After a big move, you’re often left with stacks of empty boxes taking up space in your new home. Instead of tossing them out, consider eco-friendly, practical, and creative ways to repurpose, recycle, or donate them.
Here’s what you can do with all those moving boxes after your move:
1. Recycle the Boxes
If your boxes are damaged, wet, or too worn out to reuse, the best option is to recycle them.
✔ Break them down and check with your local recycling center for drop-off locations.
✔ Some waste management services pick up cardboard for recycling—check their guidelines.
✔ Many cities have cardboard-specific recycling bins at grocery stores or warehouses.
2. Give Them Away
If your boxes are still in good condition, consider giving them to someone who needs them:
✔ List them for free on Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, or Freecycle.
✔ Donate to a local charity, shelter, or school—they often need boxes for storage.
✔ Offer them to friends or neighbors who are moving soon.
3. Reuse for Home Organization & Storage
✔ Store seasonal decorations, holiday lights, and wrapping paper.
✔ Use them in closets, garages, and attics for organizing old clothes, books, or keepsakes.
✔ Cut and shape them into drawer dividers or shelf organizers.
4. Save Them for Future Use
If you plan to move again or ship items, keep a few boxes in storage.
✔ Flatten and store them in a dry space (garage, attic, or closet).
✔ Keep packing materials like bubble wrap and packing paper for reuse.
5. Get Creative with DIY Projects
✔ Playhouse for Kids – Stack and decorate boxes for an easy DIY fort or castle.
✔ Pet Beds & Hideouts – Cats and small pets love playing in boxes!
✔ DIY Cat Scratcher – Layer cardboard pieces and glue them together for a budget-friendly scratching pad. 🐾
✔ Arts & Crafts – Let kids decorate and use them for craft projects.
6. Use for Gardening & Composting
✔ Cardboard makes an excellent weed barrier for garden beds.
✔ Tear into pieces and add to compost—it breaks down naturally!
✔ Line raised beds with cardboard before adding soil for weed prevention.
7. Offer to Local Businesses
✔ Small businesses, moving companies, and storage facilities may reuse sturdy boxes.
✔ Grocery stores, bookstores, and retailers sometimes accept used boxes for restocking.
Instead of letting boxes pile up, find sustainable and practical ways to repurpose them. Whether you recycle, donate, or reuse them for home projects, every box can be put to good use!
Got extra boxes? Give them a second life today!
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