You might pay a little more to rent reusable plastic moving crates or bins, but advantages could outweigh the price difference.

Whether you’re relocating across town or across the country, you’ll need moving boxes. You need to know how many, what kind, what size, and perhaps most crucially, where the heck you’re going to obtain them before you can even get started.

Renting reusable moving bins may be a quicker and less stressful path to collecting enough cardboard packing boxes, but they come at a premium price compared to buying or finding free cardboard boxes, so keep that in mind if you’re trying to cut costs.

Although cost is important, time and ease of use should also be taken into account when deciding between cardboard and plastic boxes. When compared to renting plastic boxes, buying or finding cardboard boxes, assembling them before packing, and then dealing with the empty boxes after unloading are all more work than they’re worth.

Learn why plastic crates may be a better option than cardboard boxes when relocating, and whether or not you should rent them. Find out what dimensions your load needs by reading up on how to calculate the right size moving vehicle.

Renting Reusable Moving Bins

Renting reusable moving crates is easy; just specify the number and dimensions you need, and they’ll be sent right to your door by Blue Dolly Movers or the company of your choice. You are responsible for packing, transporting, and emptying the boxes before the rental company collects them at your new location.

A typical rental period is one to two weeks, though most providers will allow you to retain the boxes for longer as long as you continue to pay.

You should expect to receive a wheeled dolly from Blue Dolly Movers and the majority of other retailers. Rolling big or awkward boxes across flat surfaces, such as books, records, or heavy kitchen items, can be made easier with the help of these carts, which are intended to accommodate the plastic crates you hired.

Moving labels and zip ties are two examples of useful extras that certain businesses may include.

Check to make sure the company serves your moving locations before committing to a contract, as most plastic moving box rental companies only cover select metropolitan areas. For Blue Dolly Movers Service Area, click here. All Zipcodes and areas we service are listed.

Why should I use reusable plastic moving crates instead of cardboard boxes?

Reusable moving boxes have many advantages and should be used wherever possible.

They are incredibly convenient. Nothing needs to be put together, taped together, broken down, or recycled. Avoid letting lifeless cardboard boxes take up space in your basement, attic, or garage. After you have unpacked all of your belongings into your new home, the moving company will arrive and take the plastic moving boxes away. They can be stacked with ease, whether empty or not.

Reusable moving bins are simple to use and lock. The top locking feature on most plastic moving boxes also makes tape unnecessary. Plastic boxes are more durable than their cardboard counterparts and can withstand moisture, heat, cold, and even rodents.

No waste, no garbage, no hassle. Reusable moving boxes are preferred due to environmental considerations. At Blue Dolly Movers we are happy to say that we’ve supplied numerous reuses for our recycled-plastic crates and boxes. Cardboard boxes can only be used a handful of times before being thrown away or repurposed. You can also save on single-use packaging tape by using plastic containers.

Where do plastic reusable moving boxes fall short, exactly?

Plastic boxes have a few drawbacks while being practical and long-lasting.

They are pricier. Plastic moving boxes are more expensive than cardboard moving boxes. If you can’t find boxes for free, renting plastic crates of the same size can cost you $3 to $6 each box, whereas cardboard boxes are only approximately $2 each.

Limited bin sizes. The basic standard box size is 27 inches by 17 inches by 12 inches, so packing up irregularly shaped objects may be difficult, however some firms allow you to mix and match plastic moving box sizes. There are a few places to get plastic crates of uncommon sizes (like wardrobe sizes) such as Rentacrate, Denver’s Moving Boxes, and Lend a Box.

Time constraints. When dealing with plastic containers, time is of the essence as well. By the time the truck comes to collect the boxes, you should have packed, moved, and unpacked everything. (Procrastinators who need a push to finish unpacking might benefit from it, though.)

If you come up short, expect to pay more. Extra boxes beyond what was originally bought will likely incur a shipping fee in addition to the cost of the boxes themselves.

They are in short supply. The scarcity of available plastic moving crate rentals is the major drawback. If you happen to be in a sizable city, you may have several possibilities. However, many areas of the country are still excluded.

What is the going rate for renting plastic moving boxes?

Plastic boxes can be rented for $3 to $6 apiece depending on the company you use, while large, new cardboard boxes can be purchased for approximately $2 each (or cheaper in volume).

The more plastic boxes you rent, the cheaper each box will be (except at U-Haul). The weekly rental fee for twenty boxes could be anything from $4 to $6, but for orders of 100 or more, the cost per box drops to as little as $2 or $3.

How long can I keep the reusable moving bins?

The standard rental period for plastic moving boxes is one week, with additional fees for prolonged stays depending on the company you choose. But for others, it’s a minimum of two weeks to get started. You can normally retain the containers for as long as you choose, provided that you continue to make payments.

How to Rent Reusable Moving Bins from Blue Dolly Movers

You can contact Blue Dolly Movers for a quote regarding our Blue Bins Rental Service, Dolley Rentals, and Service Areas. For frequently asked questions and further information regarding our services please click here.