During the week ending Friday 21 August 2026, London City Waste Clearance carried out an office furniture clearance in EC2R, in the City of London. The job involved removing old metal filing cabinets, metal cupboards and office pedestals from a lower basement.
The collection filled one vehicle load, with further items remaining. Our vehicle returned the following morning to collect the rest of the metal pedestals and cabinets.
Collection at a glance
- Items: metal filing cabinets, metal cupboards and office pedestals.
- Location: a lower basement in EC2R, City of London.
- Access: a lift connecting the basement with the loading bay.
- Timing: a 5am start to work around other building users.
- Visits: one full vehicle load, followed by a return the next morning for the remaining items.
A 5am start to work around building users
The job started at 5am to avoid the busier period when people on site would be using the lift and hallways.
Our vehicle parked in the loading bay, which was connected to the lower basement by a lift. This provided the route for moving the furniture from the storage area to the vehicle.
Moving cabinets from the basement to the loading bay
The team used a furniture skate—a wheeled platform—to move the cabinets along the hallways to the lift and through to the loading bay.
Access was an important part of this collection. The early start, loading bay and lift route allowed the team to organise the removal around the building’s shared spaces. After the first full load, the remaining cabinets and pedestals were collected on the return visit the next morning.
Planning an office furniture clearance in EC2R?
If you need filing cabinets, cupboards, desks or other office furniture removed, send a list of the items and approximate quantities, your collection postcode and clear photos where possible. Tell us which items must stay.
For a basement or upper-floor collection, include the floor, any stairs, the lift size or restrictions, the route through shared hallways and the available loading point. Let us know about building-manager permissions and permitted loading times before we agree the collection arrangements.
This job used a 5am start and a return visit the next morning. The right timing and number of visits for your clearance will depend on the agreed items and access. Tell us your preferred date and any time restrictions; availability must be confirmed before booking.
Our office clearance service in London covers agreed furniture and workplace waste. Collections are paid, and quotes are free. Call 020 3780 5575 or use the enquiry options on this page. If photos are not available, send a clear item list and quantities so we can agree the scope before confirming your quote.