Moving stinks – it does. It is never fun. It stinks even more when you have to actually pay for boxes. To avoid paying for boxes next time, there are a number of places you can go to find them. Check out the list below for some ideas.
1. Large retailers: Many big-box stores will have a surplus of cardboard boxes that they are happy to give away for free. Contact your local store manager and ask if you can take some off their hands.
2. Office supply stores: Places like Staples and Office Depot often sell cardboard boxes in their shipping department. You can usually find a good selection of sizes to choose from.
3. Liquor stores: Wine and liquor stores typically have a lot of cardboard boxes on hand, since they receive shipments of bottles regularly. Bottle boxes are great for transporting vases, glasses and more!
4. Grocery stores: Supermarkets receive deliveries of food and other items several times a week, so they usually have plenty of empty cardboard boxes to give away. Ask at the customer service desk or back room if you can take some off their hands.
5. Recycling centers: Your local recycling center is a great place to find cardboard boxes for free. Drop by and see if they have any that you can take for your move. They usually have stacks of them!
6. Craigslist: Believe it or not, you can often find free cardboard boxes on Craigslist. People who have just moved often list their empty boxes in the free section. This is usually one of the best places to find free boxes!
7. Freecycle: This online community is devoted to giving and receiving free items. You may be able to find some free cardboard boxes here if someone in your area has them to give away.
8. U-Haul Box Exchange: U-Haul has a program called the Box Exchange, where people can list unused moving boxes that they have for sale or trade. You may be able to find some good deals here on gently used boxes.
9. Friends and family: If you know someone who recently moved, they may have some cardboard boxes that they would be willing to give you. Ask around and see if anyone has any to spare before buying new ones. Facebook is another great place to try – just ask on y0ur page and in local groups!
10. Local businesses: Many businesses receive shipments of merchandise and other items in cardboard boxes. Ask if they have any that you could take off their hands.
11. Used bookstores: Bookstores often get shipments of books in cardboard boxes, so they may have some to give away once they unpack them. Stop by your local store and ask if they have any empty boxes.
12. Apartment complexes: If you live in an apartment complex, check with the management office to see if they have any empty cardboard boxes that you can take. They may have received a recent shipment of furniture or appliances that came in boxes. They may also have leftover boxes from people who have just moved in.
13. Kindergartens and schools: Schools often get deliveries of supplies and other materials in cardboard boxes. Ask the office staff if they have any that you could take for your move.
14. Hospitals and clinics: These facilities receive regular shipments of medical supplies and other items in cardboard boxes. Ask at the front desk if they have any that you can take for your move.
15. Storage units: If you know someone who rents a storage unit, they may have some empty cardboard boxes that they would be willing to give you. Check with them before buying new ones.
These are just a few of the best places to find free cardboard boxes for your move. With a little effort, you should be able to acquire all the boxes you need without spending a dime. Good luck!
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