{"id":3215,"date":"2019-03-01T10:26:47","date_gmt":"2019-03-01T17:26:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.storewithneighbor.com\/storage-blog\/?p=3215"},"modified":"2024-01-29T17:52:23","modified_gmt":"2024-01-30T00:52:23","slug":"free-moving-boxes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/free-moving-boxes\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Places to Find Free Moving Boxes [2023]"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

There are plenty of expenses associated with moving, including moving services<\/a> or renting a storage unit<\/a> (plus they’re all especially painful when you’re saving money for a new home<\/a>). Cardboard moving boxes shouldn’t be one of those!<\/p>\n

There are plenty of places to find affordable moving supplies, so let’s get started with Neighbor’s 2023 list of top 7 places to get free moving boxes<\/strong>!<\/p>\n

1. Classifieds websites (Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, OfferUp or Letgo)<\/em><\/h2>\n

Craigslist, the “original” classifieds website, likely has the biggest free section of any website. However, other classifieds competitors, such as Facebook Marketplace, OfferUp and Letgo, have also become valuable resources.<\/p>\n

Head to the “free” section of these websites or mobile apps and search for “moving boxes”, “free boxes” or “cardboard boxes”. If you can’t find many options there, look in the “for sale” sections for people selling boxes for cheap (like $1).<\/p>\n

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Pro Tip: From my experience you will have the best of luck finding boxes at the beginning of the week, just after everyone else has completed their moves the previous weekend.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

In addition to looking for people who have already listed their free boxes, take the time to also post that you are looking<\/em> for free moving boxes.<\/p>\n

\"OfferUP\"<\/p>\n

2. Neighbors, friends and family<\/h2>\n

As our company name suggests, we’re all in favor of sharing with neighbors! And as our #2 best place to find free moving boxes, there’s a good chance you can find what you’re looking for.<\/p>\n

Whether you ask friends down the street or nearby family members, chances are someone either recently moved or is still holding on to cardboard boxes they aren’t using. Take the opportunity to introduce yourself to a new move-in, spark a conversation with that second-cousin who lives down the street who you never talk to, or tell your family how much you love them before asking for a favor.<\/p>\n

3. Local stores<\/span><\/h2>\n

Retailers regularly receive shipments and will often have plenty of cardboard boxes for moving or storage. While local businesses are typically more open to providing you with their extra boxes, anything from big box stores to local grocery stores are free game when it comes to finding free boxes. Check nearby locations of the following stores:<\/p>\n