Need free boxes?
Are you moving soon and you don't have any boxes to "pack your boxes"?
Don't panic!
There is a very clever solution to find boxes for free.
Here are all the places near you where you can find free boxes quickly.
This is the best way to find free boxes.
In your neighborhood supermarket, there are often boxes lying around at the exit of the checkouts.
You can take them, they are made available to customers.
If you can't find any near the checkouts, ask a section manager, he'll get some for you.
Your grocer also receives all his merchandise packed in boxes.
If the boxes are generally small, you can always drop by to see if he can help you out.
Your tobacconist receives boxes with each delivery. He surely has some in his back room. Otherwise, ask him to put some aside for you.
Your pharmacist receives deliveries of medicines every day and he must get rid of the boxes in a short time.
He will therefore be happy to be able to help you out.
Call the MacDo or the Quick near you and ask them nicely to put some boxes aside.
Once the appointment is fixed, all you have to do is pick them up.
At the bookstore, you will find small, clean and very solid boxes. The ideal size for moving.
Decoration stores have all their furniture delivered in cardboard boxes.
They have cardboard boxes, often in good condition and clean, which they throw away every day.
Go ask a salesperson, cashier or store manager, you should find what you're looking for.
Another good idea to find free boxes. All sporting goods are packed in these valuable boxes.
Go to the sports store near you and ask a salesperson if you can get some. He won't tell you no.
Some DIY stores such as Monsieur Bricolage or Leroy Merlin place the boxes at the entrance, in bins.
These used packaging cartons are free and available to customers.
Ask for old boxes for a move...
If they sell boxes to send your packages, they also receive packages in boxes.
These boxes will be discarded if you do not request them.
Restaurants also have their food delivered in delivery boxes.
Check out the restaurants in your neighborhood, they should be happy to get rid of it.
Ask the people working on site if you can take boxes in good condition.
It suits them that individuals come by to take it, so you don't risk being told no.
The advantage of the recycling center is that you can take all the boxes you need for your move.
At Galeries Lafayette or FNAC, ask a salesperson. You can go to the back of the department store directly, you are likely to find some that are stored to be thrown in the trash.
In large companies, there are rooms with supplies and boxes to transport files. Ask a friend to bring you some...
Now that you know where to find free boxes, here is a very practical tip to easily carry your boxes during your move.
