Decommissioning
GROWING ORGANIZATIONS ARE CONSTANTLY MANAGING CHANGE.
When times are tight, they downsize. When times are good, they expand. When their competitive environment shifts, there are mergers, acquisitions and office changes.
When styles grow stale, companies refurbish. For example, high panels for workstations are becoming obsolete. The current trend for workstations is low panels: increasing visibility, communication and collaboration among your team, while allowing more natural light to
your offices.

IT'S TIME TO DECOMMISSION
The time comes when office furniture must be “decommissioned,” or removed from service.
Clearing your workspace responsibly and efficiently requires a comprehensive plan. You need an organized, professional approach and an experienced team.
Decommissioning services can focus on responsibly and efficiently removing:
- Workstations
- Private office furniture
- Conference room furniture
- IT hardware and wiring
- Filing cabinets
- Furniture from reception areas
- Common area furniture
DEVELOPING A RESPONSIBLE DECOMMISSIONING PLAN
Decommissioning plans are comprehensive, leveraging four strategies:
- Reuse, including selling
- Recycling
- Repurposing, including donating
- Disposal
A responsible plan prioritizes the first three options: reusing, recycling and repurposing.
The fourth strategy – disposing of materials in landfill – is a last resort. Even where it is part of the plan, disposal can minimized with a dedicated investment in labour and separation.
Any or all of the strategies can be used to customize a plan that makes sense for your company’s priorities.
REDUCING YOUR CARBON FOOTPRINT – YOUR REPORT
A responsible decommissioning company will produce a report showing you how your items were diverted, giving the weights and percentages of total tonnage.


HOW DOES A RESPONSIBLE DECOMMISSIONING COMPANY SELECT THE RIGHT STRATEGIES?
There are many factors affecting which strategies to leverage, including:
- Timelines
- Budget
- Proximity to recycling facilities
- Quality of remaining furniture
- Client’s priorities
DEVELOPING THE PLAN
The plan begins with a comprehensive review of your existing facility – a detailed analysis of the quality and suitability of existing stock – to determine what can be salvaged.
The review will help you to decide what can be retained when moving or refurbishing your premises.
As your plan develops, environmental consciousness is paramount. Decommissioning is an opportunity to practice your company’s environmental mission.

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