Moving expenses can get pricey. One of the best ways to save money while you’re moving is to find free moving boxes online and at public places in your community. Here are some places where you can get plenty of free moving boxes:
Craigslist
You should be able to find some free moving boxes on Craigslist. The best days to find moving boxes is on Sunday and Monday.
Liquor Stores
Boxes at liquor stores will be durable and sturdy. You may want to consider calling liquor stores in your area to see if they’ll save some boxes for you.
McDonald’s
The boxes that McDonald’s fries come in can be used for moving boxes. The fries are frozen in the box so that you won’t smell any odors. You’ll want to call in the morning and ask them to save some boxes for you.
Starbucks
Starbucks typically receives between one to two shipments every week. The boxes are perfect sizes to store your belongings. You’ll want to visit your local store on Friday since that’s when they receive their largest shipments.
Office Depot
You’ll want to visit your local Office Depot on Tuesday to receive boxes. Tuesday is their first freight day of the week, and they’ll have many boxes that you can have. You may want to consider asking them if you can have their boxes that contained printer or copier paper since those boxes come with lids.
PetSmart
The best days to visit PetSmart to get some free moving boxes is on Tuesday and Thursday. You’ll want to get there early in the morning before they get rid of them.
Petco
The best day to grab boxes is on Monday. You’ll want to be there early in the morning to get them.
Walgreens
Big shipments arrive at Walgreens every Tuesday. You can call or go to your local store to ask them to save some boxes for you. You’ll want to arrive at the store before noon.
Target
Target gets most of its shipments every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. You’ll want to call your local Target at noon on these days to ask them to save some boxes for you.
Walmart
Walmart has boxes available every day of the week. Walmart usually stocks shelves at night. If you can stay awake late, go to your local store and ask for some free boxes.
Schools
Schools get a lot of deliveries. You’ll want to contact a school in your area to ask them if they have any boxes that you can have. It’ll save them time to give them to you rather than breaking them down for recycling.
Final Words
If you aren’t able to find sturdy boxes at these places, you’ll probably have to buy them. You can buy moving boxes at Lowe’s, Home Depot, online or at a moving company.