Moving Boxes and Moving Supplies

Moving Day Boxes Recycling Information Moving Boxes from Moving Day Boxes are both recyclable and biodegradable. Similar to most paperboard products, moving boxes are made from trees wood pulp, often called cellulose. Corrugated material is easily recycled, but before you put your used boxes by the curb to be recycled, consider using your moving boxes at home. Your moving boxes can be flattened and used to make a gardening bed.

Simply place the flattened moving boxes over your grass or a weedy patch and water the moving boxes thoroughly. Then place mulch or other organic matter on top of the wet flattened boxes. The mulch should be three to four inches thick. The moving boxes and mulch will starve the grass and weeds of sunlight and prevent them from growing. The boxes will also decompose over time and act as a foundation for your new planting bed.

Peek under the mulch from time to time to see if the boxes are fully decomposed. If they are, simply plant any perennial, shrub or tree in your new bed. If the moving boxes are not fully decomposed, consider planting a shallow-rooting plant. Replacing your lawn with a plant bed or tree is more earth friendly because most plants require little water or fertilizer compared to grass. Ask your local nursery about drought-tolerant, native plants for your new bed. For more information on recycling corrugated products or to find a corrugated recycling center visit the Corrugated Packaging Alliance.

Moving Tips Moving Boxes and Packing Tip #1 : Packing Clothes Start by packing your clothing that is out of season. For example if you are moving in summer. Pack up you winter clothes, boots, winter sporting equipment, etc.This will give you a sense of accomplishment. A common mistake made when packing clothing is to pack in the largest moving box possible. This is a problem because once that moving box is filled it is heavy and very difficult to lift. Also if you are carry a large box in front of your face, you can't see where you are going. Consider packing many small boxes that have a manageable weight versus a few mammoth and heavy boxes. Moving Day Boxes suggest that you pack folding clothes in our Medium Moving Boxes or Large Moving Boxes . For gowns, ski suits or anything you don't want to fold we suggest a Wardrobe Moving Boxes.

Moving Boxes and Packing Tip #2: Apply the 80/20 Rule Le't face it you wear your favorite 20% of your clothes 80% of the time. If you use this 80/20 mindset to look at your closets. You can do a great job of packing the 80% of the clothes that you wear only 20% of the time. That way you can continue to wear the clothes you need as you start packing.

Moving Boxes and Packing Tip #3: The One Year Rule & What To Toss Apply the One Year Rule. If you have used an item in one year or more, consider donating it, if you can't bring yourself to donate it, pack these items first.

Moving Boxes and Packing Tip #4: Packing Up the Kitchen A month before your move start using up dry and canned goods. This will save you money at the grocery store and since many movers charge by weight this will save you money on your move as well. During your last week of packing, consider using paper plates and recyclable plastic utensils and cups. This will enable you to pack all of your glassware and china. Important point about packing glassware and china. Always use packing paper not newspaper. Newspaper can bleed ink on your valuables that can be impossible to get off. After you have thoroughly wrapped your kitchen up and protected them with packing paper. Place these items in kitchen moving boxes. They are especially strong double-walled boxes designed to withstand the toughest of environments.

Moving Boxes and Packing Tip #5: Packing Your Bed and Mattress Pack all mattresses and box springs in a mattress cover. Moving Day Boxes only uses mattress covers that have a vent in them. Vents are important because they allow the mattress to breathe during the move or storage period. Otherwise your mattress can have strong odor when unpacked. Another reason that mattress bags are both mover's trucks and rental trucks are notoriously dirty. Because of mattresses heavy but awkward nature people typically heave the mattress on the truck then drag it over to where it needs to go.