How to Dispose of Surplus or Obsolete Security Containers

Updated 09/27/02

The following procedures must be followed before a security container (safe), previously containing classified material, can be declared surplus property. Failure to do so may result in classified material being inadvertently left in the container posing the risk of a security violation.

• Notify Willie Jones at 202-482-8295 or Cedrick Watson (202-482-5618) that a security container has been identified for surplus.

• The security staff will:

1. Carefully search inside, behind, and under all drawers to ensure that classified material and other material is not left in the container.
2. Reset the combination to the factory setting or remove the lock as appropriate.
3. Post a notice indicating the date the security container was checked to ensure all classified material was removed, the name of the person conducting the check, and the unit and office last using the security container.
4. Arrange for usable GSA approved security containers to be relocated elsewhere within ITA, or surplused.

• Your office will:

1. Complete a CD-50, "Personal Property Control" (see sample).
2. Forward the completed CD-50 to room B-511 with a copy to Tony Proctor, Room 7834.

• The movers will ensure the security container identified as surplus is removed from the room and disposed of properly.

For additional information, contact Security Staff 202-482-8355.