This category covers those items of surplus, not including Real Property, that have a minor monetary value but, after investigation by departmental supply technicians, are deemed to have no known future use within the government. In addition, it would be determined by surplus inventory staff that the item could not economically be refurbished.

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.

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 computer equipment. In 1994 the Executive Council approved a plan that would have government embark on a program that would see all surplus government computer equipment redistributed throughout the Public School System under The Computers for Schools Program.

"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. "