5 Things to Do with Moving Boxes After Your Move

There’s no better feeling than getting settled into your new place after a move. This is true whether you’ve moved across the street or all the way across the country. Being where you’re meant to be, with all of your things with you, on the verge of starting an exciting new life – it’s all good!

There’s only one question: what are you going to do with all of your moving boxes? A typical single family move can involve more than 100 boxes. They all need to go somewhere. Here are our top five suggestions for dealing with your moving boxes after the move:

1) Sell Them.

Good condition moving boxes are worth a few dollars. If your boxes are gently used and could serve another family well, consider listing them for sale on sites like Facebook Marketplace or Craigslist. You’ll want to observe sensible safety precautions, such as meeting any buyers in a public, neutral location rather than at your new home.

2) Give Them Away.

Remember how hard you had to work to find moving boxes? There may be other people in the same situation. Let people know you have free moving boxes available, and the odds are pretty good that someone will take them off of your hands. Again, sensible safety precautions are a must!

3) Build an Epic Box Fort.

Kids love playing in cardboard boxes. Why not get a little extra mileage out of your moving boxes by creating an epic cardboard box fort? You can craft a fairy tale castle, delight your kids with a Minecraft-style home, or indulge your inner architect with a one of a kind creation.

4) Recycle Them

Moving boxes are generally recyclable. Recycling is a free disposal option that helps the planet. Check with your new waste removal company ahead of time before bringing 100+ boxes to the curb: they may want to arrange a special pickup or there may be a community drop off point that welcomes larger quantities of cardboard boxes.

5) Create Astonishing Cardboard Art

Art makes the world a better place. Cardboard can be used in a number of creative ways. You can paint on it, draw on it, and create astonishing sculptures like this pet portrait. With 100 boxes to practice on, even an amateur artist can build some serious creative muscle!