moving - where can i get boxes? (Arlington: Home Depot, shops)

[browns47]

When I moved from Ohio we were able to get lots of boxes from grocery stores, big box stores, and so on.

Do you guys think we can do that for our move from Arlington to Alexandra?

We are looking for free options first!

Thanks!

[kevinm]

Home Depot has boxes you can purchase. They have various sizes and cheap.

[snoie]

I got the majority of our moving boxes off craigslist and freecycle. People list them for free typically - I posted a wanted ad as well.

[Jon_In_NOVA]

The best boxes we used, when we moved this summer was Apple boxes we got from our local Giant.

We would stop in once a week or so usually when food shopping and pick up what they had. After the 2nd or 3rd visit they kept us a seperate stock pile. They were the best boxes we used, even better then the ones you can buy. They are sturdy and come with a top, that can be used as another box for non breakables.

Bubble wrap however.....we did shell out some $$ for many large rolls of that, and used all but a half a roll.

[CSD610]

Originally Posted by browns47

When I moved from Ohio we were able to get lots of boxes from grocery stores, big box stores, and so on.

Do you guys think we can do that for our move from Arlington to Alexandra?

We are looking for free options first!

Thanks!

Contact your local grocery store and ask them if you can have their Egg Boxes. They are sturdy, good size for packing and have handles.

[yamota]

I bet Costco has a crap load of empty boxes they don't know what to do with

[South Jersey Styx]

Liquor stores. Especially for books and fragile items. Plus they're attractive.

Some stores have large dumpsters in the back for cardboard. You could ask if you can peruse and get some. It's great for item specific boxes -- for example, long boxes from florists, flat boxes for pictures and paintings from framing shops, boxes with lids from STAPLES or other office supply stores, etc.

Good luck!

[browns47]

Thanks all!

Last time we moved we got some free egg boxes from Kroger....they were AMAZING. Sturdy, double thick, and had handles.

[hilsmom]

my house? we just put a BUNCH of Home Depot boxes in our attic from our move at the end of last summer.

Keep it in mind if you find yourself short.

[scott0482]

I will also recommend going to the Liquor stores and asking.
Office buildings often have large cardboard recycling dumpsters behind them too. Tons of paper boxes and computer boxes can be had from those.