How to Find Free Moving Boxes
Moving can get really expensive. To cut down on the costs, try to pick up some free moving boxes. Here are some places to look. Does this Spark an idea?
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Make friends with someone who has just moved. After a move, people try to get rid of all of the boxes that are cluttering their home. If you know someone at work, school or church who has just moved, ask if they have some extra boxes you can use.
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Haunt produce departments. Produce is shipped around the country in sturdy cardboard boxes. Normally, grocery stores just send the boxes off for recycling. Stop by the produce department and ask a worker what time of day they have empty boxes. Be willing to work around their schedule. Apple and potato boxes are best.
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Stop by a liquor store. Liquor is shipped in very sturdy boxes, because the bottles are heavy and fragile. These boxes are ideal for packing books and dishes. Just stop in and ask if you can have some empty boxes. The employees are usually more than willing to oblige you.
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Try offices. Large companies order computers and office supplies on a regular basis. Ask a friend who works at a large company to track down some empty boxes before they get sent to recycling. Large computer boxes are great for packing clothes and blankets, but you'll want to avoid packing them with heavy items.
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Tips & Warnings
Gather more boxes than you think you'll need. People always have more stuff than they realize.
