5 Things Removals Companies Should Know Before Disposing of Old Office Furniture
Did you know that as a removal company, you're missing out on thousands of pounds in potential revenue every time you let old office furniture head to landfill?
With over
300 tonnes of used office furniture entering UK landfills daily, your clients are starting to expect more than just transportation from A to B - they want complete, environmentally responsible solutions that protect them from legal liability and fuel their ESG goals.
Read
this article
to find out more about the hidden costs of landfill and why office furniture recycling can save you money and time.
Let's break down five essential things you should know before disposing of old office furniture to increase your profits and meet your clients' evolving needs.
1. The Opportunity in Every Office Clearance You Likely Miss
During a typical office survey, you'll likely find that about 40% of furniture won't be making the trip to the new location. Rather than seeing this as a disposal problem, it's actually a revenue opportunity.
At Coggin SOS, we specialise in
refurbishing quality second-hand office furniture to look and perform like new. Premium furniture from manufacturers like
Herman Miller
and
Steelcase is built to last decades. When your clients upgrade their workspace, they're often throwing away valuable assets with plenty of life left. By partnering with us, you can tap into this value, offering clients a rebate while creating a new revenue stream.
Contact
our team today to find out more about our refurbishing process.
2. The Documentation Gap That Could Cost Your Clients Thousands
Every UK business is legally required to dispose of their waste responsibly. Your clients have a "duty of care" for their office furniture waste - even after it leaves their premises. Without proper documentation, they face serious legal risks.
For complete compliance, your clients need:
- Verification that you're a licensed waste carrier
- Waste transfer notes for each collection
- Hazardous waste consignment notes when applicable
- Final reports detailing what was removed and where it went
As your
recycling
partner, at Coggin SOS we handle all this documentation automatically. Our detailed waste transfer notes and final reports give your clients the paperwork they need, while you focus on what you do best - moving furniture.
To find out more about meeting your client’s expectations, go
here.
3. ESG Metrics That Will Win You More Corporate Contracts
Although not yet a legal requirement, companies increasingly expect detailed reports proving their furniture's end-of-life journey. Without proper documentation, your clients may face difficult questions from their ESG stakeholders.
By
partnering
with Coggin SOS, you can provide clients with our exclusive
Savings Certificates
that detail:
- Items diverted from landfill
- Weight saved from waste streams
- COâ‚‚ savings calculated in real-world equivalents
- Financial benefits compared to traditional disposal
These certificates can turn your ordinary office clearances into measurable sustainability initiatives - a key differentiator when bidding for corporate contracts.
Want to start offering this valuable documentation to your clients?
Get in touch
with our team today.
4. You Can Deliver Valuable Savings to Your Clients
Let's be honest about what traditional furniture disposal actually costs:
- £80-£120 per ton for transportation and processing
- Up to £100 per ton in landfill taxes (and they're only going up)
For a typical office clearance of 10 tons, that's
£800 to
£1,200 in direct disposal costs.
By partnering with Coggin SOS as your dedicated recycling specialist, you can help clients eliminate these costs completely. Instead of paying for disposal, they could actually receive value back through furniture refurbishment.
Find out
how our
zero-landfill guarantee can help you deliver both environmental and financial benefits to your clients.
5. How Smooth Integration Creates More Project Value
The days of simply moving office furniture from A to B are practically over. Today's clients aren't just looking for movers anymore. They want partners who handle sustainable disposal too, something most removal companies struggle to deliver effectively.
By partnering with Coggin SOS, you gain an instant end-to-end solution with:
- No additional staff needed
- No extra equipment to buy
- No specialist recycling knowledge required
- No complex compliance procedures to learn
We work quietly in the background, handling the technical aspects of furniture assessment and material separation, while you maintain your direct client relationships. For your clients, nothing changes except the outcome - they still have one contact point and one invoice, but now with genuine environmental metrics shown in documents.
Understand exactly what happens to furniture after collection by reading
our comprehensive breakdown.
The Choice That Defines Your Future in Office Removals
When was the last time a client didn't ask about sustainable disposal? Count how many recent tenders required green credentials. You know the trend.
Your clients aren't just hoping for sustainable options anymore-they're expecting them. The real question isn't if they'll demand this from you, but whether you'll be ready when they do.
Your clients are already searching for a removal company with end-to-end capabilities. Be that company-contact
Coggin SOS today.
