Sustainability Efforts

When it comes to sustainability, the Purdue Surplus Store continues its quest to be a leader within the university and local communities. The Surplus Store has reduced, reused and recycled Purdue assets since the mid-1960s.

Reduce, Reuse and Recycle Efforts

Purdue departments often partner with the Surplus Store to sell or dispose of electronics, lab and non-lab equipment, furniture and other items when they are no longer needed.

The Surplus Store’s objectives include

1. Redistributing assets within the university
2. Diverting items from landfills through the sale of merchandise
3. Collaborating with Purdue’s Environmental Health and Safety department to reduce the university’s electronic waste, or e-waste