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Post by Susie_Homemaker on Sept 27, 2015 21:45:12 GMT
We're moving soon and I can get boxes from work so that's not a problem. My problem is finding free packing paper to wrap fragile and/or glass stuff in. Our local newspaper no longer sells the end rolls that worked so beautifully in the past so now I'm stuck.
I'll buy some if I have to but I'm convinced there is a free source out there that I just don't know about. Paper and packing material has to be a by-product from something, right??
Do you know of a source for free (or super cheap) packing material/paper?
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Post by Dani-Mani on Sept 27, 2015 21:49:10 GMT
I used towels and wash cloths.
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Post by scrappysurfer on Sept 27, 2015 21:54:30 GMT
I use my towels and dishcloths too, also blankets, sheets, throw pillows, winter coats/clothes, etc.
You can buy newspapers from the paper company, they won't be discounted but you can get a lot of them from the previous week(s).
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Post by 950nancy on Sept 27, 2015 21:56:41 GMT
Is there a recycling program in your neighborhood? Do people still put out their newspapers? I would ask a neighbor. Perhaps a school's recycling program could be an option. I know we had tons of paper in that giant container. Check with an independent newspaper and see if they have extras. Maybe a place like U-Haul has some old extra packing stuff that people bring in when they rent their trucks out. I know they have extra boxes.
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Post by Basket1lady on Sept 27, 2015 22:01:10 GMT
Check Craigslist. I sold our packing materials after our last move. I sold dish packs CRAMMED with packing paper for 10. I was really happy that it wasn't going in the landfill. I also sold our wardrobe boxes and all of our other boxes. It worked well for us and the buyers got a great deal.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 27, 2015 22:07:30 GMT
We're moving soon and I can get boxes from work so that's not a problem. My problem is finding free packing paper to wrap fragile and/or glass stuff in. Our local newspaper no longer sells the end rolls that worked so beautifully in the past so now I'm stuck. I'll buy some if I have to but I'm convinced there is a free source out there that I just don't know about. Paper and packing material has to be a by-product from something, right?? Do you know of a source for free (or super cheap) packing material/paper? Check craigslist to see if someone who just moved has theirs up. Or make a request on free cycle. I wouldn't use actual printed newspapers. The ink can and does transfer to certain items wrapped in it. It is a shame to end up with some of your items permanently stained from newspaper ink. I also always felt like UHaul's packing paper was a good price but it has been a few years since I bought a box (I use it to cover my crafting table) |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 27, 2015 22:11:49 GMT
Your clothing?
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Post by ktdoesntscrap on Sept 27, 2015 22:17:29 GMT
Our community has a moving share program you can drop off and pick up moving materials for free.
Saying that a pack of the paper that moving companies use is really cheap it was under $10 for a huge package and I didn't even use half and I have a ton of dishes and breakables.
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Post by basketdiva on Sept 27, 2015 22:39:15 GMT
Newspaper us way too messy. It can stain your dishes. Craigslist is the best source for free paper.
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Post by caangel on Sept 27, 2015 22:45:18 GMT
Got to a local furniture store. All their stuff comes wrapped in "foam" paper. I went dumpster diving in their trash after delivery day and filled my suv. FWIW there was only packaging in the dumpster no yucky trash.
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Post by ingrid6 on Sept 27, 2015 22:48:19 GMT
We went to the local newspaper office and they gave us some HUGE rolls of paper (I think they were 4 feet+ tall). We've used them for 3 moves and still had paper left for the kids and now grandkids to draw on.
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Post by Crack-a-lackin on Sept 27, 2015 22:56:18 GMT
We went to the local newspaper office and they gave us some HUGE rolls of paper (I think they were 4 feet+ tall). We've used them for 3 moves and still had paper left for the kids and now grandkids to draw on. This is what I was going to suggest. Our newspaper will give away the roll ends of newsprint. You don't have to worry about ink on your items and it's free. |
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