Places to get free moving boxes

PROPERTY NEWS - Probably one of the most important things you will need to acquire when moving to a new house is boxes, and plenty of them. Boxes are handy to store all your smaller possessions and keep them safe while in transit between properties.

However, there are some ways to get boxes for free which can help cut moving costs. Below we have listed some great places where you can find free boxes.

Probably the easiest and most common way of getting free moving boxes for packing is from family and friends.

You will usually know someone who has moved recently who has some leftover boxes you can take off their hands. You may also know someone who has them stored away in their house who will be happy to let you borrow them.

Make sure to ask as many people or acquaintances as possible, they may also know of someone else who can assist.

As soon as you know you are moving, it is a good idea to save up your well-sized delivery boxes to be used in your move.

People often need smaller boxes for certain possessions, so even if the box is small, it is a good idea to save it because you never know how useful it could be or what you may need to pack in there.

Companies get loads of deliveries per month. Office supplies, furniture and some work necessities come in well-sized boxes, sometimes with lids. Normally companies would just end up recycling these boxes, so they are unlikely to mind if you want to take them off their hands for free.

Have a look around your office for any unused boxes that will not be missed or ask your reception and co-workers to save any boxes from deliveries for you. They make great free moving boxes.

Recycling centres sometimes give out boxes to people who call ahead and ask for them. Normally, they would flatten down any boxes they receive in preparation for them to be taken away and recycled.

However, most recycling centres are happy for people to come and collect them before this happens.

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Schools and universities often get deliveries in well-sized boxes. Think of all the school supplies, books, food and desks they might have to order throughout the year.

Usually, they would discard these boxes into recycling, so they would probably be happy to give them away instead. Ask schools or universities close to you if they have any spare boxes for you to take, or if they could keep any for you.

Grocery stores get most of their produce in boxes. They will have plenty of boxes lying around. Find a store manager or worker to ask if you can take any off their hands, or whether they would save any for you in the future. Liquor stores are also another great option to find boxes.

The best thing about liquor boxes is that they usually come with handles or lids.

You don't actually have to spend any time looking for boxes, because your removal company can supply them for you. See, movers are in the industry, and have loads of moving boxes on hand, at the best prices. It gets added to your bill, but it is by far the best and simplest way to get enough, sturdy, good quality, but cheap moving boxes.

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