Describe surplus equipment; wait before moving it

This fictional Northstar example covers general workplace equipment, not the return of an assigned IT asset. Start with the locally responsible Facilities or Sustainability handoff. Do not move an item until you receive handling instructions.

Examples below help describe possible item families; they do not guarantee eligibility or establish a request process.

Examples of general workplace items

Confirm local scope and ownership before arranging reuse or relocation.

Furniture

  • Desk chairs, with visible wear or damage described
  • Tables, desks, storage units, and shelving

Meeting-room equipment

  • Whiteboards and mobile stands
  • Room chairs, tables, and non-electronic presentation accessories

Reusable supplies

  • Reusable storage and organization items
  • Surplus supplies that can be described and counted

Prepare a clear item description

Use the established local handoff; these steps do not submit a request.

  1. 1

    Identify the item and location

    Name the item and the workplace area where it is currently located.

  2. 2

    State the quantity

    Count the available items. Separate items with different condition or quantity.

  3. 3

    Describe visible condition

    Note visible wear, obvious damage, or missing parts. Do not describe an item as ready to use unless its condition has been checked.

  4. 4

    Wait for handling instructions

    Send the description through the locally established Facilities or Sustainability handoff. Do not move or redistribute the item until instructed.

Assigned IT and data-bearing items

Keep these items out of this route

Keep assigned IT assets and equipment that may contain data out of this example route.

Use the separate approved process

Use the organization's separate approved asset-return or data-handling process.

Confirm the process and its owner locally

Confirm that process and its owner locally; no working route is supplied here.