Simplifying Furniture Disposal: Why Recycling is the Smarter Choice

Ida Gorecka • December 17, 2024

As a facilities manager, you probably have several spaces filled with office chairs, desks, and storage units that nobody wants but everyone expects you to manage. That furniture is doing more than gathering dust - it's eating into your budget, taking up valuable space, and complicating your sustainability reporting. At Coggin SOS, we see this challenge in facilities across the UK every day.

Think about your current office furniture disposal process. You're probably:


  • Paying for valuable storage space to house unwanted furniture
  • Spending hours coordinating skips and disposal contractors
  • Struggling with environmental compliance documentation
  • Watching your disposal budget grow every quarter


Now imagine turning this entire situation around. Professional office furniture recycling doesn't just solve your disposal challenges - it transforms them into opportunities for your facilities team to deliver real value back to your organisation. Having helped facilities managers across the country, we understand what matters most. Contact us to learn more about making this work for your facility.

A Better Way to Handle Used Office Furniture

Think beyond the immediate disposal needs. Every furniture clearance project is an opportunity to optimise your facility's operations. Professional furniture recycling transforms these routine challenges into advantages. 


At Coggin SOS, we look at every piece of second-hand office furniture that comes our way as an opportunity. First, we see what we can professionally refurbish and put right back into use. For anything that's truly reached the end of its first life, we break it down right here at our facility to reduce waste. And we mean business when it comes to our zero-landfill policy - absolutely nothing ends up there, with every component being recycled appropriately.


When you can clear spaces quickly and efficiently, you also gain the flexibility to respond to changing workplace needs. That means faster turnaround on office moves, more efficient space utilisation, and the ability to support your team's agile working initiatives effectively.


Professional furniture recycling makes this possible. Better still, many items can be refurbished and put back into the circular economy. 

Office Clearance: Reclaiming Valuable Space

That storage room you're using for second-hand office chairs? It could be turned into a meeting space or a productive work area. Professional recycling services collect furniture when you need it gone, meaning no more temporary storage and no more operational headaches.


Many facilities managers we work with are amazed at how much usable space they recover once they stop using their facility as a furniture warehouse. One storage room might not seem like much, but multiply that across several locations or departments, and suddenly you're looking at significant square footage that could be put to better use.


Want to reclaim your space? Get in touch and let’s have a discussion about your office furniture recycling needs.

Sustainability

Professional furniture recycling provides all the documentation you need, and with ESG requirements becoming more stringent, this matters more than ever.


With mounting pressure from stakeholders, as a facilities manager, you need solid data to demonstrate your environmental impact. That's why at Coggin SOS we provide every project with a detailed savings certificate that quantifies both cost and carbon savings. It's exactly the kind of documentation that impresses sustainability teams and helps win over clients who are asking about green credentials. And with our zero-landfill guarantee, you can confidently report 100% diversion rates - no questions asked.

Strategic Office Furniture Recycling: Your Best Solution

The demands on facilities managers continue to evolve - but your furniture disposal strategy shouldn't be keeping you up at night. Between managing storage costs, coordinating contractors, and compiling sustainability reports, furniture disposal can feel like a full-time job in itself. But there's a smarter way forward. Whether you're looking to reclaim valuable space, strengthen your sustainability metrics, or simply find a more efficient way to handle office clearances, professional furniture recycling transforms these everyday challenges into measurable wins for your facility. 


Curious to see what your storage spaces could become and get numbers that will impress both your finance and sustainability teams? Get in touch with us today and find out.

Reworking Workspaces: How Refurbished and Resized Office Desks Save Money and the Planet

By Ida Gorecka • June 2, 2025
Our approach to workspace design is evolving as organisations recognise the enormous waste and environmental impact of the traditional "buy new, dispose later" furniture cycle. Every year, organisations across the UK retire thousands of perfectly usable office desks-not because they’re damaged, but due to layout changes, branding updates, or relocations. These desks often end up in landfills , despite being made from valuable materials that require large amounts of energy and resources to produce. This disposable mentality is costing your business money AND damaging the planet by wasting valuable resources. But what if there was a solution that saved you money while reducing your carbon footprint ? By choosing refurbished and resized office desks, you can make smarter, more sustainable choices that help reduce waste , cut costs , and create premium-quality offices - all without the lengthy lead times that accompany new furniture purchases. If you've never considered refurbished desks before, you're in the right place to learn why they should be your obvious choice for your next project. But even if you have, keep reading for valuable insights into how refurbished and resized desks can improve sustainability initiatives, maximise cost savings, and support long-term business goals. Curious to see what’s available? Browse our current inventory of high-quality refurbished desks-updated daily and ready for fast delivery.

Finding the Balance: Quality Seating Without the Environmental Cost

By Ida Gorecka • May 25, 2025
Did you know that the average office worker spends around 1,700 hours a year sitting in their chair? That's a staggering 70% of your working life spent in a single piece of furniture. Yet many organisations overlook the importance of quality seating, either settling for cheap chairs that quickly deteriorate or spending a fortune on brand new premium options. Refurbished office chairs offer the perfect balance of comfort , quality , and sustainability that today's offices need. At Coggin SOS, we've helped hundreds of organisations discover that you don't need to compromise on quality to make environmentally conscious choices. In fact, opting for refurbished office chairs can provide high-quality seating at up to 80% less than the cost of buying new. In this article, we’ll explore why refurbished office chairs aren’t just a good option-they're often the smarter one. From environmental impact that can tick off your ESG targets to ergonomic design and cost savings, this is your guide to finding the perfect seat. Our warehouse is stocked with top-brand refurbished chairs - ready to deliver in days, not weeks. Get in touch to check availability.

Closing the Loop: How Office Furniture Can Drive the Circular Economy Forward

By Ida Gorecka • May 19, 2025
Ever thought about how your office furniture connects to sustainability ? Probably not. But perhaps you should. The circular economy isn't some distant concept only relevant to manufacturing giants or packaging companies. It's a practical model that directly impacts how you furnish, update, and clear your office. At its heart, the circular economy challenges you to keep materials in use. It's your chance to reject the standard "buy, use, discard" approach that has dominated the industry for decades. It's your opportunity to turn office furniture from a recurring cost into a lasting asset. At Coggin SOS, we partner with organisations like yours across the UK, helping you transition to a circular furnishing model: refurbishing , reusing , and responsibly recycling your office furniture. Our mission is straightforward: help you make your furniture last longer, cost less, and waste nothing. Explore our wide range of refurbished office furniture in our inventory . You'll find quality, sustainability, and value, all waiting for you in one place.