Moving to a new home can be an exciting adventure, but it can also be stressful and expensive. That’s why it’s helpful to cut costs anywhere you can, which includes finding free boxes in good condition. Why pay for new boxes if you can get them for free in your local community? We’ve included 10 great places you can search for free moving boxes. So, start at the top and work your way down the list until you have enough boxes for your move – and happy packing!

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Key Takeaways

• Free moving boxes are available throughout your community if you know where to look. Start at the top of our list and work your way down until you have enough boxes for your move
• Once you’re finished unpacking at your new home, consider offering up your gently used boxes to someone else
• Online sites are a great way to not only find free items, but also to donate items you no longer need but still have life left.

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Where to Find Free Moving Boxes

Friends & Neighbours 

Do you know anyone who has recently moved? Check in with friends and family to see if they know anyone who would be willing to set boxes aside for you after their move. If you have plenty of time before your move, consider asking friends and family to look out for free boxes for you.

Tip: In addition to saving money, reusing moving boxes is a great way to help ensure fewer boxes are placed out for recycling before their lifespan is up.

Craigslist

Find your local Craigslist website and search under the Free section to see if anyone is giving away free moving boxes. You can also use the Wanted section to post that you’re looking for free moving boxes. Many people who are giving away their moving boxes will look here before posting in another section. Finally, you can also use the Craigslist search box to find free moving boxes.

Kijiji

Visit your local Kijiji website and search the Free Stuff section, which is categorized, to see if anyone is giving away free moving boxes. You can also use the Kijiji search box to find free moving boxes.

Freecycle

Find your local Freecycle website and search under the Offers section to see if anyone is giving away free moving boxes. You can also post under the Wanted section that you’re looking for free moving boxes.

Facebook Community Groups

Your local community likely has several Facebook groups available for you to join. This also includes “Buy Nothing” groups, where you can ask if anyone has moving boxes you can have or even just borrow.

Tip: You’ll have better luck finding free moving boxes on local community sites near the end of the weekend/beginning of the week, as most people tend to unpack or clean out old boxes during these times.

While you’re packing, consider setting aside items to donate to local online forums, giving back and preventing usable items from ending up in landfill.

U-Haul Box Exchange

To reduce waste, U-Haul helps its customers sell, give away or find boxes and moving supplies. You can search by keyword and location to connect with other customers looking to give away boxes and other moving supplies or to return the favour once your move is complete.

Grocery Stores

Check with your local grocery stores to see if they offer designated days for collecting boxes or if they can set aside specific-sized boxes for you.

Liquor Stores

The next time you’re making a purchase at your local liquor store(s), ask if they have certain days they put out boxes for customers to use or if they can set aside certain-sized boxes for you.

Retail Shops

Ask the managers/workers at your regular stores in strip plazas or malls if they have designated days for collecting boxes or if they can set aside specific-sized boxes for you.

Schools

Have your kids check with their teacher/principal to find out if the school allows deliveries on specific days and if they can set aside boxes for your move. You can also do the same with all local schools in your area.

Final Thoughts

So there you have it! 10 great places to find free moving boxes for your upcoming moves. Of course, there are many other places where you might be able to snag some freebies – keep your eyes peeled whenever you’re out and about in your community.

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