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This study examines the environmental consequences of office moves in India between 2015 and 2024, intending to measure the solid waste generated during these migrations. Using statistics from prominent real estate consultancies—CBRE, Cushman & Wakefield, and Colliers—and applying comparative waste generation coefficients, an estimated 12.5 million tonnes of waste were generated across major cities. These wastes are primarily furniture and fixtures, e-waste, and C&D waste, with furniture itself making up over half the volume. Within the total, approximately 20–25% of waste was diverted away from landfills through recycling and reuse, especially in urban centers with proper waste management infrastructure. Recycled items generally comprise metals, plastics, and e-waste elements, whereas reused materials comprise office furniture, partitions, and module systems. Even with these activities, an estimated almost 9 million tonnes of waste have been thought to have ended up in landfills or handled in informal networks, furthering the strain on the environment. Such findings emphasize the necessity of formal waste management policies, green office transition requirements, and business implementation of circular economy principles to minimize the environmental impact involved in large-scale office relocations.
Keywords: Office Relocation Waste, Circular Economy, Commercial Real Estate, India Office Market, Material Recovery.
