6-1.2 Asset Disposal Assets that are disposed of can range from furniture to equipment and supplies that have a useful life of greater than 3 years. This does not include fixed assets such as land, buildings, and machinery. When considering how to dispose of Postal Service assets, it is important to look at the reasons why they are being disposed of. Items are commonly disposed of because: They are no longer required because of a change in function or usage patterns. They are required to be disposed of. They are occupying storage space and will not be needed in the near future. They are beyond repair. Other pertinent reasons. Methods for disposal or investment recovery are discussed in Section 5-5, Implement Investment Recovery Plan.