Alameda County, CA Government Auctions

Frequently asked questions

How do I buy government surplus in Alameda County?

County and municipal agencies in Alameda County, California sell surplus through online auction sites like GovDeals and Public Surplus. BidProwl tracks all of them in one place: 232 live lots right now. Register on the platform hosting the lot you want; most items are local pickup only.

What kinds of items come up for auction in Alameda County?

The usual mix is retired fleet vehicles and police cruisers, public works equipment, school district electronics and furniture, and unclaimed or seized property. Inventory refreshes daily as agencies list new surplus.