“Turning ‘trash’ into treasure: diverting surplus property from the waste stream,”
When it’s time to clear out the garage or basement, some people might host a yard sale, selling old clothes, furniture, or housewares—whatever needs to go. After a successful yard sale, they might hope to have some extra pocket money.
Selling or redistributing surplus items from a public university is a bit more complicated, but the payoff is worth it. Since the arrival of Steve Pulis, purchasing manager in Facilities and Campus Operations, George Mason University has earned more than $1 million in surplus property sales—including furniture, equipment, and more.
Submit a Work Order if you notice something that is broken and needs to be fixed. You can also request via Work Order additional pick-ups for large volumes of trash/recycling.
- You may submit a work order online or contact the Facilities Customer Service Center at 703-993-2525 for repairs and pick-ups of large volumes of trash/recycling. If an additional pickup is needed, you will not be charged a fee for large volume trash/recycling pick-ups.
Earth Month Begins April 1, 2025
Join University Sustainability and Facilities and Campus Operations, along with many partners, for a month of fun, educational, and engaging activities and events!
- Earth Month is celebrated every April at George Mason University in support of Earth Day observed on April 22. Learn about Zero Waste Mason, Patriot Packout, the Patriot Green Fund, sustainable agriculture on campus, the Greenhouse and Gardens Program, the Better Bins Preview, enhancements to recycling and composting, and much more!
- Make a sustainable impact, celebrate success, and learn about ongoing initiatives and how you can get involved in Earth Month. Visit the official Earth Month and start participating on April 1.