For the Public

SWAP stands for Surplus With A Purpose. SWAP is an environmental steward for the University working to minimize our environmental footprint. Through store sales, online auctions, inter-agency transfers, and donations, we’re able to re-purpose or properly recycle over 92% of the 20 tons of material we receive each week.

No. SWAP can only accept surplus property from state-funded entities, including UW System campuses, Wisconsin state agencies, public schools, and municipalities.

No. However, buyers have an opportunity to inspect purchases at the time of pick-up. If a purchase does not meet expectations during the inspection, a full refund will be provided. No refunds or exchanges are permitted once an item leaves the University premises.

Purchases must be picked up within 10 business days after receiving an invoice. Purchases not picked within that timeline may be considered abandoned and disposed of at SWAP’s discretion.

Public customers are asked to bring labor with them if assistance with hand-loading is required. SWAP can load with a forklift upon request.  Please contact SWAP with any concerns about loading purchases into vehicles.

Please note: SWAP is not liable for any damage done to the purchased item or the customer’s vehicle during the loading process.