Princeton University Storage Facility
Bulk Materials Storage (Non Records Storage)
The Princeton University Storage Facility (PUSF), an off-campus warehouse operated by Building Services, is available to store select bulk materials for academic and administrative departments. Departments must request and receive approval to store items in the facility.
Items Eligible for Storage
Items stored in this facility include materials not utilized for current programs or materials needed for approved Facilities projects. All items are stored at the discretion of Building Services. All storage in this facility is temporary.
Items not Eligible for Storage
Items not stored in this facility include:
- Hazardous materials
- Flammable liquids
- Surplus furniture
- Materials requiring a climate controlled environment (PUSF is not a climate controlled facility)
- Student items (Student storage is not available in this facility)
To Request this Service
Academic and Administrative Departments may request storage in this facility by submitting a form to the PUSF Logistics Manager. The form requires applicants to provide justification for the storage request as well as descriptions of the items to be stored, including item size and weight. Your request may be forwarded to the Office of the Provost for further review.
To Request Extended Storage
Complete the PU Storage Facility Continued Materials Extended Storage Justification Form to extend storage. To extend storage your request must be approved by the PUSF Logistics Manager and may be forwarded to the Office of the Provost for further review.
Moving Items To and From Storage
The PUSF Logistics Manager will arrange for University movers to pick up of your items. University movers will also return items withdrawn from storage. All moves are prioritized and scheduled at the earliest available time. Non-University movers may be retained by the department at the department's expense. All moves must be coordinated through the PUSF Logistics Manager. Note that moving services are not available during August and September and May and June due to work schedules surrounding student check in and check out, reunions, and the commencement period.
Fees for Service
There is no fee for the storage or the pick up and delivery of your items by University movers. Non-University movers are retained at the expense of the department.