6 Places To Get Free Moving Boxes
Most people look to cut costs when trying to plan a move. One terrific way to save some money is to collect free moving boxes in the months and weeks leading up to a relocation. Obtaining free boxes doesn't just help cut down on the money spent on boxes; it also makes it easy to pack boxes as soon as they’re collected. This can motivate people to pack quickly and not fall behind in planning. Here are six top ways to find free moving boxes for an upcoming move.
1. Family, Friends, and Colleagues
People who have recently moved often still have their boxes handy and, as they’ve recently unpacked, might be looking to unload some of the clutter and space necessary to store perfectly good boxes. Ask family, friends, and colleagues if they have any boxes they’re ready to part with.
2. Craigslist
Craigslist offers the ability to get numerous free items, boxes included. Visit the website’s free section and search for moving boxes, moving containers, and storage boxes. Try to search on a Monday or Tuesday, as people who have moved over the weekend typically list what they don’t want. However, don’t rule out checking on other days as well.
3. Grocery Stores
Grocery stores, both large and small, typically have numerous boxes of all shapes and sizes and are willing to give them away to people who coordinate with them on their shipment days. The number of boxes one can get is immeasurable since most stores get daily deliveries of different products over a few weeks. Speak to a manager and see if they’re able to make arrangements. Unloading boxes saves them the time and money associated with having workers break them up to discard them.
4. Liquor Stores
Liquor stores typically have excellent boxes for moving because they are sturdy by design since they were used to haul heavy glass bottles of liquid and need to withstand heavy weights and volume. Ask the local store what day they get shipments and unpack. Many are happy to give them away, especially if it saves them from breaking them up for recycling.
5. Moving Companies
Some movers offer gently used moving cartons at discount prices.This is an excellent option because movers usually have sturdy, durable boxes designed explicitly for moves, whereas other boxes might be OK but not ideal. So check with your household mover to see if they have any for purchase.
6. Other Options
These are just a handful of ways to get boxes. The options vary depending on what’s in the area. Check out Walmart, Barnes & Noble, Starbucks, and these other places.
Moving Made Easy
Packing is indisputably one of the most important aspects of a move. A word of caution before getting free boxes from anywhere – when getting boxes, especially used ones, make sure they’re still sturdy but not damaged. Boxes that are compromised may not adequately hold fragile belongings. Additionally, sturdy cartons are easier to stack on the truck.
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