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How to Dispose of the Old Furniture From Your Business

16th August 2018

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We’ve all faced the problem of how to dispose of large items of furniture once they have reached the end of their natural lifespan. However, it’s one thing to be faced with a single saggy sofa or slightly tatty table but what can you do if you’re a business with fifty tables and two hundred chairs to get rid of?

Well, you can relax: we’ve put together four fantastic ways to dispose of your unwanted business furniture items (and none of them involves throwing them out of the back of a van under the cover of darkness to slowly decompose by the roadside). Better yet you can even make a little money &/or good karma from it too!

1) Call in the experts

The most obvious answer is to simply bite the bullet and call in a professional waste disposal or recycling company to come and take them off your hands. Even assuming you have the means to transport them all to your local council recycling centre it’s highly likely that the council will charge you a not inconsiderable sum to dispose or recycle them – faced with all the hassle of doing it yourself, you might well opt to turn the whole thing over to a local firm who can step in and take it all away without further bother. Check out local listings or the internet to find out the firms in your area and compare costs before signing on the dotted line.

2) Sell it

Online auction and sales websites, such as eBay or Gumtree have now made it possible to offload a number of goods which previously would have been condemned to rot away for decades in a landfill site. This is a great idea if your items are in reasonable to good condition and you have the time to spare. The benefits are obvious in that you can recoup a little of your original outlay and have the pleasure of knowing that your furniture is getting a second lease of life. That said, not many businesses think of picking up second-hand furniture on eBay or Gumtree so getting rid of dozens of tables and chairs or sofas might prove tricky.

3) Donate it

Charities that rely on public donations, such as the British Heart Foundation or Salvation Army, are always delighted to be offered good quality items of furniture. The bonus here is that not only are giving something back to the community but they will often be pleased to pick up the items for no charge.  Once again though the emphasis is on good quality – while charities are always on the lookout for decent donations use your own judgement as to whether that ratty old sofa is fit for resale or recycling. We recommend a great website called https://www.freecycle.org/

4) Repurpose it

“Upcycling” has seen a growing popularity for the last couple of decades, with people being happy to repurpose old items to take on bold new roles. Chairs, tables and even sofas can be repainted, reupholstered and rejuvenated for follow-on sales. There are many businesses across the UK who are more than happy to clear your premises of unwanted items (some for no charge) with an eye toward giving it a fresh lease of life. This is a great idea even if your items aren’t in ‘showroom new’ condition – a host of sins can be concealed by a smart new coat of paint or varnish in the hands of experts.

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