Surplus Sales

Updated: October 31, 2025

Surplus Sales is officially open featuring our new online store!

Members of the USC community are be able to conveniently browse and purchase gently used equipment, furniture, and other items through our online store, all from the comfort of their computer or mobile device. It’s a great way to find quality items at affordable prices while supporting sustainability efforts and helping keep usable goods out of local landfills.

Register to Shop On-Line

(please pay special attention to step 3 below)

Follow the simple steps below to get started and be added to the USC Surplus Sales buyers group:

1. Register using the link below:

Look for the “Register as a Buyer on Public Surplus” on the left hand side and click the “Buyer Registration” button.

https://www.publicsurplus.com/sms/about/home.html

2. Use your USC email address in the email field:

Be sure to enter your @usc.edu email address when registering.

If you’re an alumni, you can use your @alumni.usc.edu email instead. Don’t have an alumni email? You can request one here: https://alumni.usc.edu/faq/

3. Create your username:

When you reach the username field, use your USC email address but replace the “@” symbol with a period “.”

Example: tommy.usc.edu

4. Let us know when you’re done:

Once your registration is complete, send a quick email from your @usc.edu (or @alumni.usc.edu) account to surplus.sales@usc.edu

We’ll confirm your registration and add you to our USC Surplus Sales buyers group, giving you access to upcoming surplus listings.

5. Visit the USC Surplus Store site:

Once the site launches, you’ll be able to browse and buy surplus items here.

Link: https://www.publicsurplus.com/sms/usc,ca/browse/home

6. Pick-up hours by appointment only:

Upon receipt of Notice of Award and proof of payment, the successful buyer/bidder must schedule the pickup of your item(s).
You must bring to the pick-up location (1) the Notice of Award with Proof of Payment, and (2) USC ID. You must present both identification items at the scheduled pick-up, or the purchased item(s) will not be released to you.

Donation of Surplus Items – Pickup

We have resumed the pickup of surplus items! Please click on the link below and fill out the form to indicate the items you have available for pickup. You can also attach a picture of the items to this form.

Donated Surplus Items Pickup Request

We will notify you by email to schedule a time to come to your location and view the items.

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