Whether it is due to office moves, renovations, or downsizing, many businesses find themselves with furniture they no longer require. Luckily, various Adelaide office furniture removals methods exist for disposing of unwanted office furniture.
One way to dispose of old office furniture without losing value is to sell it to used furniture shops.
Take Inventory
Inventorying furniture, supplies and equipment prior to your commercial move is an essential first step. Doing this will enable you to determine what items should come with you to your new workplace as well as which must go. Please make a list of pieces that must be removed professionally by office furniture removal companies so they can prepare these pieces ahead of time.
Once your employees can choose what furniture they want, reach out to used furniture shops for the remainder. Most will buy and transport it at an agreed-upon price; update your inventory list during this stage to compare with reseller lists during negotiations.
Be sure to include any oversized or hazardous materials that need to be discarded. At the same time, any items handled by professional movers must be clearly labelled with their department, office floor or location when moving day arrives. It ensures they will be correctly placed upon arriving at their new destination.
Donate
Office furniture can be expensive and time-consuming to use effectively, so many companies opt to donate their unwanted pieces rather than throw them out – this helps reduce waste while supporting sustainable practices that benefit local communities and the environment.
Donated items are typically repurposed and sold to other businesses or organisations in the community, including schools and charities, often at an increased value. Donations also provide tax advantages to companies making donations.
Donating office furniture may seem daunting, but it can be done more easily than expected. Hiring professional Adelaide office furniture removals services to manage this task can save your company both time and money while being much safer than trying to carry heavy pieces yourself – lifting heavy pieces could strain muscles or cause injury!
Liquidate
Liquidation of office furniture can be an ideal way for businesses to clear out space due to relocation, business transformation or expansion. Liquidating allows companies to sell unwanted pieces and invest in more functional pieces.
A thorough inventory must be completed before meeting with a furniture liquidation company. It allows them to discuss accurately with resellers, recyclers and donation organisations.
Businesses selling furniture piecemeal often find themselves with unsaleable leftovers that require disposal (which incurs extra costs). It is certainly not ideal when trying to maximise returns from office surpluses – secondhand office furniture markets can be unpredictable, and throwing it out as trash wastes it all! It is wiser to work with professional office furniture liquidators for optimal returns.
Sell
Selling office furniture that has seen better days can be an excellent way to dispose of it without spending money on landfills and recycling facilities and generate cash for new items for your business needs.
Start by conducting an inventory of everything you have and wish to keep. Take note of everything, such as desks, chairs, cubicles, tables and cabinets. Assign one person (for smaller companies) or multiple people on each floor responsible for collecting information for recording purposes.
Recycle
After long-term use, office furniture begins to wear out. For example, chairs that are used eight hours a day, five days a week, often become stained or the upholstery rips and frays. Rather than throwing them away, you can save money and be environmentally friendly by having the chair reupholstered.
Moreover, office furniture contains a number of materials, including cloth, plastic, and metal, that may have value for a recycling centre. To find out how much your office furniture is worth, start by making a detailed inventory and have one person in charge of collecting the information.