The UVM Recycling crew picks up surplus items, furniture and equipment from offices and departments by special request. Once we receive your request, we will schedule the crew to pick up your items. Departments are charged a fee for this pickup service.

Please review intructions for Special Items below.

To request pickup of surplus:

Submit a Planon Service Request

Appliances, Laboratory Equipment and Movable Equipment

If disposing of lab equipment, departments must also complete a Surplus Equipment Disposal Form (PDF) for each lab appliance or piece of laboratory/movable equipment. 

  1. Complete the surplus disposal form.
  2. Print one copy and attach it to the item/equipment.
  3. Email signed copy to recycle@uvm.edu

For more information on pickup procedures, email recycle@uvm.edu or call 802-656-5731.

Also refer to UVM guidelines on Movable Equipmemt.

Computers and Electronics Waste (E-Waste)

Departments are required to remove all data and software from their computers prior to pickup. Please follow the Enterprise Technology Services (ETS) procedures on how to securely erase data on your hard drive and devices. 

Vehicles, Trailers and Licensed Equipment

Departments must refer to the Surplus Property and Movable Equipment Policy (PDF) for disposition of all University vehicles and equipment. Use this Vehicle Disposal Checklist (PDF) as a guide.