Asset Investment Recovery (AIR) is responsible for the disposal of surplus assets the government of British Columbia.
Who can access this supply arrangement?
This supply arrangement is available to:
- B.C. government ministries
- B.C. broader public sector
What service can I buy?
Disposal of surplus assets.
Asset Investment Recovery determines the appropriate economic and environmental method of disposal.
How do I access this service?
Complete an Asset Disposal Report (ADR) on assetdisposal.gov.bc.ca
Ministry customer instructions
Step 1: Your Information
- Verify that your customer number is accurate to enable you to input originator information > ‘Next’
Step 2 - Custodian Information
- If you are selling your assets from site, deselect ‘Assets are coming to AIR facility’
- Select radio button to indicate if you or AIR is to arrange shipping
- If you will be arranging shipping, contact the warehouse coordinator first to confirm delivery
- Select ‘Location’ and add any additional shipping instructions where prompted
- Input ‘Contact Information’ or select box if same as originator. Click box again to edit information > ‘Next’
Step 3 - Add Asset
- Select ‘Asset’ type of General, IT or Vehicle > ‘Add’
- Use keyword search to find the asset or use the category list to select an appropriate commodity
- Enter ‘Quantity’ of assets being declared (e.g. 10 for 10 desks) and brief descriptions > ‘Save’
- If you have more assets of the same category > ‘Add’
- Once you have added your surplus assets > ‘Next’
Step 4 - Confirm and Submit
- Review and confirm that information is correct > ‘Submit (to expense authority) for action
- Once approved by your expense authority, you will receive an email confirming your ADR is finalized and submitted to AIR. Arrangements can be made for delivery/pick-up.
- From the email, print a copy of the approved ADR to include with the shipment
Broader Public sector instructions
Step 1: Your Information
- Verify that your customer number is accurate to enable you to input originator information > ‘Next’
Step 2 - Custodian Information
- If you are selling your assets from site, deselect ‘Assets are coming to AIR facility’
- Select radio button to indicate if you or AIR is to arrange shipping
- If you will be arranging shipping, contact the warehouse coordinator first to confirm delivery
- Select ‘Location’ and add any additional shipping instructions where prompted
- Input ‘Contact Information’ or select box if same as originator. Click box again to edit information > ‘Next’
Step 3 - Add Asset
- Select ‘Asset’ type of General, IT or Vehicle > ‘Add’
- Use keyword search to find the asset or use the category list to select an appropriate commodity
- Enter ‘Quantity’ of assets being declared (e.g. 10 for 10 desks) and brief descriptions > ‘Save’
- If you have more assets of the same category > ‘Add’
- Once you have added your surplus assets > ‘Next’
Step 4 - Confirm and Submit
- Review and confirm that information is correct > ‘Submit’
- You will receive an email confirming your ADR is finalized and submitted to AIR. Arrangements can be made for delivery/pick-up.
- From the email, print a copy of the approved ADR to include with the shipment
How much does it cost?
Based on the asset value and disposal method
Have any questions?
Contact AIR Customer Service about your organization's unique disposal needs.
Or contact location
Office hours: Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm (excluding holidays)
3695 Opie Crescent
Prince George, BC V2N 1B9
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Phone: 250-565-4205
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8307-130th St.
Surrey, BC V3W 7X4
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Phone: 604-501-8216
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4234 Glanford Ave.
Victoria, BC V8W 9V7
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Phone: 250-952-4439