All property found at UNBC, of which the rightful owner cannot immediately be ascertained, must be turned into the UNBC Lost and Found at the Security Office as soon as practical.

The operation of the UNBC Lost and Found Office is the responsibility of the Manager of Security & Risk Management, who shall ensure that proper directives are in place to govern the receipt, safekeeping, return and disposal of all Lost and Found property.

The Security department is responsible to maintain records.

• Perishable items will be disposed of daily in whatever manner is appropriate
• All mugs and travel mugs will be taken directly to “Degree’s Coffee” located in the Teaching and Learning  Centre Atrium for participation in the Green initiative BAM – Borrow A Mug program
• Found property may be claimed at the UNBC Security Services office, twenty four hours a day, seven days a week upon the production of photographic identification
• If the rightful owner is contacted but has not claimed, or the owner is not found in 90 days, property may be turned over to the finder wishing to claim it EXCEPT for cash and high value items.  If neither the rightful owner nor the finder claims found property, it will be disposed of.
• Books identified with markings belonging to libraries or other Institutions will be returned as soon as possible.
• Any University textbook not included above will be sold at the UNBC Bookstore buyback.
• At least once a year, a disposal sale will be held. The sale will be advertised at least two weeks prior and is open to everyone except security personnel. Any unsold items will then be donated to a NUSC share shelves.
• Proceeds obtained from the sale of the Lost and Found property are to be held in a university account used to enhance student/security relations.