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Tuesday, July 7 · 11 AM-4 PM

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Main character furniture, dorm glow-up essentials, and gear you didn't know you needed — all for way less than you'd think.

Yes, this is surplus university furniture. Yes, you should still buy it.

THE BASICS

How It Works

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Check the Drop

Browse the featured collection before you even leave

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Show Up

Sales are on-site at ScotSurplus. Card or mobile pay only

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Grab It First

First-come, first-served, while supplies last — that's the game

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Glow Up

Your space, elevated. Tag us if you flip it — we love a good transformation arc

Current Collection

The Highlander Starter Pack

July 7, 2026 · 11 AM-4 PM • First-come, first-served

Coming to Orientation? So are we. Stop by ScotSurplus for deals on college essentials.

A funky yellow couch that's really cuts the mustard.
iMac desktop computers and magic mice so you can lock in without breaking the bank.
I hope you're sitting down for this. We have multiple standing desks this sale.
No one puts baby in the corner...but you can put this desk there.
A locking desk for keeping nosy roommates out of your stuff.
These laptop stand and phone holders make binge-watching an art form.
Three-drawer wooden nightstands (new, in their boxes!) to add some ✨ sophistication ✨ to your space.
A set of wireless keyboards and detachable cases to level up your tablet game.
Whiteboards (with protective films still attached!) that are perfect for passing notes.
New High Sierra backpacks (with tags still attached) for starting off the new quarter looking fresh.

Every purchase is a win for the environment.

34K+
lbs of e-waste recycled and diverted from landfills last year
~600
items rehomed per quarter instead of being trashed
90%+
of campus surplus is reused, repurposed, or recycled instead of entering the landfill
82K+
lbs of metal recycled and diverted from landfills last year

ScotSurplus is UCR's official surplus program — not a charity shop, not a thrift trap. It's a circular economy, Highlander style, because no new manufacturing means no new emissions. Learn more about our sustainability efforts →

Upcoming collections

Gamer's Haven
Level up your setup without leveling up your debt
Fitness Fun
New year, new you, same tight budget
Funky Finds
Weird, wonderful & waiting for you
Tech Blowout
Monitors, cables & gear to create your dream setup
Dorm Refresh
Everything your space (& wallet) needs
Study Sanctuary
Desks, shelves & lamps for academia core vibes
Living Room Lore
Sofas, chairs & tables that have stories (we just don't know them)
Cabinet of Curiosities
Filing cabinets & storage units to organize the chaos
Kitchen Arc
Microwaves, toasters & the occasional ~mystery~ appliance
Outdoors Unlocked
Patio furniture & fresh-air finds that make touching grass worth it
Haul-o-ween
Trick or treat yourself with costumes & props from campus past
New Semester, New Me
Back-to-school essentials at back-to-basics pricing
Show Up to Glow Up
Lamps, mirrors & everything that makes a space feel like yours