{"id":28741,"date":"2015-05-10T10:00:14","date_gmt":"2015-05-10T17:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/?p=28741"},"modified":"2018-06-14T11:23:11","modified_gmt":"2018-06-14T18:23:11","slug":"u-haul-boxes-as-recycle-bins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/2015\/05\/10\/u-haul-boxes-as-recycle-bins\/","title":{"rendered":"U-Haul Boxes as Recycle Bins"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"HOW<\/a>So you’re done with your move. *Round of applause* The worst is behind you and as you settle in and unpack all of your items you ask yourself, “what am I going to do with all these empty boxes?” The boxes have done their job and now you’re thinking of retiring them to box heaven aka the dumpster. Right?\u00a0Wrong!<\/p>\n

U-Haul moving boxes<\/a> are also great for a number of other things. From Halloween costumes<\/a> to Turkey decorations<\/a> and even furniture<\/a> and Minecraft parties<\/a>, there are a ton of different ways to get crafty with your boxes. But, a more environmentally friendly way to put your boxes to use are as recycling bins! For our last move, we picked up a few wardrobe boxes<\/a> for some linens that I wanted to hang instead of fold during the move.<\/p>\n

Side note: these boxes are great for your more delicate items to the large bulky ones where a traditional box may not do the job. You use these by moving your clothes directly from the closet to the moving box while they stay on their hangers!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

When we moved into our new home we had our normal garbage container but didn’t really have the room for separate recycling bins. Until I remembered our empty U-Haul wardrobe boxes<\/a> in the garage! We drink tons of water and dare I say it, soda, so naturally, we produced a lot of empty water bottles and aluminum cans which are both recyclable<\/a>. I also knew that there are many recycling centers out there that give you cash for your cans<\/a>. Save the planet and earn some money while doing it.. it was a win-win! So with all that in mind, I created a recycling center.\"Recycle<\/a><\/p>\n

It was fairly simple by following these 4 steps:<\/h3>\n
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  1. Clean out the box making sure there is nothing valuable still inside and move it to a dry location.<\/li>\n
  2. Label the boxes so you don’t accidentally throw a can in with a plastic or vice versa.<\/li>\n
  3. Fill the boxes. Fun tip: Act like your Lebron James going for the three-pointer!<\/li>\n
  4. When the box is full, load it up in your truck and take to your local recycling center.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    \u00a0Do you have any recycling tips of your own? Feel free to share in the comments below!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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