After a move, most people are left with dozens or even hundreds of boxes they don’t know how to dispose of. Obviously, you are anxious to get rid of all that stuff that is only cluttering your beautiful new home, however, you should take the time to do it right and dispose of them in a useful and eco-friendly way instead of just throwing them in the garbage.
Here we give you some tips as to how to give moving boxes a good use after you don’t need them anymore:
1. Contact a box broker
In many cities, there are companies that specialize in buying and selling used moving boxes; find one near you and sell them all of yours.
2. List your boxes on BoxCycle
This is a service within the US. You access the website, list your boxes for sale, and the company will sell them for you. The service has great reviews, a clear sign of how well it works.
3. Post on Craigslist
This is another great place to list the boxes you want to get rid of, sell, exchange, or just give away, and it is free.
4. Use some of them as compost containers
This is a good option if you have an herb garden or beautiful yard at home and you are into organic gardening. You just have to ensure the boxes are protected from animals that could destroy them.
5. Contact a charity
Normally, libraries, community groups, and shelters need lots of boxes to move books, clothes, shoes, appliances, and food, among other things. You can find a lot of places to help with just a few phone calls.
6. Find local recycling programs
Almost every city has a place for recycling big quantities of cardboard material. In some cases you will have to take the boxes to the recycling center yourself, but that is not a big inconvenience. Make sure you find out details like how many boxes they will take, sizes, and if you have to flatten them before delivery.
Seattle moving companies can help you find the different recycling, reusing, and disposing options in the area; maybe they will even offer to take your boxes to help you dispose of them. The important thing to remember is that when moving, cleaning up and disposing of materials in the right way is as important as packing, unpacking, and getting your home organized.
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