Help !!Where can i get free cardboard Boxes

palmski

Hi does anyody have any unwanted cardboard boxes? Or suggest best place to get some. Trying to pack but no getting on very well.. Many thanks. Bristol area or surroundings..:j

wearethedogs

I would suggest going to a local supermarket

spud13

Hi,
Are you a member of Freecycle? I've noticed that people in my area often offer suitable cardboard boxes on there. You could always try requesting some.
Good luck!

JesaRose

Also try shops in your area as most have lots of packaging to get rid of and they have to pay to do that so would welcome you taking them off their hands

Seakay

Wine merchants often have smallish boxes which are a great size for books and other heavy objects.
If you give them warning shops of all types are usually more than happy to hand over boxes as they have to pay to have them removed, one way or another.
For extra large boxes for duvets etc try electrical retailers eg Currys or PC World

KittyPryde

I worked in Tesco over xmas and gave a few peeps who asked boxes. You have to catch the staff BEFORE they have finished emptying the boxes as we flat pack them straight after to put back on the trolley (unless you want to take the flat packed ones and tape them back yourself I suppose).

Try the crisp aisle, that's where I worked and they have some huge boxes there! Just grab someone you see stacking crisps and say excuse me would it be ok if I could please have that box after you've finished with it.

nads

If you have a small convenience store in the area like a Spar or Londis, ask them when they get a delivery and ask if they'd keep the boxes for you to pick up? Or visit when they get their delivery.

Normally the stores just compact them to recycle but are happy to give them away.

Larumbelle

Printers, copy shops and office supplies stores are good for smallish but strong boxes with lids. Usually they seem to have an abundance of them and are only too happy to offload them.

skettyscarface

if u want boxes go to your local fruit n veg shop.i get lots from mine there great for packing.

max121

Palmski wrote: »

Hi does anyody have any unwanted cardboard boxes? Or suggest best place to get some. Trying to pack but no getting on very well.. Many thanks. Bristol area or surroundings..:j

Try Matalan in Bristol early morning before they flatten them for recycling. You can ask in store or go to the Delivery area at the back of the store.
Good luck

Enterprise_1701C

Not free I know - but I think it was only last week that Lidl were doing some removal boxes for £2 or £3 - might be worth a look cos they're nice and big and they looked strong.