Inventory Removal and Disposal Compliance

# Inventory Removal and Disposal Compliance ## Inventory Removal Overview Proper inventory management includes compliant removal and disposal when necessary. Inventory that sits in Amazon's fulfilment centres beyond its useful selling window accumulates fees, occupies storage capacity, and can even create compliance risk if products become subject to new regulatory requirements or policy changes. A governance-driven approach to inventory removal treats it as an active management discipline—not a last resort when storage fees become unbearable. Proactive removal planning protects your account health, optimises your storage utilisation, and ensures regulatory compliance for products that require specialised handling. ## When to Remove Inventory ### Cost Considerations - Long-term storage fees - Aged inventory surcharges - Stranded inventory costs - Storage utilization fees Amazon's long-term storage fees escalate significantly for inventory aged beyond 181 days and again at 271 and ...