05.790 Temporary Storage

Business Affairs

Revised October 2025 (Previously AUX 9.30); Adopted July 1, 1992

UNCW Policies; UNC Policy Manual

UNCW Warehouse Services Temporary Storage

Auxiliary Services

Policy Details:

1. Purpose

   This document provides university guidelines for Temporary storage.

2. Scope

   This policy applies to all university departments, staff, and faculty conducting university business.

3. Policy

   Storage, on a temporary basis, of any university-purchased or loaned items that can’t be stored in the responsible department’s “home” space.

4. Temporary Storage

   1. UNCW Warehouse Responsibilities:

      1. To safely and securely provide storage options of 3-month, 6-month, and 1-year terms to the university faculty and staff at a fee of $7.00 per 4x4x5 ft space. The $7 fee is per space, per month.

      2. Collect, transport, and offload items to be stored at the storage location.

      3. Provide storage in an air-conditioned storage space when available.

   2. Departmental Responsibilities:

      1. Safely and securely packing and labeling of all items to be stored

      2. Computers, printers, and all other electronics should be packed securely for transport.

      3. Submit the Request Storage Services form before a pickup is scheduled.

      4. Agree to storage fee terms and submit payment within 30 days of the terms beginning.

   3. Prohibited Uses:

      1. Personal items (not directly related to university business).

      2. Hazardous equipment, supplies, and materials are prohibited from being stored.

      3. Anything not directly related to university business.

   4. Contact Person:

      Contact the Warehouse at X3620 or warehouse@uncw.edu if additional information is required.