Getting rid of office waste and disposing of unwanted furniture
If you’re going ahead with an office move, then you’ll possibly be getting rid of some unwanted waste – be sure to dispose of it with expert advice
Perhaps the most cathartic part of organising an office move is the inevitable de-junking that the whole office can get involved with. Enjoying the feeling of out with the old and in with the new gets everybody energised for the office move and looking forward to fresh beginnings, but in all the excitement, make sure you get expert help!
Waste disposal professionals will be able to get rid of your waste in accordance with legal regulations. When tipping out items you no longer need, it is important to adhere to the Control of Pollution Act (1989) and it is possible to contact companies certificated in this law.
If you are getting rid of confidential waste such as documentation, sensitive material and data, some disposal specialists will issue a certificate to mark that it has been safely destroyed. Printers and computer parts can be recycled with companies offering collection and disposal in accordance to the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Regulations (2006) which came into effect in July 2007.
Another arrangement to make is the disposal of office furniture that you may not wish to take on to your new office. There are organisations such as Green Works, which operates as a social enterprise and charity, offering to divert used furniture to other charities, community groups and small businesses. So you can do something good with your unwanted office furnishings!
