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Where to Get Free Boxes for Moving
Where to Get Free Boxes for Moving
Find Free Boxes.
Boxes can be used many times so don’t let one-time
used boxes go to the dump. Plus recycling is good for the environment! Free
boxes and packaging material can be found in a number of places:
- Apartment complexes have
people moving in and out all year long. Check local apartment complex
dumpsters to collect their used boxes. You might just find a treasure
chest of boxes of all shapes and sizes. All you need is some packaging
tape to make them usable.
- Check office buildings.
Companies are always getting new computers that come in sturdy boxes.
Printer paper bought in bulk often comes in lidded boxes that work well
for odd shaped items that don’t fit in a closed box. Businesses throw out
boxes daily.
- Check Grocery, Department,
and Liquor stores. Companies receive shipments daily, and usually throw
the boxes out.
- Browse sites like Craigslist,
and check in the “free” section for anyone offering their used boxes for
pick up.
- Ask friends, neighbors and
relatives to be on the lookout for boxes. They can collect them from their
offices. They may have new neighbors throwing out moving boxes. They may
have boxes stored in their garages, attics and basements just waiting to
be used.
- Forget boxes and use trash
bags for light items like blankets, pillows, towels, etc.
- Start saving! Break down
product boxes, and put them in storage for use in the future.