Scrapfest 2009 Video

Earlier this year the MSU Surplus Store sponsored prizes in the Old Town Scrapfest competition in Lansing. Over 1 million pounds of scrap metal are recycled by MSU annually. The competition promoted the reuse of materials to create artwork prior to the recycling process.

Slide show and pictures of the scrap metal sculptures.


1st Annual Old Town Scrapfest Video:

1st Annual OLD TOWN SCRAPFEST 2009 Lansing MI from SUCH Video on Vimeo.

MSU Surplus Store & Recycling Center Focal Point TV News Story

"Michigan State University celebrated the opening of their new Surplus Store and Recycling Center on campus. The new building will help both the University and its surrounding communities increase their green efforts. The building itself also has unique green elements. Focal Point News Reporter, Carole Polan, takes us inside the new facility that is making MSU even more "green" than ever before."

Grand Opening Sale Event Friday, October 2, 2009

We're celebrating the completion of the Farm Lane project with a Grand Opening Sale in our new building at the corner of Green Way and Farm Lane on Friday, October 2 from 7:30am to 3:30pm. There will be all sorts of great finds including new men's basketball apparel, football cleats, soccer jersey's, Wharton Center gift shop close outs, Laptops, LCD projectors, monitors and a nice selection of the usual furniture, scientific items and oddities. There will be free MSU Dairy Store ice cream from 11:00am to 1:00pm. Free reusable shopping bags and raffles while supplies last. Raffle prizes include custom t-shirts, hats, polo shirts, thumbdrives,two MSU rocking chairs and you won't want to miss out on our special fortune cookies.

A special thanks to our Facebook and Twitter customers for their suggestions on the giveaways.

Last Sale Day in Old Building

As a send off for the last sale day in our old building we will be having a one time special:

Everything $10 or less will be Free, starting at 11 am today (Friday, Sept 4th)

There are a few restrictions: All items must be removed immediately (we will not hold any free items). Bid items, Compost, Online Items, Mattress, and Batteries are excluded from this offer. Athletics items Limit one per person, and price tag in hand claims ownership as our normal rules apply.

We have hundreds of items that will be made available all over our store, from Furniture, Electronics, Computer Equipment, Lab Equipment, Office Supplies, and more!

Bikes Availible Sept 11th

100-125 bikes will be available on September 11th in our new building. Average pricing ranges between $15 and $35 with a wide rage of styles, models and conditions but can be anywhere from $5 to $300. They will be sold on a first come first served basis from 7:30 am until 3:30 pm.

Another reminder that we will be closed Monday through Thursday next week (Sept 8th to the 10th), opening for public sale on the 11th in the new building. You can find a map below or online here. Any Questions feel free to contact our store at (517) 355-0364 or e-mail us.

Closed for Moving Dates

The move to our new facility has begun! We will be closed September 7 through September 10. Our first sale day in our new building will be September 11th with no preview.

We will not be selling on the 8th, and we will not be accepting drop offs or customer pickups available that week. If you purchase items this week please plan in advance to have your items picked up before the end of the week. If you are unable to pick your items up they will be made available again starting the 11th.

If you have any questions or need to make special arraignments please contact us immediately.

New Building First Sales Day and Grand Opening Dates

Our first sale day in the new facility will be Friday, September 11. Normal business hours will apply throughout the rest of September.

Our grand opening event, where you'll get free stuff and other surprises will be Friday, October 2. You can RSVP on Facebook for the grand opening event. As the day gets closer we will have more information about the event, so be sure to check back for more information.

New Conference Table

The new recycled glass conference room table at the MSU Surplus Store and Recycling Center has been installed. This beautiful table was created and donated by EnviroGLAS of Plano, TX.

The table is made of three piece for a total size of 5 feet across and 14 feet in length and a inch thick. The center portion has an inset metal "S" with green glass surrounding it.

Be Spartan Green

Check out some great videos produced on campus about Reduce, Reuse, Recycle initiatives on campus: Be Spartan Green site. There are some great recommendations and easy ideas about how you can help make MSU a greener place.

Construction Progress - Part XXV

Furniture is starting to go into the new MSU Surplus Store and Recycling Center as we are in the home stretch of finishing the new facility. On the exterior the landscaping and paving have been finished and just fences and gates are yet to be installed. The MSU Recycling processing area is fully functional with lots of bails being churned out already.

On the interior we have most all of the major elements of the building finished with just the continued installation of the furniture to be completed. Carpets, cabinets, and counter tops have all be installed and the framework for the modular furniture has been finished.

Remember to keep checking back for more updates! Also don't forget that we have a compilation of all of the constructions photos available. We would also like to thank Irish Construction Company who has been very gracious in allowing us access and keeping us up to date with the progress of construction.

Previous Updates

• Construction Progress: Part I
• Construction Progress: Part II
• Construction Progress: Part III
• Construction Progress: Part IV
• Construction Progress: Part V
• Construction Progress: Part VI
• Construction Progress: Part VII
• Construction Progress: Part VIII
• Construction Progress: Part IX
• Construction Progress: Part X
• Construction Progress: Part XI
• Construction Progress: Part XII
• Construction Progress: Part XIII
• Construction Progress: Part XIV
• Construction Progress: Part XV
• Construction Progress: Part XVI
• Construction Progress: Part XVII
• Construction Progress: Part XVIII
• Construction Progress: Part XIX
• Construction Progress: Part XX
• Construction Progress: Part XXI
• Construction Progress: Part XXII
• Construction Progress: Part XXIII
• Construction Progress: Part XXIV

Construction Progress - Part XXIV

Our new building is almost complete as doors, lights, electricity are being completed and the bathrooms are now fully finished at the MSU Surplus Store and Recycling Center. All of the exterior doors are now in and the MSU Surplus Store entrance has now been completed. Pavement has been laid through out most of the facility and even some landscaping is starting to show up in areas.

On the interior the bathrooms have been finished and many of the smaller finishing touches are being completed in preparation for furniture installation coming later this month.

In the MSU Recycling processing area, equipment testing has started and we now even have some materials being processed at the facility. On the processing floor large modular concert blocks have been placed for keeping the different materials separated. In addition all of the rain water retention barrels have now been installed.

Remember to keep checking back for more updates! Also don't forget that we have a compilation of all of the constructions photos available. We would also like to thank Irish Construction Company who has been very gracious in allowing us access and keeping us up to date with the progress of construction.

Previous Updates

• Construction Progress: Part I
• Construction Progress: Part II
• Construction Progress: Part III
• Construction Progress: Part IV
• Construction Progress: Part V
• Construction Progress: Part VI
• Construction Progress: Part VII
• Construction Progress: Part VIII
• Construction Progress: Part IX
• Construction Progress: Part X
• Construction Progress: Part XI
• Construction Progress: Part XII
• Construction Progress: Part XIII
• Construction Progress: Part XIV
• Construction Progress: Part XV
• Construction Progress: Part XVI
• Construction Progress: Part XVII
• Construction Progress: Part XVIII
• Construction Progress: Part XIX
• Construction Progress: Part XX
• Construction Progress: Part XXI
• Construction Progress: Part XXII
• Construction Progress: Part XXIII

Closed July 3rd and Bikes Update

The MSU Surplus Store will be closed Friday, July 3rd for the July 4th holiday. We will resume our normal hours again on Monday. So, our next public sale date will be Tuesday, July 7th.

For those of you interested in bikes, we still have some available (around 20-40 currently) they will be for sale on Tuesday. We do expect to receive new bikes in the near future but we do not have a date yet on when our next batch will be coming in.

Thank you and please enjoy the holiday weekend!

Bikes Available June 19th

We will be picking up a new batch of bikes on June 18th and have them for sale on June 19th. They will be sold on a first come first served basis starting at 7:30 a.m. Prices are based on condition, age and model but generally will be from $25.00 to $50.00. This is our third shipment of bikes and we should be receiving more periodically throughout the rest of the summer.

Please see Our Hours and Location Information for details on sales hours and directions to the MSU Surplus Store. Any Questions feel free to contact our store at (517) 355-0364 or e-mail us. Item availability and date of sale is subject to change, please call ahead to insure items are in stock.

Construction Progress - Part XXIII

We are getting closer and closer to the completion of the new MSU Surplus Store and Recycling Center. We are expecting to move to the new building in two months from now. Work is still continuing both inside and outside as sidewalks and parking lots are being paved.The ceilings are installed and electrical wires are being run.

The most exciting new feature is a large block S located by the MSU Surplus Store main entrance. It will be visible from Green Way (our new road) to make it easy to locate our main entrance.

Inside most of the large MSU Recycling equipment is installed, including the sort line and baler . The rain water retention bins that store gray water for use in the building are installed, including much of the pipes to collect and move this water.

Remember to keep checking back for more updates! Also don't forget that we have a compilation of all of the constructions photos available. We would also like to thank Irish Construction Company who has been very gracious in allowing us access and keeping us up to date with the progress of construction.

Previous Updates

• Construction Progress: Part I
• Construction Progress: Part II
• Construction Progress: Part III
• Construction Progress: Part IV
• Construction Progress: Part V
• Construction Progress: Part VI
• Construction Progress: Part VII
• Construction Progress: Part VIII
• Construction Progress: Part IX
• Construction Progress: Part X
• Construction Progress: Part XI
• Construction Progress: Part XII
• Construction Progress: Part XIII
• Construction Progress: Part XIV
• Construction Progress: Part XV
• Construction Progress: Part XVI
• Construction Progress: Part XVII
• Construction Progress: Part XVIII
• Construction Progress: Part XIX
• Construction Progress: Part XX
• Construction Progress: Part XXI
• Construction Progress: Part XXII

Online Store Maintenance Tonight

Our online store (http://www.msusurplusstore.com) will be inaccessible tonight (June 16) from 2am-4:30am EDT for system upgrades.

We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your continued patience and understanding.

Construction Progress - Part XXII

It has been a while since we've had an update on the new facility. Today we have a very large update of photos, including some major new additions. Starting on the exterior of the building, the good weather has allowed the start on many of the sidewalks around the building including the MSU Surplus Store Outside Covered Sales Area. Many of the roadways and parking areas are being graded and leveled throughout the job site. A major new addition is the truck scale located on the southwest corner of the facility, where MSU Surplus Store and MSU Recycling trucks will be able to weigh materials that are being processed through the facility. On the north side of the site we also have the start of the MSU Recycling drop off area, which will provide 24 hour access to recycling containers for MSU students, faculty and staff.

The largest new feature on the inside of the facility is the large conveyor, sorting line and baler in the MSU Recycling processing area. This equipment assists in moving items into sorting containers and then moves the product to the compactor for preparation for shipment to off site recycling facilities. Many of the finish items such as doors, electrical and networking outlets have been installed as the buildings completion date approaches.

Remember to keep checking back for more updates! Also don't forget that we have a compilation of all of the constructions photos available. We would also like to thank Irish Construction Company who has been very gracious in allowing us access and keeping us up to date with the progress of construction.

Previous Updates

• Construction Progress: Part I
• Construction Progress: Part II
• Construction Progress: Part III
• Construction Progress: Part IV
• Construction Progress: Part V
• Construction Progress: Part VI
• Construction Progress: Part VII
• Construction Progress: Part VIII
• Construction Progress: Part IX
• Construction Progress: Part X
• Construction Progress: Part XI
• Construction Progress: Part XII
• Construction Progress: Part XIII
• Construction Progress: Part XIV
• Construction Progress: Part XV
• Construction Progress: Part XVI
• Construction Progress: Part XVII
• Construction Progress: Part XVIII
• Construction Progress: Part XIX
• Construction Progress: Part XX
• Construction Progress: Part XXI

Map to our New Building and Artist Renderings

We have an early version of the new MSU Campus Map that includes our new facility and roads that we will be close by. We are currently located on the left side of the map and will be moving to our new location just off of Farm Lane on the right side of the map. There will be two new roads that will be bordering our building; Green Way on the north side running East/West and then Recycling Road that will provide access from Service Road. You can also see where the MSU Recycling drop off will be located. It will allow for easy drive through access to recycling containers 24 hours a day.

We also have added some artist rendering of the completed MSU Surplus Store and Recycling Center. We have an aerial drawing and a few ground level drawings of the new building. In addition we have artist rendering of the MSU Recycling Center public drop-off for MSU employees and students and of the MSU Recycling processing floor and material flow.

Solar Panels

Last time we had ground photos of the new MSU Surplus Store and Recycling Center's solar panels from the roof, now we have some closer photos taken from the roof which show the panels in much greater detail. This system will have a real time display in the lobby to show electricity generated. Current estimates are that over 7.5% of the buildings energy will be provided from this renewable energy source.

Also be sure to check out the list of other LEED certification items for the new building.

Friday Finds

Reuse is what the MSU Surplus Store is all about. I'm always fascinated by uses people come up with for surplus finds, especially when their creations are turned into revenue. One of my favorite web sites these days is Etsy - "Your place to buy & sell all things handmade". Many items on this site are from reused or re-purposed items. If you can't find anything to buy, maybe you've got something to sell.

Please don't hesitate to share with us how you reuse items bought at the MSU Surplus Store.

Bikes Available May 8th

Bikes will be sold on a first come first serve basis (we open at 7:30 a.m.), at the MSU Surplus Store. Price on these bikes are determined by condition, age and model but generally will be from $25.00 to $50.00. This is our second shipment of bikes and we will be receiving more periodically throughout the rest of the summer. Please see Our Hours and Location Information for details on sales hours and directions to the MSU Surplus Store. Any Questions feel free to contact our store at 355-0364 or e-mail us. Item availability and date of sale is subject to change, please call ahead to insure items are in stock.

Aerial Photos of MSU Surplus Store and Recycling Center

We have some awesome aerial photos of the MSU Surplus Store and Recycling Center taken by Mark Staton who is helping construct the new facility. Here you can see the the progress of the entire job site and even the construction work on the Farm Lane Underpasses in the backgrounds of some of the photos.

Construction Progress - Part XXI

The detail work on the new MSU Surplus Store and Recycling Center is continuing as many smaller projects are being completed through out the building. One of the largest projects is the installation of the roof solar panels on the south end of the building. The pads for outdoor materials collection and storage for compost, scrap metal and other materials has been finished on the South East side of the building. The rain water collection and retention system is also still being installed in some areas as the drainage pipes are being connected to the main storage area which now has the concrete retention based poured and installed. On the interior of the building most all of the ceilings and walls on the MSU Surplus Store side of the building have been completed and the offices areas have the finishing touches being done on the walls and start of ceiling installation. In the MSU Recycling processing area the HVAC and radiant heating elements are now going in as the main receiving docks have been finished in this area.

Remember to keep checking back for more updates! Also don't forget that we have a compilation of all of the constructions photos available. We would also like to thank Irish Construction Company who has been very gracious in allowing us access and keeping us up to date with the progress of construction.

Previous Updates

• Construction Progress: Part I
• Construction Progress: Part II
• Construction Progress: Part III
• Construction Progress: Part IV
• Construction Progress: Part V
• Construction Progress: Part VI
• Construction Progress: Part VII
• Construction Progress: Part VIII
• Construction Progress: Part IX
• Construction Progress: Part X
• Construction Progress: Part XI
• Construction Progress: Part XII
• Construction Progress: Part XIII
• Construction Progress: Part XIV
• Construction Progress: Part XV
• Construction Progress: Part XVI
• Construction Progress: Part XVII
• Construction Progress: Part XVIII
• Construction Progress: Part XIX
• Construction Progress: Part XX

MSU Compost It’s Good “Stuff”

They are selling my what?!?!?

MooPoo, yes we sell it and it is actually really great "stuff". As one of the premier agricultural schools in country MSU currently produces approximately 10,000 cubic yards of compost annually and has been doing so since 2005. Our facility has three indoor 120 foot bays where manure is mixed and turned until heating requirements of 132 degrees Fahrenheit is achieved. The temperature remains 132 degrees for a minimum of 72 hours. It is then turned three times a week which helps to reduce weed seeds and pathogens. It meets MDOT criteria and U.S. EPA part 503 temperature criteria for pathogen kill. It also exceeds generally accepted weed seed kill criteria, and germination tests on prior batches show 0% germination of any weed seeds.

Here are just some of the potential benefits of using compost

• Improves soil structure
• Improves nutrient holding capacity
• Reduces soil compaction and crusting
• Increases ease of cultivation
• Improves root growth and yields
• Improves water infiltration and drought tolerance
• Protects plants from disease
• Increases microbial and earthworm populations

We offer a couple of different products to fit your needs whether you are a large farm or just someone with a backyard garden.

We have uncured compost that is available for $6 a cubic yard with a minimum order of 20 yards.

We also have cured compost for $20 a cubic yard that is available here at the MSU Surplus Store.

Reuse Everyday Items to Build a Solar Oven

Check out this story on how to build a solar oven with 2 cardboard boxes, black paint, foil, and a sheet of acrylic.

Solar Oven

Construction Progress - Part XX

Construction at the MSU Surplus Store and Recycling Center continues as some of the detail items are starting to show up inside and outside the new facility. On the outside, the screen wall separating the MSU Surplus Store and MSU Recycling has been completed with the addition of the wire mesh for green plants to grow on. This should create a great looking and helpful visual screen for the processing side of MSU Recycling. On the inside, the biggest change is the newly poured floors in the MSU Recycling processing area, so now all floors have been installed throughout the building. In the other areas we have paint going up on many of the walls. The MSU Surplus Store's sales floor and the MSU Storage area there is now paint going up on its internal masonry walls. The internal offices also now have paint up on many of the walls as we come closer and closer to our late summer early fall completion date.

Remember to keep checking back for more updates! Also don't forget that we have a compilation of all of the constructions photos available. We would also like to thank Irish Construction Company who has been very gracious in allowing us access and keeping us up to date with the progress of construction.

Previous Updates

• Construction Progress: Part I
• Construction Progress: Part II
• Construction Progress: Part III
• Construction Progress: Part IV
• Construction Progress: Part V
• Construction Progress: Part VI
• Construction Progress: Part VII
• Construction Progress: Part VIII
• Construction Progress: Part IX
• Construction Progress: Part X
• Construction Progress: Part XI
• Construction Progress: Part XII
• Construction Progress: Part XIII
• Construction Progress: Part XIV
• Construction Progress: Part XV
• Construction Progress: Part XVI
• Construction Progress: Part XVII
• Construction Progress: Part XVIII
• Construction Progress: Part XIX

Furniture Reuse

In addition to electronics recycling we have many customers who contact us looking for us to take furniture or other items that they no longer need. While we currently do not accept donations from the public there are places in the local area that do take these items. The city of East Lansing has a great list of local agencies that accept donations. Also be sure to check out your local area for reuse events, there people from the local community can bring items they no longer need and also take items that may have a need for.

Home e-Waste Recycling

Many of our customers call or e-mail asking about e-waste recycling for personal computers. The MSU Surplus Store maintains a very large e-waste recycling program for items purchased by the University. We are currently planning on accepting e-waste for fee from students, faculty and staff when we move into our new facility. In the mean time, here is a nice resource put together buy Wired magazine that provides several tips for the reuse and recycling of computers, phones and other "gadgets": Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Your Old Gadgets

Wired must be on an e-waste kick. Here's a great gallery of pictures: Where Gadgets Go to Die: Facility Strips, Rips and Recycles

Inventory Blog

If you haven't yet already go check out our MSU Surplus Store Inventory Blog. There we have more periodic and specific product updates. We list some specialty sales items and items that we should have upcoming. Its the perfect place to check if you are looking for something specific or want to know what we might have on sale currently. If you have been Following Us on Twitter you have seen all of our updates from our Inventory Blog.

Construction Progress - Part XIX

Construction continues at the MSU Surplus Store and Recycling center, as there have been some more updates to the exterior of the building as well as the interior. On the outside, work has focused on the completion of the roofing system (90% complete), the completion of the roof over the MSU Surplus Store vestibule entrance and the start of the water retention pond on the southeast end of the site. On the interior all the masonry work has been completed (only washing/cleaning remains) and much of the interior drywall has been finished in the interior office areas. The MSU Surplus Store and the MSU Storage areas now have paint on many of the walls. In the MSU Recycling processing floor additional floor drains have been added and temporary heat has been installed to start the pouring of the processing area's floors. Mechanically much has been completed as the power to the building has been completed and permanent power systems should be online shortly. Again the project is expected to be done in time for the beginning of the 2009-10 school year.

Remember to keep checking back for more updates! Also don't forget that we have a compilation of all of the constructions photos available. We would also like to thank Irish Construction Company who has been very gracious in allowing us access and keeping us up to date with the progress of construction.

Previous Updates

• Construction Progress: Part I
• Construction Progress: Part II
• Construction Progress: Part III
• Construction Progress: Part IV
• Construction Progress: Part V
• Construction Progress: Part VI
• Construction Progress: Part VII
• Construction Progress: Part VIII
• Construction Progress: Part IX
• Construction Progress: Part X
• Construction Progress: Part XI
• Construction Progress: Part XII
• Construction Progress: Part XIII
• Construction Progress: Part XIV
• Construction Progress: Part XV
• Construction Progress: Part XVI
• Construction Progress: Part XVII
• Construction Progress: Part XVIII

Packup Pitchin Help Out Volunteers Needed

University Housing and Food Services needs your help.
Posted for H&FS Sustainability Contact Diane Barker

"Every year the residence halls has a mass exit of students during the end of finals week. All are anxious to exit and leave for home after finals. We try very hard to engage them to donate things for reuse or recycling through the annual Pack up Pitch In Help Out Program. To help with this program this year we are looking for Dock and Lobby Environmental Stewards..

Why: Great opportunity to Be Spartan Green, say good bye to students and parents, help the environment and participate in a community service event.We are looking for ways to personally engage students and parents in this area and feel we can make a bigger difference if we engage the students more directly.Personal engagement is the best way.. we need you!

When: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of Finals week May 6-8, 2009 from10am-7pm daily, shifts can be split up with partners if you like...

What: We are looking for people to adopt the Residence Halls during this busy time and work to help Be Spartan Green.Dock /Lobby Environmental Stewards will oversee the back dock and front lobby areas, encourage and make sure recycling is being recycled and donations are being donated. Additionally, we will be directing people,like move in, to the proper locations to recycle or donate items and assist with dock and lobby area management ( recycling, donations,parking , non profit pickups etc. and helping our students move out)

How do I get involved?: Give Diane Barker your name, email and when you can work with times between 10am-7pm May 6-8. Diane will coordinate as schedule and assignments.It would be great to get some environmental stewardship engagement on this.... Let me know by March 20th if you have interest.

All Residence hall complexes will be looking for people to work during these times... so let me know if you or someone you know wants to assist from 10am-7pm Wed-Fri May 6-8..It is always fun to say good bye and to assist students, just like move in...

Thank you for your time and consideration and for being Spartan Green.

Diane S. Barker
Facilities Manager
East Complex
H&FS Sustainability Contact
517-353-9771
barker@msu.edu
www.uh.msu.edu
www.hfs.msu.edu"

Construction Progress - Part XVIII

With the improving weather (temperature wise at least) work resumes on the exterior portions of the new MSU Surplus Store and Recycling Center. The screen wall that is located between the MSU Surplus Store/office area and the MSU Recycling processing area has started to go up. This wall will be a combination of brick wall and natural vegetation screening to separate the two areas of the complex. On the interior of the building HVAC and electrical continues to be installed through out the facility and the interior office areas have had their electrical and drywall installed. Hopefully with the continuing improving weather the floors should be poured in the Recycling processing area soon.

Remember to keep checking back for more updates! Also don't forget that we have a compilation of all of the constructions photos available. We would also like to thank Irish Construction Company who has been very gracious in allowing us access and keeping us up to date with the progress of construction.

Previous Updates

• Construction Progress: Part I
• Construction Progress: Part II
• Construction Progress: Part III
• Construction Progress: Part IV
• Construction Progress: Part V
• Construction Progress: Part VI
• Construction Progress: Part VII
• Construction Progress: Part VIII
• Construction Progress: Part IX
• Construction Progress: Part X
• Construction Progress: Part XI
• Construction Progress: Part XII
• Construction Progress: Part XIII
• Construction Progress: Part XIV
• Construction Progress: Part XV
• Construction Progress: Part XVI
• Construction Progress: Part XVII

REUSE, Save and Have Fun at a University Surplus Store

We’re trying something new. We think REUSE is very important to a sustainable future and want to promote the idea as much as possible. Squidoo gives us this opportunity. We’ve created a lens that provides information about college and university surplus stores all over the country. It shows a Google map of the different stores, links to web pages, eBay sales, etc… If you know of other surplus stores please drop us a line and we’ll add their information.

http://www.squidoo.com/msusurplusstore

Check it out and let us know what you think.

Computer and AV Cables Galore

On Friday 3/6/09 we will have a large assortment of computer and AV cables for $2/each, 15" LCD's for $50 and much more.

Capital Gains Article about MSU Green Initiatives

There is a great article in the latest issue of Capital Gains about MSU's own green initiatives. Much is covered from recycling, energy reduction, reuse, and the changes and developments that MSU has accomplished recently.

Read the article

Recources for Reuse Ideas

Want to know how you can reuse a toothbrush? Wall paper scraps? A search for "reuse" leads to over 370 lenses in Squidoo. Check it out!

Construction Progress - Part XVII

While on the outside there may not seem to be many changes there has been quite a bit of progress on the interior portion of the new MSU Surplus Store and Recycling Center. Since we last posted an update, the floors have been finished in the both the MSU Surplus Store sales floor as the well as the storage facility. We have seen the placement of exterior windows for the MSU Recycling office and Education Center. In addition the interior walls have been installed for the MSU Surplus Store offices and electrical conduit and drywall are being installed now. Work mainly continues installed the electrical and HVAC systems for the facility.

Previous Updates

• Construction Progress: Part I
• Construction Progress: Part II
• Construction Progress: Part III
• Construction Progress: Part IV
• Construction Progress: Part V
• Construction Progress: Part VI
• Construction Progress: Part VII
• Construction Progress: Part VIII
• Construction Progress: Part IX
• Construction Progress: Part X
• Construction Progress: Part XI
• Construction Progress: Part XII
• Construction Progress: Part XIII
• Construction Progress: Part XIV
• Construction Progress: Part XV
• Construction Progress: Part XVI

The End of surplus.msu.edu

You may need to update some of your bookmarks to our site. We have discontinued our old web site (surplus.msu.edu) and are now using www.msusurplusstore.com for all business functions.

All of the same information is available at our Department Services page, but there have been a few changes to forms for MSU Departments. We have a new PURF Form, that may be used for receiving credit on your items. The Equipment Transfer Notice has not changed, but is to be only used for capital assets (See our Department Services page for more information).

Here are some quick links to common items:

Department Services
PURF
ETN
Physical Plant Request Form
Storage Services
Policies

MSU Journalism Report on the MSU Surplus Store

Check out a MSU Journalism students report on the MSU Surplus Store.

See link above for more information includes video, audio and photos of the MSU Surplus Store.

Construction Progress - Part XVI

While there may not be many major updates to the new MSU Surplus Store and Recycling Center there has certainly still been quite a bit of progress made through out the facility. 90% of the interior wall panels have been finished in the MSU Surplus Store side of the facility and work has begun in the Recycling side. Much of interior electrical conduit has been run including the instillation of electrical panels in the mezzanine area. All of the exterior overhead doors have now been installed and the translucent panels have also been completed. The largest change now is the completion of concrete floors in the MSU Surplus Store processing area and the sales floor and storage area should be done very soon.

Previous Updates

• Construction Progress: Part I
• Construction Progress: Part II
• Construction Progress: Part III
• Construction Progress: Part IV
• Construction Progress: Part V
• Construction Progress: Part VI
• Construction Progress: Part VII
• Construction Progress: Part VIII
• Construction Progress: Part IX
• Construction Progress: Part X
• Construction Progress: Part XI
• Construction Progress: Part XII
• Construction Progress: Part XIII
• Construction Progress: Part XIV
• Construction Progress: Part XV

Construction Progress - Part XV

Even in the winter the construction continues! Cold weather is not stopping the construction of the new MSU Surplus Store and Recycling Center as work as has continued throughout the winter. While all of the exterior framing has been completed now 95% of the exterior masonry has also been finished. On the interior is where most of the work is being done as, liner panels have been installed on part of the interior walls, electrical conduit has gone into the masonry and the interior masonry walls have continued to go up in the MSU Surplus Store processing area and storage area. Rough plumbing is going in underneath the mezzanine level where HVAC and electrical panels are being installed. On the exterior many of the overhead doors have been installed and most of the translucent Kalwall panels have been installed. In the main office are the framing for the interior walls has mostly been completed and next week should see more floors being poured in the MSU Surplus Store processing area.

Remember to keep checking back for more updates! Also don't forget that we have a compilation of all of the constructions photos available. We would also like to thank Irish Construction Company who has been very gracious in allowing us access and keeping us up to date with the progress of construction.

Previous Updates

• Construction Progress: Part I
• Construction Progress: Part II
• Construction Progress: Part III
• Construction Progress: Part IV
• Construction Progress: Part V
• Construction Progress: Part VI
• Construction Progress: Part VII
• Construction Progress: Part VIII
• Construction Progress: Part IX
• Construction Progress: Part X
• Construction Progress: Part XI
• Construction Progress: Part XII
• Construction Progress: Part XIII
• Construction Progress: Part XIV

New Building Construction Video

MSU Construction Representative Chris Burns hosts a video tour of the new MSU Surplus Store and Recycling Center.

Thank you to MSU Physical Plant Division

Construction Progress - Part XIV

It has again been a while since we have taken pictures of the new MSU Surplus Store and Recycling center and during that time again lots of work has been completed on the building. Most notable we can see that all of the roofing and outer paneling has been put on and on the interior most of the work continues to be placing electrical, HVAC and drainage for the rainwater collection system.

Remember to keep checking back for more updates! Also don't forget that we have a compilation of all of the constructions photos available. We would also like to thank Irish Construction Company who has been very gracious in allowing us access and keeping us up to date with the progress of construction.

Previous Updates

• Construction Progress: Part I
• Construction Progress: Part II
• Construction Progress: Part III
• Construction Progress: Part IV
• Construction Progress: Part V
• Construction Progress: Part VI
• Construction Progress: Part VII
• Construction Progress: Part VIII
• Construction Progress: Part IX
• Construction Progress: Part X
• Construction Progress: Part XI
• Construction Progress: Part XII
• Construction Progress: Part XIII

Media Sale 50% Off!

All of our in store media items; books, CDs, Tapes, VHS, DVDs, Records, Magazines will all be half off in store this week.

We will be adding more books including a large lots of fiction literature soon. In addition we start having more comic listed in our online store so keep checking back for newly listed items there.