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Welcome to the USPA

The University Surplus Property Association has been training, developing and educating Universities and Colleges and providing consulting assistance for new managers and programs for over two decades. You will learn how to securely wipe data from equipment, how to assist your organization in recouping funds and contribute to an organization's sustainability by reusing and repurposing items, determine high value metals, landfill diversion techniques and ideas on how to up-cycle furniture that might not normally sell. The USPA is the association to help your surplus program succeed.

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Our next conference will be on March 10th - 13th 2024 at Oregon State University. Please check back soon for more information about the next USPA conference.

Thanks CSU

Thanks to Colorado State University for an amazing conference in 2023.

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A vast amount of knowledge and experience are available here to members. Contact us for more details, or sign up as a member to gain access.

Access To Policies

Gain access to policies and procedures that have already been created. Don't waste time creating them from scratch.

Increase Sales

Use the knowledge of our members to increase your sales. Get new ideas on where to market and ideas on Up-Cycling..

Business Partners Support

Our Business Partners are the best in their field. They are here to help the USPA members in any and every area. They offer specialized software, hardware, e-waste recycling, and much more.

Member Pricing

USPA members on average make more money per item than non-members.

Individual Membership
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Is your business looking for a wider audience? The USPA is always looking for new Business Partners to offer their expertise to it's members. Showcase your business at the annual USPA conference and talk to our members.

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The USPA host's a annual conference around the USA. Each year a member will volunteer to host the conference. Members are always excited to travel to a new University or College and see how the host's operation is run and to learn more.
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Meet the Board of Directors for the USPA.

Lance Newsome President

Glenn Feagley Chairman of the Board

Jake Drenth Vice President

Bo Solomon Treasurer

Denise Flack Secretary

Why Join the USPA?

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Access to a vast array of knowledge on Surplus goods.

Help Creating Policies +

Why reinvent the wheel? USPA members have probably already created a policy that you could use as a template.

Hard to Sell Items +

Members of the USPA have vast knowledge in all areas of items that come through our Surplus operations. Members share their experiences with other members. We help each other with data security, testing, repairing, documents, and much more.

Business Partners +

The USPA has many Business Partners that are hear to help. Reach out to them today to find out how they can help you.

What Our Members Say

University of Pittsburgh

April 13, 2016: The USPA membership has been a valuable resource for handling surplus property here at Pitt.

University of Utah

April 12, 2016: I have found the members and vendors of the University Surplus Property Association respond to issues quickly, indicate trends in the surplus industry and educate in matters that concern surplus operations. The issues addressed are similar in small universities to large institutions. It is easier to resolve different situations using the knowledge found in the members of the association.

Temple University

April 19, 2016: If dealing with surplus in a University environment is in your job duty, you will not find a more passionate and professional group of experts who continue to push the envelop on innovation in the industry while grounding it in the true spirit of academia by sharing their experiences and best practices for the greater good of all.

Iowa State University

April 19, 2016: ISU Surplus has been a member since 1999 the year the USPA was founded. The USPA has been very instrumental in helping us improve our operation and how we do business. The annual USPA Conferences have been a very good tool for networking with other universities members and vendors on how to deal with our surplus on daily basis. There is such a wealth of knowledge among the membership that will share their ideas and how they deal with certain situations so you don't have to reinvent the wheel. By attending the annual conferences I always come home some new ideas and it also re-energizes me to try improve our operation.

North Carolina State University

Testimonial - North Carolina State University

April 3, 2023

Have you ever thought of joining a professional organization that focuses on University Surplus? Look no further than University Surplus Property Association (USPA).

The return on your investment as a member and attending the annual conference brings a wealth of knowledge gained through the USPA members and business partners. What you and your organization gain is so much greater than the cost of membership, conference, and travel expenses.
..... With this team of friendly ready to assist members and business partners you will get years of productive experience. Willing to help when you ask for their assistance ready to listen when you have something to share.

I would encourage anyone who works in the University Surplus field to join. It will be a great investment for you and your organization. Bill Carlson, Assistant Director Material Support, NCSU, USPA Member since 2014.

USPA Benefits of Membership.

Discover methods for implementing highest-use and best-use practices, policies, and procedures. Learn how to maximize resources and material recovery while considering social, economic, and environmental impacts. Share information on how different types of operations reuse, sell, and divert equipment and goods. Understand how reuse and redeployment can support and align with broader sustainability initiatives. Receive discounted registration rates for the annual conference and gain access to the members-only listserv.

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2024 Conference

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Increase Sales

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Why Join the USPA?

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Hard to Sell Items +

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What Our Members Say

University of Pittsburgh

University of Utah

Temple University

Iowa State University

North Carolina State University

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