How to Get Rid of & Recycle Old Office Furniture

We all enjoy buying new furniture or devices to improve our workspace, but it’s also important we dispose of old, unwanted office furniture responsibly.

If you have plans to liven up your office space with a new desk, chair, or impressive storage solution, we have all the information you need to get rid of your old stuff.

You have several choices when it comes to getting rid of your old office furniture; you can take it to the tip, sell it online or donate it to charity. We discuss all your options in more detail in this article.

Can I take old office furniture to the tip or recycle?

If you don’t feel your furniture is in good enough condition to give to someone else, you can take it to your local recycling centre. This is a good option if you have a few things you want to shift. However, you won’t be able to take a large amount of old office furniture down to the recycling centre because most of them don’t take commercial waste.

If you’re looking to recycle desks, chairs and equipment from a commercial building, it’s worth exploring other options.

There are companies and charities that help dispose of commercial furniture, like the Debra, the British Heart Foundation and Over2Hills.

Can I donate my old office furniture to charity?

There are independent recycling projects that are willing to take on your old office furniture and sell them on, with all profits going straight back into the charity. There are national charities, including the Emmaus, Sue Ryder and the British Heart Foundation who all offer to come and collect your furniture, but there is no guarantee they will have space and availability.

Many local projects exist too, so get in touch with your local council to find out more details.

If you do plan on donating old desks, chairs and other furniture to charity, you need to check if each one carries a fire label. Charities will not accept donations without a fire label securely attached.

Can I sell my old office furniture?

You can get rid of old office chairs, desks and other furniture by selling it, but only in good, usable condition. It’s worth considering selling old office furniture to small businesses that might benefit from them the most. This is also better for the environment, so ask around before turning to the tip.

If you’re struggling to get in touch with businesses that might want your old office furniture, you can try using resale websites such as eBay, Facebook Marketplace, and Gumtree. This will help you source potential buyers in the local area.

While this can take more time and effort than taking it to a recycling centre or having it collected, it’s a good way of making a little extra cash while being responsible.

How to sell old office furniture online

If you’re interested in selling your old office furniture online, we have put together some quick tips to help you see the best results.

1. Make sure all your photos are clear with good lighting
2. Give the furniture a clean before you take any photos
3. Provide details about the furniture (this should include any damage, scuffs or marks)
4. Say if the furniture will be dismantled or whole
5. Include delivery information
6. Consider selling in bulk as well as individually to attract a wider audience
7. List your old furniture for a fair price

Professional office furniture removal

Your final option when it comes to getting rid of old office chairs and desks is to have it removed by professionals. This is probably the easiest and most efficient way to move on old furniture. Hiring a team means you can sit back knowing your furniture will be collected and disposed of responsibly.

If you’re looking to buy some new furniture to replace what is being disposed of, Furniture At Work has an impressive collection of desks, chairs, storage solutions and more, available to buy individually or in bulk. Find a new style or theme for your office space on our website.