This category covers items of surplus, not including Real Property, that do not have a current or foreseeable use within government. However, as a result of a written request to the Minister from a non-profit organization and subsequent approval consistent with the Surplus Crown Property Disposal Act and its Regulations, and an internal departmental recommendation, the surplus item is matched to an approved request. The dollar value of these items, based on their condition, is negligible; however the value to a non-profit agency is deemed adequate compensation in lieu of disposal of items through auction or public tender.

"This category covers items of surplus in the Real Property classification. Real Property, in general, is considered land or buildings that are deemed surplus to the needs of the various government departments responsible for their management.
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This category covers items of surplus, not including Real Property, that were publicly tendered for purchase and removal from specific locations throughout the Province.

This category encompasses items of surplus that have been removed from various pieces of furniture and equipment destined for landfills throughout the Province. These pieces are then sent to, or picked up by, various organizations committed to the Province’s continuing program on the diversion of solid waste from Provincial or Municipal landfills. There are other pieces of surplus equipment, such as IT assets, that may be broken, causing removal of sensitive information to be impossible in the traditional manner. In such cases, these items are securely disposed of by the Province’s contracted metal recycler. Other surplus or obsolete electronic items are recycled through the Atlantic Canada’s Electronic Stewardship (ACES) in accordance with the Electronic Product Stewardship Regulations.

A summary of revenue generated by disposal category. The disposition of surplus items is conducted under the authority of the Surplus Crown Property Disposal Act.

This category encompasses items of surplus, not including Real Property, that have been determined to be, upon inspection, of no value to government and are in such condition that refurbishing is uneconomical. Any reusable or recyclable components are removed prior to disposal. The use of this option may also be based on environmental or safety considerations such as the obsolescence of the item; i.e., baby crib, mattresses, medical equipment, et cetera.

This category covers surplus furniture and equipment that was transferred to public schools throughout the Province.