Moving boxes

Submitted by InteractionOwn4759 t3_114kvcj in springfieldMO

Need moving boxes. Every store I’ve called (price cutter, brown derby, Hyvee) says they don’t give them away. Anyone got the inside scoop or some boxes for sale?

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kernelpanic789 t1_j8wmzmq wrote

Lowe's and Menards and Home Depot but they're expensive...

U-Haul is a LOT cheaper.

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The_E_Trifecta t1_j8wx85a wrote

2 Chicks and a Head Shop in Ozark (near Lamberts). We literally give them away. I think I've got 3 or 4 right now with more expected today and throughout next week.

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PM_YOUR_PUPPERS t1_j8x058y wrote

Dollar General typically has a bunch of them outside So provided they've not been rained on you can get a s*** ton of boxes for free. You might ask the associate inside and just be really polite and clean up after yourself.

My last move I did this exact thing and got 98% of my boxes for free there.

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DarthRiko t1_j8x5gl4 wrote

WalMart def gives them away. You might run into a different policy store-to-store, but it's a lot about timing. I know when I was a supervisor there, I was giving customers tips on which boxes were strong or weak or could stack safely.

By the way, it's the boxes that laundry detergent come in. Those can be packed with the heaviest stuff and still stack a mile high. Perfect for dishes or glassware.

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Ballyhoo-45 t1_j8wmxzp wrote

Try a smaller grocery stores like Harter House, Asian grocery store, etc. The larger ones can be required to recycle them. I found some this month at Apple Market for my move in Ozark.

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Trixxxxxi t1_j8x4e52 wrote

I've never been denied boxes when going in person and asking rando worker. If they have them they are more than ok with giving them away.

The trick is to also walk around as they're stocking and grab them then. Don't expect them to go look for boxes for you. Try this at Lowes.

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sagebox18 t1_j8wyjiz wrote

Brown Derby and other liquor stores give them away. They’re great for packing glasses/ dishes because some have dividers.

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Any_League_1831 t1_j8wnk32 wrote

Walmart, they are pretty cheap and you can buy them through the app

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banjomin t1_j8x5kxk wrote

Last time I moved I checked Craigslist for moving boxes. Picked up a bunch for free from someone who’d just finished moving.

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QueenTeal t1_j8x8unu wrote

Walmart will give you free boxes.

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ElkOk7978 t1_j8xts7k wrote

Honestly post something on a Facebook buy and sell group. There have to be people out there with a shit ton of boxes who have left them in their garage.

Edit: I live in Tulsa and this is how we get rid of our boxes every time we move. People eat this up.

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psylosyren t1_j8yqklq wrote

Mama Jeans will hold boxes for you.

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pc-21-3 t1_j8xb2mt wrote

Walmart saves them, just ask a manager

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HeDoesnt3venGoHere t1_j8xsw92 wrote

I just buy them. Having them all the same siveand sturdy helps with moving and packing. Walmart and Menards has them. They even have dividers for glasses if needed.

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FitEnvironment8529 t1_j8yqx9g wrote

You could go to literally any mom-and-pop restaurant and they'll let you have them. The employees would be grateful they don't have to take out boxes.

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N7Manofkent t1_j8wlvni wrote

lowes has moving boxes to buy

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scoop_booty t1_j8wq4d5 wrote

Petco has great boxes. They are collapsible and recyclable. They are printed with Return to Petco on them. We asked what day they stoked shelves, which I think at the time was a Wednesday, and we came back on that day and they gave us plenty.

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Crvknight t1_j8wvixx wrote

Sometimes I can get some good boxes from the post office.

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Super-Preparation878 t1_j8wwdhb wrote

Walmart at like 10 when they’re stocking shelves never had anyone tell me no when I’ve asked just walk around with an empty cart and go to each section usually it’s the bigger ones too.

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Dbol504 t1_j8xb39y wrote

Uhaul is super cheap and it's easy to return the ones you don't use

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Reasonable_Garage318 t1_j8xdwz8 wrote

I would check fb marketplace. That's where I've always gotten them.

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VendettaPC t1_j8xut3o wrote

I usually get free boxes from liquor stores. Good for moving books and dishes.

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Salt-Description-387 t1_j8xvjm9 wrote

Go to Staples. Used to work there and people would ask for any empty paper boxes. They’re pretty robust and take up a decent amount of baler space, so I was always happy to get rid of them.

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bananas-in-Missouri t1_j8y1fq1 wrote

Banana boxes are great for heavy moving items too. I've used them to store Halloween and Christmas decorations in before.

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420shaken t1_j8y5a4v wrote

In SGF, once the box is in the dumpster or recycling and unless the gate surrounding the dumpster is locked, it is fair game. Also, go to the recycling center at Battlefield and Lone Pine. People taking boxes there like crazy.

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gohomechal t1_j8yr6p3 wrote

Ask local restaurants

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SeaCardiologist9666 t1_j8zknkq wrote

Asian World Mart on S. Campbell had mountains of them outside and just inside the entry when I was there on Monday.

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OG_Illusion t1_j8zse7c wrote

You could try your local McDonald’s and see if they’d break down the French fry boxes and hold them. When I worked as a manager I’d do that. We’d just stack them nicely in the back with a sign.

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i-mdirtydan t1_j8zuz0b wrote

I went to the liquor store for most of my moving boxes and they were basically dying to get rid of them. I made a few trips with as many boxes as my car could carry. This helped while loading and unloading our pod because I could actually help my husband lifting these sized boxes. Granted, I did do this when I moved into Springfield from out of town so I am unsure if local liquor stores would do the same.

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Bad-Roommate-2020 t1_j90xc4e wrote

Auto parts stores. They get gazillions of boxes and normally just break them down and throw them out.

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BiggestBaddestWolve t1_j911412 wrote

I just moved in and unpacked a bunch. I’ve got great boxes. Just need to be assembled. DM me. Free. Will be throwing in dumpster by Saturday night.

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KTfl1 t1_j914d2m wrote

As someone who has moved twice recently, having boxes of different sizes makes the move a little more difficult. If it's a local move, where you can make multiple trips, not that big of a deal. If your going long distance, common size boxes will be much more secure.

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Sally_twodicks t1_j918qnw wrote

Mama Jean's keep ALL their boxes from truck at the front of the store so customers can use them for groceries or whatever. Totally free to take. They're right by the entrance.

*used to work there

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Edrod00 t1_j92cowt wrote

Auto parts stores usually have copious amounts of boxes usually

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Glittering-Bake-2589 t1_j945xc0 wrote

Walgreens. My wife works at Walgreens and when we moved she brought home a ton of boxes

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AngryWaffle2000 t1_j949oyb wrote

Mcdonalds! People would come in and ask if we had any empty boxes. We always had plenty to give away. They don't care!

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tantancancan69 t1_j98qnuw wrote

If you have any friends in the restaurant industry that work in the kitchen, find out when they're getting their food order and to not break the boxes. I swear these are some of the best moving boxes.

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