Once the last box is unpacked and everything has a place, you are left with a pile of cardboard and a decision to make:
- Get rid of them?
- Hold onto them?
- Keep some of them?
Why keep your used moving boxes?
It is tempting to clear them out the moment unpacking is done. You just moved. You want to be finished with the whole thing. That makes sense. But before you haul them to the curb, consider a few reasons to hold on to at least some of them:
- Future use: A good cardboard box shows up useful more often than you expect. Folded flat, a stack of them takes up very little room in a closet or garage.
- Ongoing storage: If you have items you are not ready to display but are not ready to part with either, those boxes still work fine in an attic, basement, garage, or a third-party storage unit.
- DIY and craft projects: Sturdy double-wall cardboard is a solid material for all kinds of projects, from a playhouse for kids to upcycled storage containers. Pinterest has no shortage of ideas if you want a starting point.
What are your options for getting rid of them?
If you do need to let the boxes go, throwing them in the trash is the one option worth skipping. There are better choices, both for the environment and your wallet:
- Recycling: Cardboard and paper products are accepted at most curbside recycling programs.
- Donating: Someone else is probably moving right now and would take them off your hands for free. Gently used boxes still have a lot of life in them.
- Selling: Some moving companies buy back used boxes after a job. There are also various online resources where you can list them and recover at least part of what you spent on packing supplies.
Still need to get your move done before any of this applies? Contact Brothers Easy Moving of Tampa for further information.
