Public auctions · Vehicles and equipment
Government surplus vehicle and equipment auctions in the Bay Area
Agencies sell trucks, vans, trailers and equipment they no longer need. Each listing here shows who sells it and the channel they use. 17 programs across the nine counties, each linked to the agency's own page.
Alameda
- Thu & Fri, 9am–3pm
County salvage warehouse sales · Alameda
Alameda County General Services Agency (Property & Salvage)
Walk-in sales of County surplus at the Property & Salvage Warehouse, 15800 Foothill Blvd, San Leandro (closed 12–12:30pm). Open to the public; County employees excluded. (510) 667-7591.
Checked against the agency's page Oct 21, 2026
- Ongoing
BART surplus property · Alameda
BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit District)
Online surplus auctions held as needed, on an ongoing basis. Register as a bidder on GovDeals. BART employees can't buy.
Checked against the agency's page Oct 21, 2026
- About 2–3 times a year
District surplus property auctions · Alameda
Alameda County Water District
Automobiles, computer equipment, office furniture and other materials, sold through public auction companies including JJ Kane. Call the District's Purchasing Division for upcoming auction information.
Checked against the agency's page Oct 21, 2026
Contra Costa
- Ongoing, 14-day auctions
County surplus equipment · Contra Costa
Contra Costa County Public Works
Items sold as-is, no warranty or returns. Pickup at the Surplus Yard, 4785 Blum Road, Martinez, Tue and Thu 1–3pm or by arrangement.
Checked against the agency's page Oct 21, 2026
Marin
- Ongoing
County surplus vehicles · Marin
Marin County Public Works
The County sells surplus vehicles on Public Surplus, listed as they become available.
Checked against the agency's page Oct 21, 2026
Napa
- Ongoing
City surplus items auction · Napa
City of Napa
The City's online surplus items auction is on GovDeals.
Checked against the agency's page Oct 21, 2026
- Ongoing
County surplus property auctions · Napa
Napa County Purchasing
The County hosts its online surplus auctions on GovDeals.
Checked against the agency's page Oct 21, 2026
San Francisco
- Ongoing
District surplus auctions · San Francisco
Golden Gate Bridge, Highway & Transportation District
Surplus property sold online through Public Surplus; some additional items go through First Capitol Auction.
Checked against the agency's page Oct 21, 2026
Santa Clara
- Ongoing
County surplus vehicles and equipment · Santa Clara
County of Santa Clara Procurement (Surplus Property Program)
Live auctions run for the County by JJ Kane Auctions; bid in person or online. Payment due within 2 days. Buyers must pick up items; nothing is shipped.
Checked against the agency's page Oct 21, 2026
- Ongoing
City surplus property · Santa Clara
City of Santa Clara Finance Dept. (Purchasing)
Items no City department can reuse are sold to the public on GovDeals.
Checked against the agency's page Oct 21, 2026
Solano
- Ongoing
County surplus sales · Solano
Solano County General Services (Surplus)
All county surplus items are listed on Public Surplus. Surplus Office: 2543 Cordelia Road, Fairfield, by appointment only. 707-784-1428.
Checked against the agency's page Oct 21, 2026
Sonoma
- Oct 21–30, 2026
12 vintage vehicles + cargo container lot · Sonoma
City of Santa Rosa
Includes a 1974 Porsche 911 Targa S and a 1934 Ford 2-door sedan; the City says vehicles are in poor condition and some may lack a DMV title. Bidding opens Oct 21, 9:00am; closes Oct 30, 4:00pm (5-minute extension). Pickup Nov 16, 9am–4pm. Wire transfer required for $4,000+.
Checked against the agency's page Oct 21, 2026
- Ongoing
City surplus vehicles and equipment · Sonoma
City of Santa Rosa
The City frequently sells surplus trucks, sedans, motorcycles, pumps and furniture through First Capitol Auction in Vallejo.
Checked against the agency's page Oct 21, 2026
- Ongoing
SMART surplus auctions · Sonoma
Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART)
Materials, equipment and other supplies SMART no longer needs, auctioned on GovDeals.
Checked against the agency's page Oct 21, 2026
Statewide
- Monthly
State vehicles and mobile equipment
State of California, Department of General Services
Cars, trucks and other state fleet assets sold as-is in a monthly online auction; DGS says no live auctions are being held. Viewable in person two days before each auction at Bar None yards in Sacramento, Fresno and Fontana.
Checked against the agency's page Oct 21, 2026
- Ongoing
State surplus property (non-vehicle)
State of California, Department of General Services
General state surplus property sold as-is; new items are posted weekly. Payment due within five business days, pickup by appointment.
Checked against the agency's page Oct 21, 2026
- Ongoing
CHP vehicle sales
California Highway Patrol
CHP vehicles are listed on GovDeals. Sold with no warranty on condition; the State may reject any or all bids. Buyers need a smog certificate before registering.
Checked against the agency's page Oct 21, 2026
Calendar last checked Oct 21, 2026. See every Bay Area sale.