![]() If you’ve never had to carry a bag of dog food any distance, we envy you. As always, make sure you call ahead for permission, and to make sure the grocery store doesn’t break down their boxes before you get there! Getting boxes that haven’t been broken down saves time, money, and tape. Some food scents can encourage bugs to try and find their way in, so we suggest sticking with boxes that were used for frozen, canned or dry goods. Make sure they are dry, and check what kind of food they contained. Now, you’ll want to be picky about the boxes you secure from grocery stores. Your local grocer, be it a Mom & Pop shop or a big name like Walmart, gets shipments of food every week. You can also check out forums on your community’s profile to see if anyone near you just finished a move and has some boxes you can come pick up! Grocery Stores Other places online where you can find free boxes? Craigslist, OfferUp, LetGo and other similar apps and websites all have “free” sections where you can search for heavy duty moving boxes and other packing supplies.Īnother option is making a “wanted” post in your local community Facebook group! Many counties, towns, and even cul de sacs have Facebook groups that allow neighbors to get to know one another, post questions and exchange free items. You can search for anything in your community, or post a “wanted” ad for things you need– and yes, people often post their moving boxes after they’ve finished unpacking. is an awesome app and website that is solely dedicated to giving away stuff for free. There are plenty of places online to find free boxes. U-Haul is one of the top suppliers of moving boxes in the country, and even they have gotten into the box recycling game! When you go on U-Haul’s Customer Connect Box Exchange hub, you can enter your location and a keyword, like “moving boxes.” And voila! You’ll see listings from people who’ve just moved and are looking to get rid of their boxes. U-Haul Customer Connect | U-Haul Box Exchange We’re betting you’ll get an answer or two. So send an email (with permission, of course), asking your coworkers if anyone’s moved recently and has some boxes they can’t wait to get rid of. Of course, this is also another opportunity to ask even more people if they have boxes lying around at home. Be sure to let your office manager or administrative team know when you’re on the lookout, so they can set aside boxes from weekly shipments, instead of breaking them down for recycling. The boxes that carry those heavy papers are super high quality, and almost always have handles and lids, making them perfect for moving. ![]() ![]() If you work in an office (especially at a newspaper or other publisher), you know that shipments of office supplies, especially reams of paper, are a regular occurrence. Run out of family and friends? Time to turn to your workplace. You might get all you need from this alone! The Office So before you do anything else, give your friends a call, hit up that group text, or even send out a blast on your Facebook wall to let people know you’re in the market for boxes. Plus, plenty of people have a box or two lying around from their latest Amazon or Bed Bath & Beyond purchases. This one might seem obvious, but so many people forget to start with the people closest to them! Chances are that amongst your family and friends, at least one or two folks have moved recently, and may not have gotten rid of their boxes. U-Haul Customer Connect | U-Haul Box Exchange.
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