Assess What You Have
Start by inventorying all furniture in your current space — desks, chairs, conference tables, cubicle systems, filing cabinets, and common area furniture. Assess the condition of each item: like-new, good, fair, or poor. This assessment determines whether items should be sold, donated, or disposed of.
Option 1: Furniture Liquidation (Sell It)
Office furniture liquidation involves selling your used furniture to a dealer or directly to other businesses. High-quality items from brands like Herman Miller, Steelcase, and Haworth retain significant resale value. Liquidation companies typically handle removal, which saves you disposal costs. In Houston, several dealers specialize in commercial office furniture buyback. Be realistic about value: furniture more than 5-7 years old, heavily worn pieces, or non-name-brand items typically have minimal resale value. Donation or disposal is often the more practical path for older inventory.
Option 2: Donation
Donating office furniture to nonprofits or schools can provide a tax deduction while keeping usable items out of landfills. Organizations like Habitat for Humanity ReStore, Goodwill, and local churches often accept office furniture donations. Many will even pick up larger items. Get a donation receipt for your tax records.
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For furniture that can't be sold or donated, responsible disposal is important. At Corporate Relocators, we handle furniture decommission and disposal as part of our moving services. We separate recyclable materials (metal, wood) from landfill waste. Bulk disposal through a commercial waste service is typically more cost-effective than dumpster rental.
Timing Your Liquidation
Start the liquidation process 6-8 weeks before your move. Furniture dealers need time to assess, price, and schedule pickup. If you're donating, nonprofits may have limited pickup availability. Coordinate with your moving company so that liquidation, donation, and the move itself happen in the right sequence.
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