenance Control (2-1437) directly for assistance if necessary.

Electronic Items (items that contain circuit boards):
Improper disposal of electronic/hazardous materials may result in a $10,000 fine. Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) has established a storage facility and procedures to properly dispose of these materials. Purchasing will forward all approvals to scrap to EH&S. EH&S will contact departments and make arrangements to pick up the items at their earliest convenience. Due to the high volume of hazardous materials, it may be necessary for departments to store these items until EH&S can pick them up.

Refrigerants:
When disposing of refrigerants (i.e. air conditioner, water cooler, refrigerators) contact Maintenance Control at 2-1437.

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