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Surplus for county agencies

The Surplus Program helps King County agencies and employees find new homes for surplus furniture and office equipment for use in county workspaces. Common items available include desks, chairs, credenzas, file cabinets, bookcases, counter stools, and office supplies.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Yes. The surplus warehouse is open Tuesday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The warehouse is closed from noon to 1 p.m. It is also closed on Mondays and Fridays and on King County holidays.

The warehouse is located at 707 S. Orcas St., on the corner of S. Orcas St. and 7th Ave S., in Seattle's Georgetown neighborhood.

If you need items from the surplus warehouse for your worksite, complete the Wish List Form and send it to KC.Surplus@kingcounty.gov.

To send items, or request pickup transport service to the surplus warehouse, fill out the Surplus Request Short Form and email the completed form to KC.Surplus@kingcounty.gov. If you have more than five different types of items, use the Surplus Request Long Form. The address of the physical location of the items and a signature are required.

Yes. The Surplus Program does not have the resources to repair broken or dismantled items. If an item is broken, not working, or it is missing parts, identify the condition on the Surplus Request Form so that we can dispose of it properly.

We also do not accept the following items:

  • Batteries
  • Chemicals
  • Computer software and software manuals
  • Hazardous waste
  • Monochrome or broken computer monitors
  • Non-OSHA approved office or desk chairs
  • Paint
  • Panels and partitions

Although we can't accept the items listed above, some items may still be reusable or recyclable. Visit King County Solid Waste's recycling and waste prevention webpage for recycling options. When you have determined what can be recycled and what can't, complete the Surplus Request Short Form or Surplus Request Long Form and email it to KC.Surplus@kingcounty.gov. Be sure to note the condition of the item(s) on the form.

If your agency is transferring items to another county agency, complete the Transfer Form. After both agencies have completed the form send it to KC.Surplus@kingcounty.gov. We will contact you about next steps.

General information and surplus inventory

Shannon Wall
SWall@kingcounty.gov
206-263-8895

Surplus Warehouse

Jimmy Bui
jibui@kingcounty.gov
206-477-0889

Non-profit contact

Lelanie Jackson
lejacks@kingcounty.gov
206-848-0125

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