The Process Behind Office Furniture Recycling: A Removal Company's Complete Guide
With global waste projected to soar by 70% by 2050, how you handle office furniture disposal matters more than ever. Each year, millions of perfectly good desks, chairs, and storage units end up in UK landfills unnecessarily, 200 million tonnes of waste generated annually in the UK. But you can offer a better solution.
As a removal specialist, you can save valuable resources and support the economy while adding value for your clients. Think about the furniture you removed last week. What if those items generated profit instead of being thrown away? At Coggin SOS, our zero-landfill office furniture recycling system turns “waste” into resources. Your clients gain impressive ESG metrics, and you boost your profits and strengthen your relationships.

Learn more about how sustainability in office removals meets your clients’ expectations here.
In this guide, you'll learn exactly how our furniture recycling process works, what materials we handle, the recovery options available, and most importantly, how partnering with a zero-waste recycling partner can boost your profits while helping you win more environmentally-conscious clients.
From Assessment to Processing: Every Type of Office Furniture We'll Handle for Your Clients
Before we move a single chair, we visit the site and create a detailed inventory. This approach helps us:
- Spot valuable items that could be resold for profit
- Sort furniture by what it's made of
- Identify pieces worth refurbishing
- Create an efficient collection and processing plan
Categories of Furniture We Can Process:
- Desks and workstations
- Task chairs and soft seating
- Meeting room furniture
- Storage solutions (filing cabinets, pedestals, lockers)
- Reception area furniture
- Cafeteria and breakout space items
- Partition systems and screens
- Specialty items like acoustic booths and pods
Types of Materials We Handle:

- Metal (steel, aluminum, chrome)
- Wood (solid, veneered, laminated)
- Plastics (various polymers)
- Fabrics and upholstery
- Composites and mixed materials
- Foam cushioning
- Electronic components (from powered desks, etc.)
Old Office Furniture Recovery Options: Turning Your Clients’ "Waste" into Worth
Resale and Refurbishment
Premium office furniture from brands like Herman Miller, Steelcase, and Orangebox often retains value and contains components that are easy to replace. Our refurbishment process:
- Restores office furniture to original manufacturing standards
- Updates fabrics and finishes to meet client demands
- Provides a 12-month guarantee on refurbished items
- Delivers like-new quality for less than buying new
Material Recycling Streams
When your clients’ old office furniture cannot be reused or refurbished, we break it down into its component materials:
- Metal - Separated by type and recycled into new manufacturing inputs
- Wood - Processed into chipboard or biomass fuel
- Plastics - Categorized by polymer type and reprocessed
- Textiles - Repurposed or recycled into insulation materials
- Foam - Converted into carpet underlay or insulation products
Charitable Donation Pathways
Some second-hand office furniture finds new life through our network of charitable partners, supporting:
- Community organisations
- Educational institutions
How You Can Save on Office Furniture Clearances by Partnering with a Recycling Facility
Partnering with a recycling service provider like Coggin SOS, delivers measurable cost benefits:
- Reduced Skip Hire - Cut waste disposal costs
- Lower Landfill Charges - Avoid escalating landfill tax
- Revenue Sharing - Potential income from high-value furniture resale
- Competitive Edge - Differentiate your services with sustainability credentials
Our partners typically save clients thousands of pounds on each clearance project while creating new revenue opportunities.
Reach out now to see how our team can help you cut costs and create new revenue streams through effective office furniture clearances.
Our Process Integration: Hassle-Free Collaboration with Your Existing Team
Working with our team at Coggin SOS is straightforward and efficient. We integrate seamlessly with your existing removal operations:
- Coordination - We work alongside your teams, enhancing rather than disrupting your workflow
- Collection - Our vehicles complement your fleet when needed
- Timing - We adapt to your project schedules, ensuring no delays
- Logistics - Full transportation support for furniture being refurbished or recycled

This collaborative approach means you maintain full control of client relationships while delivering enhanced environmental value.
Find out more about maintaining client relationships and meeting client expectations in
this article.
Our Savings Certificates and Reports: Proof Your Clients Can Use
After every project, we provide detailed documentation that proves the environmental impact of your furniture recycling efforts.
What Our Savings Certificates Include:
- Furniture Count - Exact number of items diverted from landfill
- Weight Saved - Total kilograms kept out of waste streams
- Carbon Reduction - COâ‚‚ savings calculated in real-world equivalents (like "equal to X car journeys")
- Cost Savings - Financial benefits compared to traditional disposal methods
- Material Breakdown - Percentages of materials recycled, refurbished, and reused
For your clients who need to meet ESG targets, these certificates provide the verifiable proof they need. It turns an ordinary office clearance into a measurable sustainability initiative that helps them show their environmental commitment.
Partnering with an Office Furniture Recycling Service Provider: What's In It for You
In 2025, offering basic office furniture removal services isn't enough anymore. Your clients are looking for more, and so are their stakeholders. Partnering with Coggin SOS gives you a strong edge and opens new doors.
What You Get As Our Partner:
- Competitive Advantage - Stand out as the removal company that offers sustainable solutions
- Zero-Landfill Guarantee - Give your clients an environmental commitment they can promote
- Quality Refurbished Options - Offer premium furniture solutions that cost up to 80% less than new
- Documentation That Impresses - Provide clients with comprehensive environmental certificates and reports
- Cost Savings - Reduce skip hire and landfill charges while creating value from "waste"
- ESG Credibility - Help your clients meet their sustainability targets with concrete, measurable results
- Marketing Support - Get materials that showcase your green credentials to potential clients
Win More Clients: Start Offering Office Furniture Recycling Today
Sustainability is becoming increasingly important and partnering with Coggin SOS is your chance to stay ahead of the curve. Imagine delivering greater value, attracting clients who genuinely care about their environmental impact, and building a reputation as a forward-thinking service provider.
We make the partnership process simple:
- Contact our team for an initial consultation
- We'll customise a partnership approach for your business
- Start offering enhanced services to your clients
- Watch your business grow as you deliver more value
Your clients need sustainable disposal options, and we have the recycling infrastructure you might not.
By integrating our furniture recycling service with your removals, you'll add a valuable offering that meets corporate ESG requirements while creating a new revenue stream for your business.
We've helped removal companies increase client retention by providing documented sustainability metrics that their customers actually value.
Let's discuss how to make this work for your specific client base.
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with us today and tell us more about your next project!
