Facebook Community Groups
Local Facebook groups often announce free stuff giveaways in your community.
you’re able to also visit Facebook Marketplace to look for moving boxes.
Use the “Only Show Free Listings"option to see if there are any free boxes near you.
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OfferUp
OfferUp is a selling app that offers free listings in addition to regular buy-and-sell listings.
Search for “boxes” on the app, and you’ll get results for your local area.
Freecycle
Check Freecycle to see if free moving boxes are available in your area.
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You never know what might belying around someone’s garage.
Craigslist
Craigslist is an excellent resource for finding free moving boxes.
Use Craigslist’s “Free” section to see if anyone is giving away free moving boxes.
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Post in the “Wanted” section that you want free moving boxes.
Many people giving away their moving boxes will look here before posting in another section.
you’ve got the option to also use the Craigslist search box to find free moving boxes.
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Local Stores and Retailers
Local stores are great resources for finding free moving boxes.
Many will be very glad to get rid of the boxes they have.
Shipment boxes are usually clean, sturdy boxes.
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They can also be easily broken down, collected, reassembled, and reinforced with tape.
Go in and chat with the person working at the front desk.
Check your neighborhood and open your eyes and ears to see who’s just moved in.
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They probably have a garage packed with free moving boxes that are yours for the taking.
On this day, many boxes are heading into the dorms, but you never really see them leaving.
Recycling Centers
Where do people take their unwanted cardboard boxes?
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Usually to a recycling center.
Most boxes will be broken down, but some packing tape will fix these immediately.
While the schools frequently reuse as many boxes as possible, they still have boxes they don’t need.
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Don’t forget those community colleges and university offices, either.
Yard Sales
If you drive by a yard sale, be sure to stop by.
You’ll be much more likely to find empty boxes.
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Whatever you do, go at nonpeak hours.
Liquor boxes are designed to hold heavy bottles, so most are reinforced.
Contact your local bank branch or other banks in your neighborhood.
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Especially if they order from Amazon often.
peek if they’d be willing to give you anything ahead of your move.
The app allows you to post requests, including for free moving boxes.
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BuyNothing Project also maintains a list of local, private Facebook groups.
Pharmacies
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Pharmacies receive regular shipments of goods in sturdy, medium-sized boxes.
Ask a store employee if any are available or if there is a good day to get boxes.
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Avoid produce boxes with stains, drips, moisture, insects, mold, and dirt.
Furniture and Appliance Stores
Furniture and appliance storeshave some of the largest boxes.
Walmart does not have a formal policy about giving customers free boxes for moving.
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However, you could call ahead to your local Walmart and inquire.
Cardboard boxes can be reusednumerous times if they’re in good shape and have not gotten wet.
Keep in mind that you will need packing tape as well to secure the boxes.
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If you need a lot of boxes, the total cost can add up quickly.
Moving boxes generally hold between 30 to 150 pounds depending on the box size.
In that case, you’d need several more boxes than you would if you had assistance.
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