Any hook ups for free boxes (for moving)??

[TimG]

Subject says it all, looking for a bunch of free boxes (broken down already, but I can do that too) for an upcoming move. Anybody know of a good source/method/etc for such a thing?

Cheers!

[akr71]

grocery and liquor stores are a good start

[sleepyjamie]

Superstore bakery

[TimG]

Superstore bakery eh, they're good for grain buckets AND boxes, ha

Thanks

[CorneliusAlphonse]

yeah LC will give you their empty wine/spirit boxes after they load the shelves. some may be more willing than others...

[fever31]

Hello...If you call Tantallon superstore and ask for the night crew manager after 11 PM and ask him to save some boxes and you will pick up before the store opens they will usually do it for you...Ask for paper or creral boxes...Otherwise we compact all cardboard right away and recycle it...Also banana boxes are great and very strong with handles if you talk to produce...JF

[Jayme]

Me - give me a rough idea of sizes/quantity and I'll ask receiving here at work to save me a bunch.

[Jayme]

yeah LC will give you their empty wine/spirit boxes after they load the shelves. some may be more willing than others...

Interestingly enough, current NSLC corporate policy is that they are not allowed to give away boxes (my Dad is an employee). However, some stores don't seem to give a shit and give them away anyhow haha.

[Maritimer]

NSLC Agricola sell them for 25 cents each (for charity)

[CorneliusAlphonse]

yeah LC will give you their empty wine/spirit boxes after they load the shelves. some may be more willing than others...

Interestingly enough, current NSLC corporate policy is that they are not allowed to give away boxes (my Dad is an employee). However, some stores don't seem to give a shit and give them away anyhow haha.

interesting - i've gotten boxes from about 5 different locations over last 2 years, and the only time i've ever been given trouble is when they didnt have many, they wanted to keep some for customers who were getting more than a couple bottles.

[gm-]

I gave up looking for free boxes, although it can be done, you will usually only get few boxes at each place (at least here in SJ). I ended up going to a self storage place and buying 20 good big boxes for $20.

[jeffsmith]

I gave up looking for free boxes, although it can be done, you will usually only get few boxes at each place (at least here in SJ). I ended up going to a self storage place and buying 20 good big boxes for $20.

I did the same when we moved from Edmonton to Amherst.

[LeafMan66_67]

From HRM Freecycle ...
OFFER: moving boxes packing paper

Thu Feb 7, 2013 12:50 pm (PST) .

Posted by:"damourwriting" damourwriting

Assorted moving boxes and packing paper, free to first person to come for it. Located in Bedford, NSCall Donna 453-5393

[TimG]

Thanks Leaf, I'll give a call tomorrow after work and see what happens..

[Jayme]

I've got about half a dozen for in the car right now, should hopefully get more tomorrow.

[TimG]

Sweet! I might be in town this evening so I'll drop in (if you're around).

[Jayme]

Yup once I eventually get home from work, I'll be home for the night.