You can get moving boxes from a variety of sources, both for purchase and for free: Places to buy moving boxes:
- Retail stores like Home Depot, Lowe’s, Walmart, and IKEA offer moving boxes at reasonable prices. IKEA is noted for good value, especially for medium-large boxes
- Online sellers like Karton.eu provide sturdy moving boxes with fast delivery
- Specialty moving supply stores and storage facilities such as Shurgard sell packing supplies and boxes
- U-Haul and similar moving companies sell boxes and packing materials, sometimes at competitive prices compared to hardware stores
Places to find free or cheap moving boxes:
- Ask friends, family, neighbors, or coworkers if they have boxes from recent moves or deliveries
- Collect boxes from your own incoming deliveries over time
- Use online community platforms like Facebook Marketplace, Freecycle Network, BuyNothing Project, OfferUp, and Nextdoor to find free or low-cost boxes from people nearby
- Check with local businesses such as liquor stores, grocery stores, pharmacies, coffee shops, and bookstores, which often have sturdy boxes they are willing to give away
- Visit recycling centers or participate in box exchange programs like U-Haul Customer Connect
- Look for boxes at yard sales, libraries, schools, apartment complexes, and banks as these places frequently receive shipments in durable boxes
By combining these options, you can find moving boxes that fit your budget and needs, whether you prefer to buy new or get them for free. Always inspect used boxes to ensure they are clean and undamaged before use
