Packing your belongings is an essential part of any home move preparation. It can make the day easier by ensuring everything is packed and ready to go on a moving van.
You will likely purchase several packing materials to aid you in the packing process. However, this won’t mean you won’t be thinking about what to do with them after the move. When you move, you will need dozens of cardboard boxes to pack your belongings. There are many things you can do when you’re done with your cardboard boxes, including:
Ask Your Removal Company to Collect Them
Suppose you hire a professional packing company or buy your packing materials from house relocation in Auckland directly. In that case, they will likely collect any cardboard boxes and cartons you need after the move. Make sure you double-check that your removal company offers this service. Once the boxes are flattened, they will be ready for collection. You may find that your removal company will take the boxes with them on unpacking.
Recycle them Yourself
You can recycle cardboard boxes. Any boxes that aren’t reusable should be recycled, regardless of whether they’re ripped or damaged. You might be able to drop off the cardboard boxes at your local recycling centre, depending on where you moved them. They can be broken down and placed in your home or community recycling bin for the next few weeks. It would help if you did not put them in a general waste container.
Give them Away
You will likely find it easy to throw away your cardboard boxes after moving day. You can always give your boxes away to family members or friends who are moving soon. You could also post the boxes on social media and a second-hand site. Someone in your area may be willing to pick them up.
It’s worth reaching out to your local charities as well. If your cardboard boxes are in good condition and of a reasonable size they will be greatly appreciated. When they are transporting or organizing donations, or moving items for fundraising events for instance, free boxes can be very useful.
Use Them as Storage Solutions
Many homeowners don’t unpack all their belongings properly on moving day. You may find that you need your cardboard boxes longer than you think. Your cardboard boxes can still be useful storage solutions. They’re great for everything, from shoes to toys. You can probably make long-term storage of some cardboard boxes if you have a garage or loft.
Have Fun with Them
You can almost guarantee that your children will love to have some cardboard boxes around to play with if you have them. You might find them using their imaginations to make the boxes more interesting and fun before you finish unpacking. You might want to keep a few boxes for arts and crafts projects. Simply flatten them and place them where you don’t mind until you use them.