2009 Ford Focus SE - L10

2005 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT - F300

2010 Chevy Malibu - M50

Regular Hours Return

Alas, all good things must come to an end, and we have finally returned to our regular hours as of this Monday, October 15th.

Public Sale is Tuesdays from 7:30am-5:30pm and Fridays from 7:30am-3:30pm. We are still open Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 12pm-3:30pm for MSU departments to make purchases (with EBS account only) and for the public to preview items that will be available the following sale day. If you have questions, feel free to ask via Facebook or Twitter

William Henry Drake drawings

William Henry Drake illustrated the first edition of Rudyard Kipling's beloved "The Jungle Book.” After studying art at the Julien Academy in Paris, Drake went on to become an illustrator for Harper’s and other periodicals. Most recognized for his drawings of animals and nature scenes, especially big cats, Drake’s work was highly-sought after at the end of the 19th Century. The collection of drawings we have available are from a manuscript of a never-published book he was planning, titled “A Trip Around the World.” On some of the drawings, it is possible to see attempts at correction and alteration, even partial shading that was left unfinished. Check back to this space in the coming weeks to see the rest of this unique collection, and check out the online listing to read more about “The Sacred Tori” and “Monkeys of India.”

2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid - M11

Community Reuse Days

October 8-13, 2012

Monday to Friday 7am to 3pm and Saturday 9am to 1 pm

The MSU Surplus Store & Recycling Center strives to engage the community by providing sustainable solutions for the disposal of unwanted materials.  By partnering with the University community, we are able to advance waste reduction initiatives and promote environmental stewardship.

MSU Community Reuse Days are an opportunity for students, faculty, staff and alumni to take an active role in helping develop sustainable solutions by dropping off unwanted household items to the Surplus Store.  All material collected is resold, reused or recycled and the proceeds from the sale of re-sellable items helps support our efforts to increase materials collected from campus and the community

As a result of past Community Reuse Days, we’ve been able to expand recycling opportunities of colored glass (all colors accepted) at the Recycling Drop-off Center and implement a pilot polystyrene (Styrofoam) recycling program on campus.  We are currently looking into solutions for recycling alkaline batteries.

Community Reuse Days are held each fall and spring.  Upcoming days are October 8 through the 13th.  Hours are Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and on Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Materials Accepted:

• E-waste and household electronics:
  • Personal computers, keyboards and mouses, TV's, monitors, telephones, cell phones, laptops, VCR's, printers, scanners, microwaves, copy machines and small items such as coffee makers, vacuums and toasters.
• Good, usable furniture (no mattresses)
• Sporting goods including bicycles and exercise equipment
• Books, magazines, DVD's and CD's
• Scrap metal
• Appliances
• Holiday decorations
• Knick knacks and trinkets
• Kitchen items
• Styrofoam (Polystyrene)

Not Currently Accepted:

• Hazadous waste
• Alkaline batteries
• Chemicals
• Cleaning Supplies
• Mattresses
• Clothing
• Modular Furniture Panels

Unloading assistance will be provided and we will be offering free paper shredding. Community Reuse Days are for personal use only. Businesses are encouraged to contact one of the many e-waste recycling providers in the mid-Michigan area.

Styrofoam (Polystyrene) Collection

Please place Styrofoam in a clear plastic bag.  Please rinse off and remove food waste.
Acceptable items include:

• Foam cups and containers.
• Foam egg cartons
• Foam trays
• Most packaging foam – molded forms and shapes
• Bulk packaging foam used in computers, electronics, etc.
• Packaging peanuts (bag separately from other foam)

We cannot accept:

• Process flame-retardant material (i.e. pink or blue insulation foam)
• Expanded plastic packaging material (a sponge-like material that resembles foam)