Moving can be a troublesome and expensive process. The last thing you will want to be frustrated over is hustling to find moving boxes and spending some more money on them. New extra-large moving boxes can cost around three to four USD dollars per piece. Imagine if you need tens of these. You would incur an additional 300 to 400 dollars to your expenses. As much as possible, you should save that money. Want to know the top six places to find free moving boxes, read on to find out more!
Offices
If you are currently working at an office, you may check your office for boxes. Offices tend to have paper and equipment being delivered. There might be a recycling room at your office that you have been oblivious to. Check with your supervisor or staff members!
Bookstores
Many flagship bookstores, as well as smaller, humble bookstores, should have many boxes for you. Given that books are heavy, you can be sure that the boxes are of sturdy quality that will not give way throughout your moving process.
Pharmacies
Pharmacies and drugstores receive regular shipments of medication. It is not uncommon to see large dumpsters at the rear of pharmacies stacked with flattened boxes. Go to your nearest pharmacy today to ask for boxes. If they are unavailable, you can consider asking the manager when the next shipment is coming, and you can time your visits to the pharmacy to collect your boxes.
Large Retailers and Grocery Stores
It is not surprising that large retailers such as Walmart and Target have a lot of cardboard boxes stashed away in the storeroom. With shipments of products daily, you can expect to find boxes in all shapes and sizes to suit your packing needs. Similarly, grocery stores also receive weekly shipping of large amounts of food items. Go down to your nearest grocery store and ask the manager if they have any free boxes appropriate for moving.
Facebook Marketplace
As a popular social media site, it is easy to connect with other people who have recently moved. To search for free boxes, just type “free boxes” on the Facebook Marketplace. By filtering the search by location, you can find free boxes near your place.
U-Haul Box Exchange
U-Haul Customer Connect Box Exchange allows you to connect with others who are looking to give away their boxes. To do so, you will need to search “free boxes” and your location. You will then be able to find people in your vicinity who are giving away moving boxes.
Once you have sufficient boxes to pack your items, if you are not confident with moving your cardboard boxes, consider Budd Van Lines’ moving service! Our drivers will handle your belongings with care. Furthermore, our ground-breaking Load It Once system will ensure your boxes are stored and moved carefully and efficiently. With our excellent moving service, you can be assured that your items will not be damaged throughout the moving process.