MSU Surplus Store Storage Services
Storage Options
The services and prices listed on this page are for MSU Departments only if you are looking for student storage for the summer please see our home page or the Student Storage category on the left.
The MSU Surplus Store/Storage Services provides a variety of options to meet customer's needs. Storage services has access to four buildings that provide heated, non-heated, or 24/7 self storage on a monthly or yearly basis. Additionally option for exterior movable storage trailers are available. Currently over 100 campus departments use these services options.
Current Rates For MSU Departments
(Based on a minimum of 18 square feet (1 bay) of floor space.)
Heated: $9.00 a bay per month, $108.00 a bay per year
Non-heated: $7.50 a bay per month, $90.00 a bay per year
Trailer: 48' to 53' semi trailer, $150 a month
Other Not for Profit institutions/agencies: Heated & Non–Heated $18 a bay per month
Student Storage
E-mail : surpluss@msu.edu
Heat Wrapping
While conventional shrink wrapping of your storage is provided free of charge, also now offered is a heat wrapping system for extra protection A thick plastic film that is heated to cause it to shrink and provide a form fitting cover for the item. This provide additional protection for items by securing and covering the item more completely then normal shrink wrap can. Most any size item can be wrapped from cars, to pallets, to furniture. Cost: $25 per pallet. Cost for large items will depend on size and shape of the object(s).
Charges/Credits
If a department has a specific number of bays at the beginning of the fiscal year and acknowledges the annual charge, there will not be a credit to that department for removal of storage unless we are notified by the department in writing. The credit will be pro-rated for the remainder of the fiscal year, but will not include the month it was removed. Space not utilized but paid for will remain open and available to that department during the course of that fiscal year.
Pick Up
Pick up and transportation of storage to the MSU Surplus Store is free. To set up a pick up please fill out our MSU Surplus Store Service Request Form.
Delivery
The first storage delivery to a department or other on-campus locations during normal business hours is provided free of charge. Additional deliveries will be charged $41.00 an hour with a minimum of $41.00 per trip. Charges for off-campus pick-ups or deliveries will be based on mileage and service and will be negotiated prior to the service. On-campus service includes delivery, equipment and furniture moves, etc. either during the regular workday or after hours. Off-campus service includes pickup and delivery service in the tri-county area, and long distance trips within the Lower Peninsula. More extensive trips may be scheduled but sufficient lead time is necessary. At least 24 hours notice is required for deliveries.
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