Have an Eco-Friendly Move and Save Money Too!
Friday, July 31st, 2009Not only save the additional waste landfill, but usually valuable dollars for the environment in planning a move. Before you go out and buy boxes and packing materials, see what you can find on your own.
Start looking for boxes already sitting in your basement or attic. Go through your stuff and get rid of anything you have not used in the past year and recycle its downsizing in the container is stored before moving is probably one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself. Never miss that and you’ll have fewer boxes to unpack in your new home.
When it comes to moving containers, thinking outside the box. Bags and bags of plastic and moving large boxes can be filled to the brim. In fact, the bags are particularly effective when shipping large boxes or fragile items. Totes are stackable and easy to move.
Once you have exhausted all possibilities in the home, visit nearby liquor stores and supermarkets, furniture stores and electronics boxes may be happy to discard. Many times, businesses or storage containers used to sell moving boxes and packing materials add discounts.
When it comes to packaging, again, look what you have around the house. Blankets, towels and bedding should be packed anyway, so why not use these linens to protect your fragile items instead of expensive bubble wrap. Go to the local dollar store rolls of paper towel to wrap glasses of wine or China. The paper towels can be folded and reused in their new home.
There are a number of companies can easily find on the Internet, moving rental reusable bags at very reasonable prices. Most of the containers and pick them up when you are ready to deliver. Usually charge per box, per week. Other companies will send you a recycling kit that includes moving boxes, packing paper, markers and tape. Just tell them how many rooms you are moving and will send an appropriate amount of supplies.
If you are hiring a driver, be sure to get at least three estimates and call well in advance. It will save a ton of money renting out your own line of trucks and some helpers. This also requires the organization to advance and obtain a commitment from your friends. Rewarding hard work with a good dinner, even if only in order, and very cold bevies.