Sell with Municibid

Village of Sidney Department of Public Works: sell surplus for more, for free

Retired plow trucks, loaders, and mowers can fund the next ones. Municibid turns Sidney's public works surplus into revenue, with no fees to the department.

$1.0M
sold by 14 agencies across the state
Statewide results

Illinois agencies sell on Municibid

Every dollar shown here went back to the community that sold the item.

14agencies statewide
500items sold (all-time)
$1.0Mreturned to communities (all-time)
Agencies selling on Municibid

Data refreshed October 31, 2026

What sells

What public works departments sell on Municibid

From a retired dump truck to a pallet of catch-basin grates, Municibid's bidders want it. No hauling, no dealer trade-ins, and the department keeps 100% of the winning bid.

Dump & Plow Trucks sold by a government agencyDump & Plow Trucks
Loaders & Backhoes sold by a government agencyLoaders & Backhoes
Pickups & Utility Trucks sold by a government agencyPickups & Utility Trucks
Mowers & Tractors sold by a government agencyMowers & Tractors
Sweepers sold by a government agencySweepers
Sanders & Spreaders sold by a government agencySanders & Spreaders
Trailers sold by a government agencyTrailers
Generators & Pumps sold by a government agencyGenerators & Pumps
Tools & Shop Equipment sold by a government agencyTools & Shop Equipment
Signs & Scrap Metal sold by a government agencySigns & Scrap Metal

Municibid has allowed the Village of Mt. Zion to reach a much larger market for selling our surplus items. It’s free, it’s user-friendly, and we have increased our sale prices by nearly 175%. It’s a no-brainer!

Corey McKenzie
Village of Mt. Zion
Illinoisfrom IL agencies

Serving our governments and communities

1m+Buyers In Network
7k+Government Sellers
550New Sellers In 2025
20Years In Business
No fees, ever

You keep 100% of the sale to reinvest in your community!

It's completely free for you to auction your assets on Municibid. You always keep 100% of your proceeds and never need to send us money.

No hidden fees or commissions. Bidders pay us a competitive buyer's fee and then pay you 100% of the winning bid.

A public works truck on a freshly paved street, the kind of investment surplus proceeds fund
Why agencies switch

Why Agencies Switch To Municibid

Modern, compliant, and built to maximize returns.

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Large Pictures

Big beautiful pictures showcase your auctions throughout Municibid. We offer some of the largest images in the industry.

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Custom Reports

Beautifully designed. Easily accessible. Customizable. Downloadable.

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Reliability

99.999% Uptime. Superior technology. Our website is always working hard to make you money.

04

Bidding Reminders

Bidders get "auction is ending today" reminders in the morning for auctions they are bidding on. Auction Reminders are proven to increase bidding dramatically.

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Real-time Updates

With real-time updates, your item pages update live with the most current information. No need to refresh the browser.

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Dashboards

Easily view the latest information on how your listings are doing. See your sales totals for today or for the year without leaving the homepage.

We have sold numerous things on Municibid, from large equipment to very small equipment to things we didn’t really think people would want to buy. Municibid was able to reach an audience that allowed us to sell every item. The best thing that happened to us this year was the introduction of the Municibid app. It allows us to go out in the field with a cell phone or iPad and create and post the listing from there.

Dave Burger
Director of Public Works
Borough of Doylestown
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Our Expert Marketing Team

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Municibid's Marketing Team Attracts the Most Quality Bidders for Your Surplus

From launching press releases to managing email campaigns, launching ads and social media programs, our marketing efforts are aimed at attracting the best bidders for your surplus, all at no cost to you.

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Jackie Blaskovich, Director of Customer Success
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What agencies say

I wanted to let you and your bosses know that working with Municibid over the years has been extremely easy and beneficial to our agency. I have found that your company's responses when we do have problems with a bidder are very efficient. I know that my replacement will be using your company as much as I have, and he will have no problems at all. If there were stars to give out, I'd give you guys a five-star rating for helping your customers. Best of luck in the future.

Paul Kreuter
Police Captain
Central Bucks Regional Police Departmentfrom IL agencies
About

About Village of Sidney Department of Public Works

Sidney at a glance
  • Population1,194
  • Founded1,888
  • GovernmentVillage board
  • Land area0.6 sq mi

The Village of Sidney sits in eastern Illinois, in Champaign County, and has been home to its residents since it was founded in 1888. Today, about 1,194 people call it home, according to the U.S. Census. Sidney operates under a village board form of government, with a village president and trustees overseeing the community's affairs.

Village business is organized through board committees, including Streets and Alleys, Public Property, and Parks and Recreation, along with a Village Maintenance position that helps keep daily operations running. The village keeps residents informed through meeting minutes and notifications posted on its official website.

Good questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Is bidding open to the public?

Yep! Anyone can bid on your auctions. If you require a certain restriction, our team will work with you on allowing only qualified bidders.

Can I set a reserve price?

You sure can. We give you complete control of your auctions. From setting starting and reserve prices to having your auction start on a future date, Municibid gives you the ability to customize how you want your auction to work.

Do we need to sign a contract?

Nope. We do not require any contracts. You can use Municibid as much or as little as you like.

What if I have questions about an item?

Every listing includes a "Contact Seller" link. Ask away; sellers reply directly.

You don't need a demo

You need your surplus sold for as much as possible and paid for and picked up as fast as possible.

That's exactly what Municibid does for you… at no cost.

Now, if you want to see how we do this for Village of Wilmette and 7,500+ other governments and schools, we're happy to show you!

Or, you can just register here and we'll get your items listed for you as soon as today.

With Municibid, you'll sell your surplus for more than you're probably expecting and it will be paid for and off your property in two weeks.

Municibid

Municibid is the online auction marketplace for government surplus. Founded in 2006. Headquartered in Pottstown, PA.