Tips on How to Recycle Moving Supplies After Your Move
It is almost guaranteed that you will move houses twice or thrice in a lifetime; after getting married, and then to a bigger house as more kids come, and finally to your permanent purchased or built home. But you may have to move more frequently because of your job or other factors. While moving may not be a yearly event, it makes sense to recycle moving supplies for cost-effectiveness and also as an environmental conservation effort. While moving companies in Portland will provide some of the supplies as part of the contract, it is cheaper and more convenient to have your own.
What moving supplies can you recycle?
- Bubble wrap
- Cardboard packing boxes
- Packing peanuts
- Newspaper
- Napkins that are used to cushion utensils
You should sort out long and short durability supplies. Cardboard boxes that come with electronics such as the TV or the fridge should not be disposed of. There are those that you buy from the bookstore, which you can keep for using the next time. But things like newspapers, napkins and biodegradable packing peanuts. What can you do with these moving supplies after moving?
#1 Reuse
Cardboard is a durable material that can last for years when properly stored. Avoid storing cardboard packing boxes in damp storage or outdoors. They will be good enough to last until your next move.
#2 Repurpose
You can put these supplies to other uses. Large packing boxes can function containers for dirty clothes in the bedroom. Smaller boxes can be used to make playthings for kids such as mazes, castles and car toys. Newspapers and napkins can be used to light fires if you need to make outdoor fires.
#3 Give them away
You can ask your Portland movers to take away the boxes for their next customer. This can be deducted for a few dollars if you have the haggling skills. You can also post on the local notice board for anyone who needs moving supplies to take them away.
You can do a few other things with used moving supplies;
- Bubble wrap is a good stress reliever. Take a few square meters to keep your hands active on a Netflix binge
- Biodegradable peanuts make good drainage material for potted plants. Avoid using Styrofoam non-degradable packing peanuts for this.
- Use medium-sized cardboard boxes for composting. They will also degrade in the process, giving new life to your potted plants.
It is important to recycle moving supplies as your contribution to environmental conservation. It can also save you a few bucks.
