Start Clearance Planning Early
One of the most common mistakes in office relocations is treating scrap clearance as a last-minute task. In reality, furniture, IT equipment and fit-out material clearance should be planned alongside your moving timeline, not after it.
What To Inventory Before You Move
- Workstations, cubicles and desking systems being left behind
- Office chairs, storage cabinets and conference room furniture
- Retired desktops, monitors, printers and networking equipment
- Partition walls, false ceiling material and carpet tiles
- Signage, reception furniture and pantry equipment
Having this inventory ready lets your scrap partner allocate the right vehicle size and crew, rather than discovering the true scale of the job on move-out day.
Coordinate Building Access Early
Commercial buildings often require advance booking of service lifts and loading docks, along with security clearance for external crews. Share your building's access requirements with your scrap removal partner at least a week in advance to avoid delays.
Don't Forget Data Security
Before handing over old computers and servers, ensure your IT team has removed or securely wiped storage devices. This is a critical step that's easy to overlook amid the chaos of a relocation.
Get Documentation For Your Records
Ask your scrap removal partner for an acknowledgment of items collected — many organisations need this for internal asset-retirement or compliance records, particularly for IT equipment.