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Surplus for non-profit organizations

The King County Surplus Program offers surplus furniture and office equipment to eligible non-profit organizations free of charge. Items commonly available are desks, chairs, credenzas, file cabinets, bookcases, counter stools, and office supplies. To determine if your organization is eligible, download and return the Non-Profit Eligibility Application.

Non-profits are also encouraged to register with the King County Employee Giving Program. Learn about eligibility requirements and get more information about KCEGP.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

To determine if your organization is eligible, complete the Eligibility Application and return your completed application to the Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS). DCHS staff will review your application and determine your eligibility based on your organization's alignment to the King County Council's adopted service priority areas.

After a non-profit organization is determined eligible, they may contact the surplus warehouse to inquire about the availability of desired item(s) at 206-263-9820 or KC.Surplus@kingcounty.gov.

If the item(s) desired are available, the organization may inspect the item(s) by scheduling a time with the surplus warehouse or by visiting the warehouse during viewing hours.

If the item(s) meet the organization’s needs, they may claim the item(s) on a “first come, first served” basis.

The organization must complete a transfer of property agreement and remove the item(s) from the surplus warehouse.

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.

In 1998, the King County Council passed a motion to establish policies to guide the distribution of surplus property to non-profit organizations serving King County residents. This motion listed the following service priorities for eligible nonprofit organizations:

  • Storage, transportation, and distribution of food to people in need
  • Transportation of youth and elderly to government or community services
  • Services to special populations such as people with physical disabilities, people with mental illness, people experiencing homelessness, victims of domestic violence or abuse, veterans and refugees
  • Counseling, crime prevention, health, advocacy and crisis intervention services to low-income populations
  • Affordable housing or related service
  • Children and family services
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