Recommendations for Computer, Printer, Copier and Fax Disposal

Please follow these guidelines for proper disposal of computer, printer, copier and fax equipment that is no longer functional and needs to be disposed of. All Penn State-owned equipment must be disposed of through the proper channels so any data on the devices can be securely erased and the materials can be recycled.

At University Park

  • No computer, printer, copier or fax equipment should be thrown in the trash.
  • If you are working with equipment from a vendor (such as Ricoh), ensure they securely erase any hard drives in the equipment, or ask if you can retain the hard drive.
    • The hard drive can then be submitted to Lion Surplus.
  • Arrange with your department's Lion Surplus contact to submit a Asset Transfer and Retirement form in SIMBA.
  • Keep all hardware in a secure location until it is picked up by Lion Surplus.
    • Do not keep it in the hallway or a loading dock.

At Extension Offices and Research Centers

  • No computer, printer, copier or fax equipment should be thrown in the trash.
  • If you are working with equipment from a vendor (such as Ricoh), ensure they securely erase any hard drives in the equipment, or ask if you can retain the hard drive.
    • The hard drive can then be submitted to Lion Surplus.
  • Keep all hardware in a secure location until it is taken to a Lion Surplus drop-off location.
    • Do not keep it in the hallway or a loading dock.

For devices purchased with Penn State funds:

  • Arrange with your department's Lion Surplus contact to submit a Asset Transfer and Retirement form in SIMBA.
  • Contact your nearest Penn State Commonwealth Campus to find out where to drop off equipment for Lion Surplus pickup. See list below for phone numbers.
    • Alternatively, you can bring the equipment to the Lion Surplus Office on Services Rd at University Park campus after submitting a Asset Transfer and Retirement form in SIMBA.

For devices not purchased Penn State funds (generally via county budgets), they are owned by the county and can be disposed of in accordance with the county's policies and guidelines.

If none of the above is possible, contact the Ag IT Helpdesk for assistance in finding an alternative disposal method.

Lion Surplus Commonwealth Campus Phone Numbers

Abington: 213-881-7311
Altoona: 814-949-5118
Beaver: 724-773-3546
Behrend: 814-898-6186 or 814-823-2909
Berks: 484-356-0170
Biglerville: 717-677-6116
Brandywine: 610-892-1362
Capital: 717-948-6235
Dickinson: 717-240-5220
DuBois: 814-375-4798
Fayette: 724-430-4174
Great Valley: 610-648-3211
Hazelton: 570-450-3039
Hershey: 717-531-8225
Lehigh Valley: 484-239-0948
McKeesport: 412-675-9036
Mont Alto: 717-749-6091 or 717-729-2907
New Kensington: 724-334-6025
Shenango: 724-983-2990
Schuylkill: 570-385-6136
Wilkes Barre: 570-675-2171
Worthington-Scranton: 570-963-2514
York: 717-771-4100

updated 10/18/2023  jxs138