{"id":6469,"date":"2024-01-11T06:50:00","date_gmt":"2024-01-11T10:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/?p=6469"},"modified":"2025-04-30T08:10:40","modified_gmt":"2025-04-30T12:10:40","slug":"what-to-do-with-packaging","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/what-to-do-with-packaging\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Do With Packing Materials After a Move"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"690\/445\" width=\"690\" height=\"445\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/packing-supplies.jpg\" alt=\"What to do with packaging supplies after moving\" class=\"wp-image-41651 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/packing-supplies.jpg 690w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/packing-supplies-300x193.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hl-block\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Highlights\">Highlights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Congratulations on your successful move! What\u2019s next on the agenda? Unpacking, of course.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>As you keep unpacking, various packing materials will keep building up and up\u2026 until you do something about it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Here\u2019s the big question: what should you do with your packing supplies after a move?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Luckily, you have great options for your post-move packing materials. Take a look below.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-table-of-content ultp-block-963505\"><div class=\"ultp-block-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-block-toc\"><div class=\"ultp-toc-header\"><div class=\"ultp-toc-heading\">Table of Contents<\/div><div class=\"ultp-collapsible-toggle  ultp-collapsible-right\"><a class=\"ultp-collapsible-text ultp-collapsible-open\" href=\"javascript:;\">[Open]<\/a><a class=\"ultp-collapsible-text ultp-collapsible-hide\" href=\"javascript:;\">[Close]<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ultp-block-toc-style1 ultp-block-toc-body\" style=\"display:block;\"><ul class=\"ultp-toc-lists\"><li><a href=\"#Highlights\">Highlights<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Option_:_KEEP_your_packing_supplies_after_the_move\">Option 1: KEEP your packing supplies after the move<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Moving_boxes\">Moving boxes<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Packing_paper\">Packing paper<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Bubble_wrap\">Bubble wrap\u00ae<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Packing_peanuts\">Packing peanuts<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Option_:_SELL_your_packing_materials_after_the_move\">Option 2: SELL your packing materials after the move<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Moving_boxes\">Moving boxes<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Packing_paper\">Packing paper<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Bubble_wrap\">Bubble wrap\u00ae<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Packing_peanuts\">Packing peanuts<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Option_:_GIVE_AWAY_your_packing_supplies\">Option 3: GIVE AWAY your packing supplies<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#GIVE_AWAY_packing_supplies_to_FRIENDS\">GIVE AWAY packing supplies to FRIENDS<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#GIVE_AWAY_packing_materials_through_CRAIGSLIST\">GIVE AWAY packing materials through CRAIGSLIST<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#GIVE_AWAY_packing_supplies_through_FREECYCLE\">GIVE AWAY packing supplies through FREECYCLE<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Option_:_RECYCLE_your_packaging_materials_after_the_move\">Option 4: RECYCLE your packaging materials after the move<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Professional_movers\">Professional movers<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Recycling_bins\">Recycling bins<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Recycling_centers\">Recycling centers<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As you keep <a href=\"\/move\/room-by-room-unpacking-checklist\/\">unpacking your things<\/a> after you\u2019ve moved into the new house or apartment, the packing materials will keep increasing in volume and may soon become an issue &#8211; another post-relocation problem you\u2019ll need to deal with in a timely manner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What to do with your moving materials after moving?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list ul_ol_padding\">\n<li>Should you keep them for your next house move?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Should you try to sell them as a way to get back some money from your initial investment?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Should you give them away to friends and strangers to help them reduce their moving costs and expenses?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Or should you just throw them away for recycling?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Read on to get more information about your viable options &#8211; 1) keep, 2) sell, 3) gift, or 4) recycle when it comes to your cardboard boxes, bubble wrap\u00ae, packing paper, and packing peanuts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, what to do with packing supplies after a move?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Option_:_KEEP_your_packing_supplies_after_the_move\">Option 1: KEEP your packing supplies after the move<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you happen to be wondering what to do with your packing materials after a move, it\u2019s useful to know that the first option is to just keep those packing supplies for future use. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In fact, it\u2019s the most logical thing to do as long as your boxes, packing paper, bubble wrap\u00ae, and packing peanuts have been preserved enough to be reused at a later stage &#8211; your next move, of course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The big question here is why should you sell, give away to friends, donate to charity, or throw away perfectly reusable packing supplies only to have to purchase new ones when the next house move comes around the corner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Moving_boxes\">Moving boxes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You should definitely keep most of the cardboard boxes that have survived the move fairly intact &#8211; flatten out and store the best containers (strongest and cleanest ones) in case you need to move house again in the foreseeable future. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, you can use the boxes to store some of the items you\u2019ve just unpacked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/get-boxes-for-moving\/\">Where to Get Free Moving Boxes: Complete Checklist<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Feel free to use some of the cardboard boxes that have barely survived the move in various DIY home projects such as floor and wall protection whenever needed and cardboard backings for framed art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, clean cardboard boxes can provide hours of fun for young children &#8211; cardboard costumes, playhouses, castles, forts, mazes, and even puppet theaters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cardboard boxes are also safe for animals to play with, so don\u2019t be quick to give them away or throw them away, but think about whether or not you can take advantage of their versatility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>KEEP MOVING BOXES <\/em><\/strong><em>for a future move, storage, home projects, fun, and entertainment for kids and pets.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/what-to-do-with-boxes-after-moving\/\">What to Do With Boxes After Moving: 20 Great Options<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Packing_paper\">Packing paper<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Consider keeping all the sheets of packing paper that have not been damaged or stained during the move. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After all, you\u2019re going to need plenty of wrapping paper the next time you get down to packing up your things for moving, so why should you throw away perfectly reusable packing paper?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A good way to store undamaged sheets of white wrapping paper is to place them inside clean plastic bags, seal them off well against dust, moisture, and bugs, and keep them inside one of your storage rooms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Slightly damaged packing paper is still great for covering floors, walls, and furniture during repair or renovation works, especially when you\u2019re painting a room. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, before you decide to recycle your packing paper after the move, consider your future needs and do what\u2019s best for you in terms of saving money from having to purchase that type of paper again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>KEEP PACKING PAPER <\/em><\/strong><em>for future packing needs, as well as for floor and wall protection during home renovation and repair projects.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/how-to-use-packing-paper-for-packing\/\">How to Use Packing Paper When Moving<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Bubble_wrap\">Bubble wrap\u00ae<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-27013\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"400\/400\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/bubble-wrap-fun.jpg\" alt=\"What to do with bubble wrap after moving\" class=\"wp-image-27013 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/bubble-wrap-fun.jpg 400w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/bubble-wrap-fun-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/bubble-wrap-fun-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/bubble-wrap-fun-125x125.jpg 125w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bubble wrap\u00ae can be perfect for numerous art projects, so don&#8217;t be quick to throw it away after the move.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Bubble wrap\u00ae is an extremely versatile packing material that you shouldn\u2019t just throw away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In fact, you should consider reusing it in many different ways so that it can pay off its initial investment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First of all, bubble wrap\u00ae is expensive so unless it is really damaged after you\u2019ve unpacked your fragile things, you should definitely keep the leftover plastic material for a future move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, bubble wrap\u00ae is an excellent insulator &#8211; you can use it to insulate your home (doors, windows, etc.) or insulate your delicate plants during the cold months of the year. When storing handbags, totes, and shoes (especially boots), you can place bubble wrap\u00ae inside them to prevent them from losing their shape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yet, the best thing about keeping most of your bubble wrap\u00ae sheets is the fun it can bring for small kids and adults alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you ever heard of bubble wrap\u00ae painting?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And what about popping away your stress when unpacking in the new home?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>KEEP BUBBLE WRAP\u00ae <\/em><\/strong><em>for future packing needs, home insulation, house and garden plants insulation, fun and entertainment, and of course &#8211; stress relief by popping the air bubbles.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bubble Wrap\u00ae is the registered trademark of Sealed Air Corporation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/how-to-pack-with-bubble-wrap\/\">How to Use Bubble Wrap for Packing<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Packing_peanuts\">Packing peanuts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve invested in packing peanuts &#8211; either starch-based ones (degradable) or polystyrene-based foam ones (non-degradable) to protect your fragile items during the move, then you won\u2019t be willing to recycle those peanuts right after the move is over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to storing them for your next house move &#8211; whenever that may be, you can use packing peanuts to form drainage systems in flower pot bases. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, Styrofoam peanuts can be used for different fun projects around the house &#8211; garlands for the Christmas tree, holiday wreaths, or other types of hanging decorations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, packing peanuts can provide hours of fun for small kids too &#8211; just make sure you supervise your children, for those packing pieces may present a <strong>choking hazard<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>KEEP PACKING PEANUTS <\/em><\/strong><em>for future packing needs, drainage systems for plants, various fun projects, hanging decorations, and undoubtedly, fun and entertainment for small children.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/visual-moving-house-checklist\/\">21 Things to Do After Moving Into a New House<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Option_:_SELL_your_packing_materials_after_the_move\">Option 2: SELL your packing materials after the move<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t plan to move again anytime soon, you don\u2019t have enough storage space to store the various packing supplies for future use or you just can\u2019t think of any good ways to repurpose them around the new house, then the next good option for you is to try to sell them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In fact, selling your used packing materials after moving makes a lot of sense because you\u2019d like to get back some of the money you paid for them when you were getting ready to start packing &#8211; unless you managed to get all your packing supplies for free, that is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Moving_boxes\">Moving boxes<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-27015\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"267\/400\" width=\"267\" height=\"400\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/man-floor-boxes.jpg\" alt=\"How to dispose of cardboard boxes\" class=\"wp-image-27015 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/man-floor-boxes.jpg 267w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/man-floor-boxes-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 267px) 100vw, 267px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">You may as well try to sell some of your cardboard boxes after the move.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>One of the best ways to get rid of boxes after moving house is to try to sell them to people who are looking for cheap moving boxes for their respective moves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, where to sell used moving boxes?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list ul_ol_padding\">\n<li> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boxcycle.com\/learn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>BoxCycle<\/strong><\/a> is a specialized website for anyone looking to sell or buy second-hand moving boxes for their packing needs. It\u2019s easy and free to list your boxes on BoxCycle as the website handles the sale details for you. You will be charged a small fee when the sale of your boxes goes through.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.craigslist.org\/about\/sites#US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Craigslist<\/strong><\/a> is the most popular website for selling and purchasing all types of packing supplies, especially used packing boxes. Make sure your cardboard boxes are gently used to have a good chance of selling them &#8211; the reason for this is that many people offer free moving boxes on Craigslist as well.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nextdoor.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>NextDoor<\/strong><\/a> is a popular app that gives you access to the social network of your new neighborhood. Sign up for free, find your neighborhood, and list your moving boxes there in the hope that some of your neighbors may be looking for cheap cardboard boxes at that particular moment of time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Packing_paper\">Packing paper<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In most cases, you\u2019ll find it really hard to sell used packing paper considering that it is not that expensive to buy it in the first place &#8211; a pack of 200 sheets of wrapping paper (brand-new) goes for around $10. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Still, if you have a pack or two of paper that you haven\u2019t used during the packing process, you can add them to the stack of packing supplies that you wish to sell after the move, with <strong>Craigslist<\/strong> being your best option for that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a rule of thumb, you\u2019ll be better off keeping your leftover packing paper, either for your future packing needs or for various home projects within your new residence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Bubble_wrap\">Bubble wrap\u00ae<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As mentioned above, bubble wrap\u00ae is extremely versatile and can be a very useful thing to have around the new house. Therefore, the smart thing to do when you\u2019ve finished unpacking is to hold on to your sheets of bubble wrap\u00ae to do something with them right away or store them for later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nevertheless, if you\u2019ve got too much bubble wrap\u00ae, especially any rolls that you never used when packing, then you can choose to get back some dollars from your investment. Again, you can sell your extra bubble wrap\u00ae on<strong> Craigslist<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Packing_peanuts\">Packing peanuts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re not recommended to try to sell the packing peanuts you\u2019ve just used to protect your breakables on the road. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They are not cheap and you are not likely to get good deals, so you should just keep them in a few cardboard boxes tucked away in your garage or basement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/how-much-does-it-cost-to-hire-packers\/\">How Much Does It Cost to Hire Packers?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Option_:_GIVE_AWAY_your_packing_supplies\">Option 3: GIVE AWAY your packing supplies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now you know what to do with your packing supplies after the move is done, at least when it comes to the options of keeping those packaging materials or selling them to get back some of the money you paid for them at the beginning of your preparations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But it\u2019s possible that you may want to just get rid of your boxes, paper, bubble wrap\u00ae and even packing peanuts simply because you\u2019ve reached the conclusion that either you won\u2019t need them anymore or you can\u2019t spare any space to store them for an indefinite period of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And the fastest way to get rid of your packing materials after the move is to just give them for free to people who need them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"GIVE_AWAY_packing_supplies_to_FRIENDS\">GIVE AWAY packing supplies to FRIENDS<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-27023\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"450\/299\" width=\"450\" height=\"299\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/packing-boxes.jpg\" alt=\"What to do with packing materials after a move\" class=\"wp-image-27023 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/packing-boxes.jpg 450w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/packing-boxes-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Some of your friends may be glad to have your unwanted packing supplies.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>When you wish to dispose of packing supplies after the move but those materials are perfectly ok to be used again, it\u2019s wrong to just throw them away for recycling. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In such cases, why don\u2019t you just give them to people who are looking for cheap or free packing materials at that very moment? Your first thought should be about your friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The easiest method of letting your pals know that you are in possession of good packing materials you wish to give away for free is to use the convenience of your favorite social network. Let\u2019s just assume that that is Facebook, ok?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just think about how much interest a post like <strong><em>Packing materials to give for free. Anyone?<\/em><\/strong> will generate among your Facebook friends. And taking into account the number of friends your Facebook friends have, soon enough you won\u2019t have any traces of boxes, bubble wrap\u00ae, or paper left to give.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"GIVE_AWAY_packing_materials_through_CRAIGSLIST\">GIVE AWAY packing materials through CRAIGSLIST<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know that the Craigslist website has a <strong>FREE<\/strong> section where all kinds of packing materials are offered for free? You probably do because you may have tried to get your hands on free packing supplies before you started the packing process in the old home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Head to Craigslist once more and create a listing for the packing materials you wish to get rid of. As long as that listing is in the free section, you\u2019ll soon have the unwanted cardboard boxes, bubble wrap\u00ae, and wrapping paper out of your new home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"GIVE_AWAY_packing_supplies_through_FREECYCLE\">GIVE AWAY packing supplies through FREECYCLE<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Helping other people in need is a praiseworthy thing to do with your packaging materials and moving supplies after the move. In addition to the Craigslist solution, you may choose to join the Freecycle Network to get rid of your unwanted packing materials even faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freecycle.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Freecycle<\/strong><\/a> is a non-profit organization with a clear mission: to keep usable items off city dumps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note that your registration at Freecycle won\u2019t cost you anything and all items on that website are offered completely for free. With more than 9 million users registered on the Freecycle Network, you can be sure that your excess packing supplies will find new owners soon after you\u2019ve listed them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>IMPORTANT<\/strong>: Unless you are familiar with the local rules and regulations governing curbside recycling, it can be a bad idea to leave your unwanted packing materials &#8211; especially cardboard boxes &#8211; on the curb to be picked up by whoever needs them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re unsure whether you are allowed to do it or not, then don\u2019t do it for the risk of getting fined for improper (illegal) recycling practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/reward-yourself-after-a-move\/\">How to Reward Yourself After a Move<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Option_:_RECYCLE_your_packaging_materials_after_the_move\">Option 4: RECYCLE your packaging materials after the move<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s face it: some of the packing materials may end up badly damaged after you\u2019re done with unpacking, so they will be too torn up stained, or worn out to be reused on the next move or repurposed around the home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And if that happens, then you won\u2019t even be able to give them away to people in need because those boxes and sheets of bubble wrap\u00ae or packing paper will not be good enough to survive another house move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And then, the only good option for you will be to recycle those damaged packing materials in an eco-friendly manner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Where to recycle packing materials?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Professional_movers\">Professional movers<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-27025\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"450\/300\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/recycle-moving-boxes.jpg\" alt=\"How to recycle moving boxes\" class=\"wp-image-27025 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/recycle-moving-boxes.jpg 450w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/recycle-moving-boxes-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Do not just leave your excess packing materials on the curb for risk of getting fined.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Some moving companies offer the extra service of removing unwanted packing supplies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact your mover and ask them whether they are part of any recycling programs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If yes, then they should be able to come to your place and take all your heavily used packing materials for recycling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you opt for the additional service of unpacking, then your movers are supposed to get rid of the unnecessary packing supplies as they unpack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/choose-moving-company\/\">How to Choose a Good Mover in 31.5 Steps<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Recycling_bins\">Recycling bins<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If there are recycle bins for different recyclable materials near your new home, then you shouldn\u2019t really worry about how to recycle your packing materials after the move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> Just leave them at specific pre-designated places to be picked up by the waste disposal services in your town or city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the majority of cases, cardboard and paper should go into the blue recycle bins. If you\u2019re not sure how the curbside collection scheme works in the new place, then it\u2019s best to ask your new neighbors or contact the local waste management company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Recycling_centers\">Recycling centers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If there are no recycling bins near your new home, then you may need to take your torn or broken cardboard boxes and the rest of your damaged packing supplies to a local recycling center for proper disposal. This is especially true when you wish to get rid of your Styrofoam packing peanuts that happen to be non-degradable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Load up all the unwanted packing supplies in your car and take them to the nearest recycling center. Keep in mind that such a trip will cost you time and money (gas money), so think of it as a last resource in case the rest of your options fail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Either way, it\u2019s a good idea to contact that local recycling center to get more relevant information before you decide to take that trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/search.earth911.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Earth911<\/a> is a useful website where you can find a recycling center near your place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>IMPORTANT<\/strong>: If you have custom packaging materials such as custom-built wooden crates designed to protect extremely fragile and expensive items, then you should definitely keep them for the next time when you might need them. 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