Walla Walla County commissioners voted to surplus three rolling-file shelving units from the sheriff’s office and approve related removal and flooring replacement costs so the space can be repurposed for staff.

Facilities staff presented research showing there is little secondary market for the shelving; local contractors and furniture repurposers reported they typically recycle such shelving rather than resell it. The facilities presenter proposed salvaging what can be reused and recycling the remainder, and proposed an estimated $13,250 in costs to remove the shelving, replace flooring and touch up painting to ready the space for sheriff’s office desks. Commissioner Clayton recommended using Law & Justice Building fund 300 for the project; commissioners agreed.

Commissioners approved the surplus and the related expenses 3-0. Facilities staff said surplus desks might be used to furnish the space, minimizing purchase costs.