How to Sell Surplus Office Furniture (and Get Paid Instead of Paying for Clearance)
What Businesses Get the Best Results
Companies that benefit most from our buyback model usually fit one of these categories:
- Relocations or closures with 50+ workstations
- Refurbishments where current furniture no longer fits the new design
- Facilities or fit-out firms managing multiple sites or client offices
- Corporate sustainability teams seeking measurable waste and carbon reduction data
If your company has bulk furniture to clear, our team can tell you instantly what it’s worth.
Most Businesses Overpay for Office Clearances
When an office closes or relocates, most companies make the same mistake:
They call a clearance company first instead of a reuse specialist.
The result? Perfectly usable desks, chairs, and storage units are scrapped, and the business pays thousands in removal fees that could’ve been avoided.
At Coggin Sustainable Office Solutions (Coggin SOS), we flip that model on its head. We help you sell your surplus office furniture before it becomes waste — offsetting removal costs and putting real money back into your budget.
What “Selling” Surplus Furniture Actually Means
Selling surplus furniture isn’t about listing a few chairs on Facebook Marketplace. It’s a structured, managed process designed for businesses that need space cleared quickly and responsibly.
Here’s how it works:
- Assessment & Photos
You send us photos or an inventory list of your surplus items — desks, chairs, tables, storage, pods, or meeting furniture. - Buyback Valuation
We assess condition, brand, and demand to calculate the buyback value. Premium brands like Herman Miller, Orangebox, and Steelcase often retain strong resale value. - Offset & Clearance
That buyback value is used to discount your clearance costs, meaning you only pay for non-reusable or damaged items. - Reuse, Refurbish, Recycle
We either refurbish, resell, or recycle everything we collect — ensuring nothing ends up in landfill.
Why It Pays to Reuse Before You Dispose
Every office chair, desk, or table you keep in circulation cuts carbon emissions by up to 80% compared to buying new.
But beyond sustainability, the financial benefit is clear:
- You avoid disposal fees (often £150–£300 per load)
- You recover value from quality furniture
- You free up space faster and with minimal admin
Put simply — reuse pays.
What Businesses Get the Best Results
Companies that benefit most from our buyback model usually fit one of these categories:
- Relocations or closures with 50+ workstations
- Refurbishments where current furniture no longer fits the new design
- Facilities or fit-out firms managing multiple sites or client offices
- Corporate sustainability teams seeking measurable waste and carbon reduction data
If your company has bulk furniture to clear, our team can tell you instantly what it’s worth.
Examples of Typical Buyback Values
| Item Type | Typical Buyback Value | Clearance Cost Offset |
|---|---|---|
| Task Chairs (Good condition) | £5–£25 each | Up to 30% cost offset |
| Desks (Modern, cable-managed) | £5–£10 each | Up to 20% cost offset |
| Storage Units | £10–£15 each | Up to 10% cost offset |
Every project is unique — but the principle is the same: the better your furniture, the less your clearance costs.
The Common-Sense Way to Clear Offices
Our mission is simple: stop businesses paying for “waste removal” when what they actually have is valuable, reusable furniture.
We operate UK-wide, providing full-service clearances, valuations, and reporting for compliance and sustainability. Whether it’s 20 desks or 2,000, Coggin SOS helps you turn surplus into savings.
Book Your Free Furniture Valuation
Before you book a clearance, get a free buyback estimate.
We’ll show how much your furniture is worth and how much you could save on removal costs.
👉 Request your free valuation today
Because in the circular economy,
waste is just value in the wrong place.
