--- title: "Washington Surplus: Buying Government Auctions Near Me" description: When government agencies no longer need vehicles, equipment, or other gear, they sell them on GovDeals. These are well-kept items that you can buy at a fraction of the retail price. Find items for sale near you in California. image: https://blog.govdeals.com/hubfs/GD-BLOG-1280x720%20(3)-1.jpg --- #### [All Articles](https://blog.govdeals.com/) # Washington Surplus: Buying Government Auctions Near Me [ By Chloe P, ](https://blog.govdeals.com/author/chloe-p) September 15, 2025 ![](https://blog.govdeals.com/hubfs/GD-BLOG-1280x720%20(3)-1.jpg) Everyone loves a good deal or a unique find – but did you know that you can shop your local government’s cool surplus too? Through[ GovDeals ](https://www.govdeals.com/)online auction platform, government agencies throughout Washington state are offering up their unneeded supplies for bargain deals to those who just love a good find.     ## **Why Buy Surplus in Washington** ![seller permit california](https://blog.govdeals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/GD-Computer-Phone-blog-location-1.png?width=303&height=230&name=GD-Computer-Phone-blog-location-1.png) Known as the Evergreen State, its beautiful conifers aren’t the only thing ‘green’ about the state of Washington. Over 400 government agencies throughout the state use GovDeals to liquidate their unneeded assets – from schoolbooks and electronics to automobiles and farm equipment. A good deal is made even better when something can be repurposed and kept out of the garbage – your next find could be waiting here.     [ View Washington's Auctions ](https://www.govdeals.com/en/search?isAdvSearch=1&timing=bySimple&timeType=atauction&ps=24&locationType=state&countryName=United%20States%20of%20America&stateName=Washington&sf=currentbid&so=desc)   ## **Who’s Selling in Washington? **  ![GD-Blog-Image-Size-400x300 (1)-1](https://blog.govdeals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/GD-Blog-Image-Size-400x300%20(1)-1.png?width=288&height=216&name=GD-Blog-Image-Size-400x300%20(1)-1.png) A Spotlight on Washington's most active agencies selling surplus via GovDeals.  - State of Washington Surplus Operations - Bethel School District - Central Washington University - Cheney - Evergreen Public Schools - Fairchild Air Force Base  - Grays Harbor County - Hanford Waste Treatment Plant  - Kitsap County Public Works - Lewis County Public Works Fleet Division - Navy Region Northwest  - Northshore School District #417 - Oak Harbor Public School District - Olympia - Port Orchard - Renton - San Juan County - Seattle - Snohomish County Public Utility District - Spokane County - University of Washington Surplus Property - Walla Wall Community College - Walla Wall County - Yakima There are numerous ways to find specific sellers on GovDeals. ![texas online government surplus auctions](https://blog.govdeals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/GD-Blog-Image-Size-400x300%20(5)-1.jpg?width=180&height=288&name=GD-Blog-Image-Size-400x300%20(5)-1.jpg) - Find sellers near you by searching your zip code in [our location search.](https://www.govdeals.com/en/location-search) - Type in your zip code - Adjust your radius - Select the 'show map' box - Hit search - You've got a list of live auctions near you! Keep track of your favorite sellers by bookmarking or favoriting their URL. To find the URL, click 'View Seller's Other Assets' on an auction page of a seller you are interested in. This will provide a list of all items for sale from that seller. Save it and check regularly. Hundreds of new surplus auctions are listed on GovDeals every day!   ---   ## **What's Selling in Washington** ![4-Jul-28-2025-04-16-59-7604-PM](https://blog.govdeals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/4-Jul-28-2025-04-16-59-7604-PM.jpg?width=961&height=241&name=4-Jul-28-2025-04-16-59-7604-PM.jpg) >  Popular Items for Sale in Washington > > ![GD-Icons-Color_Personal Vehicle](https://blog.govdeals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/GD-Icons-Color_Personal%20Vehicle.png?width=58&height=58&name=GD-Icons-Color_Personal%20Vehicle.png) > > [Vehicles](https://www.govdeals.com/en/search?isAdvSearch=1&category=6&categoryName=Transportation&stateName=Washington&timing=bySimple&timeType=atauction&so=desc&sf=currentbid&ps=24) > > Light and Heavy-Duty Trucks, Automobiles, SUVs, Boats, Buses, Vans, ATVs, Specialized Vehicles, and more.  > > ![GD-Icons-2024-04-1](https://blog.govdeals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/GD-Icons-2024-04-1.png?width=55&height=55&name=GD-Icons-2024-04-1.png)[Heavy Equipment](https://www.govdeals.com/en/search?isAdvSearch=1&category=36&categoryName=Heavy%20Equipment%20and%20Construction&stateName=Washington&timing=bySimple&timeType=atauction&so=desc&sf=currentbid&ps=24) > > Dozers, Backhoes, Tractors, Forklifts, Cranes, Highway/Road Equipment, and more. > > ![GD-Icons-Color_Easy Process](https://blog.govdeals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/GD-Icons-Color_Easy%20Process.png?width=55&height=55&name=GD-Icons-Color_Easy%20Process.png) > > [Tech & Office Gear](https://www.govdeals.com/en/search?isAdvSearch=1&category=2&categoryName=Consumer%20Electronics&stateName=Washington&timing=bySimple&timeType=atauction&so=desc&sf=currentbid&ps=24) > > Computers, Cell Phones, Monitors, Tablets, Audio/Visual Equipment, and more. > > ![GD-Icons-Color_Surplus-Boxes](https://blog.govdeals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/GD-Icons-Color_Surplus-Boxes.png?width=54&height=54&name=GD-Icons-Color_Surplus-Boxes.png)[**Consumer Goods**](https://www.govdeals.com/en/search?isAdvSearch=1&category=1&categoryName=Consumer%20Goods&stateName=Washington&timing=bySimple&timeType=atauction&so=desc&sf=currentbid&ps=24) > > Furniture, Appliances, Collectibles, Clothing, Jewelry, Fitness Equipment, and more.  > > **![GD-Icons-Color_Power Tools - Tools](https://blog.govdeals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/GD-Icons-Color_Power%20Tools%20-%20Tools.png?width=55&height=55&name=GD-Icons-Color_Power%20Tools%20-%20Tools.png)**[**Industrial Equipment**](https://www.govdeals.com/en/search?isAdvSearch=1&category=5&categoryName=Industrial,%20Commercial%20Equipment&stateName=Washington&timing=bySimple&timeType=atauction&so=desc&sf=currentbid&ps=24)  > > Building, Factory Support, Power, Generation, Transmission, and Distribution, Public Utility, and Warehouse and Material Handling Equipment, and more. > >   > ![GD-Icons-Color_Real Estate](https://blog.govdeals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/GD-Icons-Color_Real%20Estate.png?width=55&height=55&name=GD-Icons-Color_Real%20Estate.png)[**Real Estate **](https://www.govdeals.com/en/search?isAdvSearch=1&category=11&categoryName=Real%20Estate,%20Buildings,%20Structures&stateName=Washington&timing=bySimple&timeType=atauction&so=desc&sf=currentbid&ps=24)** ** > > Permanent and Portable Buildings, Vacant Land, Residential and Commercial Property, and more.  [ View All Washington's Live Auctions ](https://www.govdeals.com/en/search?isAdvSearch=1&stateName=Washington&timing=bySimple&timeType=atauction&so=desc&sf=currentbid&ps=24) ---   ## **Recent Sales in Washington **  [![28726-1-Aug-20-2025-09-44-55-6257-PM](https://3282063.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/3282063/hubfs/28726-1-Aug-20-2025-09-44-55-6257-PM.png?width=1200&length=1200&name=28726-1-Aug-20-2025-09-44-55-6257-PM.png) ](https://www.govdeals.com/en/asset/1/28726) **Real Property + Structures at 1036 East Victoria Avenue in Burlington sold by the State of Washington - Real Estate for $633,000.00. ** [![8445-40294](https://3282063.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/3282063/hubfs/8445-40294.png?width=1200&length=1200&name=8445-40294.png) ](https://www.govdeals.com/en/asset/40294/8445) **2001 Cessna 182T Skylane sold by State of Washington Surplus Operations for $189,000.00.** [![8445-39179](https://3282063.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/3282063/hubfs/8445-39179.png?width=1200&length=1200&name=8445-39179.png) ](https://www.govdeals.com/en/asset/39179/8445) **2003 Maxweld MaxCat 33'x12' Catamaran Patrol Boat sold by State of Washington Surplus Operations for $115,100.00.** [![28033-2](https://3282063.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/3282063/hubfs/28033-2.png?width=1200&length=1200&name=28033-2.png) ](https://www.govdeals.com/en/asset/2/28033) **Lot of (970) 3380 Dell Laptops sold by Issaquah School District, WA for $48,500.00.** [![17035-1622-1](https://3282063.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/3282063/hubfs/17035-1622-1.png?width=1200&length=1200&name=17035-1622-1.png) ](https://www.govdeals.com/en/asset/1622/17035) **Electric Drag Car and Trailer sold by Northshore School District #417, WA for $30,000.00. ** [![10936-296](https://3282063.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/3282063/hubfs/10936-296.png?width=1200&length=1200&name=10936-296.png) ](https://www.govdeals.com/en/asset/296/10936) **2009 John Deere 644K Loader sold by Kitsap County Public Works, WA for $40,400.00. ** [![6794-5563](https://3282063.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/3282063/hubfs/6794-5563.png?width=1200&length=1200&name=6794-5563.png) ](https://www.govdeals.com/en/asset/5563/6794) **Surgical Microscope: Zeiss OPMI Pentero - Hard Drives Removed sold by University of Washington Surplus Property, WA for $32,500.00. ** [![13807-73-1](https://3282063.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/3282063/hubfs/13807-73-1.png?width=1200&length=1200&name=13807-73-1.png) ](https://www.govdeals.com/en/asset/73/13807) ***NEVER DRIVEN* 2024 Harley-Davidson FLHTP sold by Edmonds, WA for $14,700.00.** [![5653-546](https://3282063.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/3282063/hubfs/5653-546.png?width=1200&length=1200&name=5653-546.png) ](https://www.govdeals.com/en/asset/546/5653) **2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 Cargo Van sold by Snohomish County Public Utility District, WA for $16,000.00. ** [![21880-107](https://3282063.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/3282063/hubfs/21880-107.png?width=1200&length=1200&name=21880-107.png) ](https://www.govdeals.com/en/asset/107/21880) **2007 Sterling LT8500 sold by Yakima, WA for $86,800.00. ** [ See more sold items in Washington ](https://www.govdeals.com/en/search?isAdvSearch=1&timing=bySimple&timeType=sold&timingWithin=&timingWithinUnit=1-year&ps=24&locationType=state&countryName=United%20States%20of%20America&stateName=Washington&sf=bestfit&so=asc)   ---   ### **How to Resell Surplus and Make Money** One of the biggest advantages of buying on GovDeals is the **resale opportunity**. Whether you're side hustling on weekends or building a full-blown business, government surplus can feed your inventory at unbeatable costs. #### Where to Resell - **Facebook Marketplace**: Great for local resales — especially for selling items like furniture, tools, and equipment. - **eBay**: Ideal for smaller items, electronics, or collectibles with national interest. - **Craigslist**: Still works for certain categories and larger items like vehicles or trailers. - **Flea Markets or Auctions**: In-person sales can help you move inventory quickly and profitably. #### Flipping Tips - **Clean and Repair**: A little polish goes a long way. Items in good visual condition sell faster and at higher prices. - **Do Your Research**: Before bidding, check recent selling prices on resell platforms to ensure a strong profit margin. - **Tell the Story**: Buyers love knowing the item’s origin. “From a local school district in Washington” or “Used in a city fleet” can help add credibility and appeal. - **Bundle for Value**: If you bought a lot of similar items, bundle them into sets or offer bulk deals to attract buyers. #### Ready to Start Flipping Washington Surplus Goods? Whether you're outfitting a business on a budget, or just love the thrill of the find, GovDeals makes it easy to explore surplus listings from across the Evergreen State. From Seattle to Spokane and everywhere in between, Washington government surplus is full of valuable items with real resale potential. ---   ## **Good for Your Wallet—and the Planet**  Last year, over **15,000 items** were sold on GovDeals in Washington alone. That means fewer things went to waste and more people got affordable tools and gear.  ## **Ready to Get Started?**  Uncover Washington's hidden gems - from incredible deals to unique finds, GovDeals.com is your ultimate treasure map. Start your bargain hunt today and discover treasures right under your nose!  - ✅ [Create a free GovDeals account](https://www.govdeals.com/en/account/register)  - 🔔 Set alerts for your favorite categories  - 📍 Use location filters to shop items near you       ###### Category - [ buyers ](https://blog.govdeals.com/tag/buyers) - [ basics ](https://blog.govdeals.com/tag/basics) - [ bidding ](https://blog.govdeals.com/tag/bidding) - [ customerservice ](https://blog.govdeals.com/tag/customerservice) - [ GovDeals ](https://blog.govdeals.com/tag/govdeals) - [ advanced search ](https://blog.govdeals.com/tag/advanced-search) - [ payment ](https://blog.govdeals.com/tag/payment) - [ sellers ](https://blog.govdeals.com/tag/sellers) - [ auctions ](https://blog.govdeals.com/tag/auctions) - [ favorite auctions ](https://blog.govdeals.com/tag/favorite-auctions) - [ probation ](https://blog.govdeals.com/tag/probation) - [ real estate ](https://blog.govdeals.com/tag/real-estate) - [ Category Spotlight ](https://blog.govdeals.com/tag/category-spotlight) - [ Govvies ](https://blog.govdeals.com/tag/govvies) - [ buyer ](https://blog.govdeals.com/tag/buyer) - [ car auctions ](https://blog.govdeals.com/tag/car-auctions) - [ notifications ](https://blog.govdeals.com/tag/notifications) - [ on-site alerts ](https://blog.govdeals.com/tag/on-site-alerts) - [ registration ](https://blog.govdeals.com/tag/registration) - [ resell ](https://blog.govdeals.com/tag/resell) - [ reserves ](https://blog.govdeals.com/tag/reserves) - [ saved search ](https://blog.govdeals.com/tag/saved-search) - [ updates ](https://blog.govdeals.com/tag/updates) - [ vehicle sales ](https://blog.govdeals.com/tag/vehicle-sales) ###### Popular Post - [Why Buy Unclaimed Property Auctions? 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