What to do with Moving Boxes after You Unpack

The Chicago moving company has moved you into your new home, you are unpacked, and now it is time to get rid of all of those moving boxes, but what do you do with them?

Well, you definitely don’t want to give them to the garbage man to throw into a landfill. This is not too friendly to the environment. So here are some ways you can get rid of them and keep a clear conscience:

#1 Go to Craigslist and post that you have moving boxes you want to sell, exchange, or give away.

#2 Boxcycle.com is also a great place to sell your boxes.

#3 Most people decide to use their moving boxes as compost. Cardboard breaks down well, making this an ideal compost material.

#4 You can always call a charity and see if they need boxes. Food pantries can also use boxes because they load them with food items for needy families.

#5 Cardboard can also be recycled, so you may want to take the boxes to a recycling center.

New City Moving sells moving boxes when you need them and the above are different ways in which you can get rid of them when you’re done. Some people do like to keep a few around for storage, so you can consider that as well. No matter what you decide, you can simply give them away or you can make a little bit of money off of them. Just know you can’t charge a lot because they are used. Nevertheless, reusing the boxes is much healthier for the environment and you’ll feel good about your decision.

In the end, you are doing yourself and the earth a really big favor.

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