Recycling center in East Lansing, MI

MSU Surplus Store and Recycling Center

468 Green Way East Lansing MI 48824 USA

4.3 (499 reviews)
University SurplusElectronics ResaleComputers
MSU Surplus Store and Recycling Center recycling center in East Lansing, MI - View of facility

About this center

The MSU Surplus Store and Recycling Center is a Michigan State University program that diverts university surplus and waste from the landfill, serving the East Lansing campus community. Reusable items, including computers, lab equipment, furniture, vehicles, and clothing, are sold through their surplus store (in-person and online) or made available back to MSU departments. Non-reusable collected materials pass through an on-site Materials Recycling Facility where they are sorted and shipped to regional manufacturers. The program diverted 13 million pounds of material in one year and also operates a public drop-off center.

Materials accepted & services

University SurplusElectronics ResaleComputersLab EquipmentFurniture ResaleMaterials Recovery FacilityCampus RecyclingPublic Drop-Off

Services offered

  • Resale of surplus and used MSU materials (in-store and online)
  • Materials Recycling Facility that sorts recyclables for regional manufacturers
  • Collection of used materials from the MSU community
  • Internal reuse of items for MSU departments in lieu of new purchases
  • Online sales via eBay, Amazon, and Etsy
  • Auctions
  • Curbside pickup for online orders
  • Department service requests and capital assets processing

Areas served

East Lansing, MIMichigan State University campus

Prices & reviews

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Sean Q

9 months ago

Review

Want some good stuff MSU students leave behind or get possessed? The MSU Surplus Store is for you! Located on Farm Lane near the Football Green Parking Lot MSU Surplus has computers lots of bikes mini fridges jerseys etc all for a huge discount! Come shop MSU Surplus today!

Michael Palomares

3 months ago

Review

Much better pricing and selection than a lot of other university surplus I've been to

Nathan Holth

a year ago

Review

Not as fun as it used to be sadly. I guess the secret is out and now there is more money to be made by MSU. Only open on Fridays so expect a full parking lot and a long line as opposed to when they were open more often. Also the chairs and desks are much more expensive than they used to be. Used to be able to pick up heavy duty steelcase desks and chairs for like $5 or $10 now the desks are $95. Most adjustable office chairs were $75 and up I couldnt find any of nice office chairs for the old typical prices of $10 or $20. Used to be only the Hermann Miller chairs were so expensive. Now no-name chairs are being sold for $45 and up.

Visitor questions

When is the store open?

In-store purchases are available Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Curbside pickup of online orders runs Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with Wednesday extended to 5:45 p.m.

Where is the MSU Surplus Store and Recycling Center located?

468 Green Way, East Lansing, Michigan 48824, on the MSU campus near the intersection of Farm Lane and Green Way.

What happens to the materials collected?

Reusable items are made available back to MSU departments or sold through the Surplus Store, on eBay, Amazon, and Etsy. Items that cannot be reused go through the Materials Recycling Facility, where they are sorted and shipped to regional manufacturers.

How do I buy items online?

Items can be purchased online and picked up curbside Monday through Friday. The store also sells through its eBay, Amazon, and Etsy shops.

Is MSU Surplus Store and Recycling Center open on Saturday?

MSU Surplus Store and Recycling Center lists itself as closed on Saturdays. Hours can change around holidays, so call ahead to confirm.

Is MSU Surplus Store and Recycling Center open on Sunday?

MSU Surplus Store and Recycling Center lists itself as closed on Sundays. Hours can change around holidays, so call ahead to confirm.

Location & directions

MSU Surplus Store and Recycling Center

468 Green Way East Lansing MI 48824 USA

East Lansing, MI

42.716182°N, 84.480110°W

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