Lifehacker: Where to Get Free Moving Boxes for Your Next Move

Use online platforms like Facebook Marketplace and Freecycle

Many social platforms can be a source of free boxes, including:

  • Facebook Marketplace. If you have a Facebook account, you can search Facebook Marketplace for free boxes and other moving supplies.
  • Craigslist’s Free Stuff sections are usually goldmines of moving supplies, especially boxes.
  • Freecycle is a platform where people explicitly seek to give away stuff they don’t need anymore, and to find stuff for free they don’t want to (or can’t afford to) pay for. People routinely post moving boxes here, so it’s worth it to join your local Freecycle group to see if you can score some. If you don’t see any posts, you can make a request, which might prompt someone who hadn’t thought about giving away their boxes.

https://lifehacker.com/home/free-moving-boxes

Vale of White Horse District Council:Let’s rethink bulky waste – could you rehome or repair it instead?

South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils are encouraging residents to think twice before booking a bulky waste collection – because that old cupboard, television, table or unwanted bookcase might still have plenty of life left in it.

As part of a new campaign, the councils are highlighting that there are plenty of smart, sustainable – and often free – alternatives to throwing items away. Whether it’s selling, donating, repairing or rehoming, a little extra effort can reduce waste, save money and even help others.

If an item is still usable – before people book a bulky waste collection or take it to a recycling centre, we are encouraging them to please check to see if they could:

  • Freecycle it or give it away on social / community platforms.
  • Sell it on sites like Facebook Marketplace, Gumtree or eBay.
  • Donate it – get in touch with local charities or community action groups to check if they collect or accept bulky items in good condition.
  • Repair or upcycle it – ask a local repair café or friend for help.
  • Check with retailers – they should pick up the old electrical item for recycling when they’re dropping off your new one.

https://www.whitehorsedc.gov.uk/waste-and-recycling/lets-rethink-bulky-waste-could-you-rehome-or-repair-it-inst

WBALTV: Rossen Reports: Secret sites for airfare, furniture & summer camp discounts

https://www.wbaltv.com/article/rossen-reports-secret-sites-for-airfare-furniture-summer-camp-discounts/65102357

havasunews.com: Just do one thing

https://www.havasunews.com/lifestyle/do-just-one-thing-may-12-2025/article_72d68a4c-ae77-455b-83ae-6907e32f261e.html

The Guardian: Within a few minutes, I’ve learned that the table we’re sitting at came from Freecycle in Crystal Palace

The provenance of his garments is important to Grant. In fact, the provenance of his everything is important. We are meeting in the office of Cookson & Clegg, the Blackburn clothing factory he bought in 2015. Within a few minutes, I’ve learned that the table we’re sitting at came from Freecycle in Crystal Palace, the bookcase from a skip. I suspect these details have always mattered to Grant, 53, who is best known as a judge on The Great British Sewing Bee, but they’re especially pertinent since his book, Less, argues that we should all buy fewer things. Grant is very exercised about this idea, and the book’s affably bossy subtitle is a much better clue to his personal energy than its minimalist title: Stop Buying So Much Rubbish: How Having Fewer, Better Things Can Make Us Happier.

https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2025/may/19/the-retailer-who-wants-us-to-buy-less-patrick-grant-on-his-fight-against-fast-fashion

Sunderland Echo: Choose sustainability to heal our ailing planet

1. Forget flat-pack furniture

Whilst Ikea is a wonderful company for climate goals, it’s still best to skip flat-pack furniture isles and head instead to your local charity shop, antiques market, or car boot sales. There are also lots of websites like freecycle or Vinterior. Not only will you be giving pre-loved items a second lease of life, but you’ll also be avoiding the ge carbon footprint involved in producing and shipping furniture. Often, older furniture is better made and has more character too, so you’ll be investing in a solid piece that you can admire for years.

https://www.sunderlandecho.com/news/environment/going-green-present-and-future-danger-caused-by-climate-crisis-5115191

Montclair Girl: 7 New Jersey Businesses That Pick Up Donations

Freecycle

Freecycle is a grassroots movement of over 5,000 communities engaging in free peer-to-peer item exchanges. Anyone can join by signing up and joining whichever group location pages you desire. There are groups for Essex County, Hunterdon County, Morristown, Clifton, Wayne, Jersey City, Hoboken, Hackensack, and Franklin in Sussex County. One does not have to be a resident of a specific area and can join as many groups as they please. You can provide items or ask for items within the groups, and can arrange pick-up or drop-off. Available items range, but have included bed frames, sewing kits, shoes, dining tables, and bicycles.

Contra Costa News: Pittsburg to Host Community Cleanup Event

As always, we encourage residents to consider donating usable items to friends, family, or charitable organizations before disposal. Online platforms like Craigslist, FreeCycle, or Facebook Marketplace are also great options to give items a second life.

Business Today: 10 Creative Ways To Save Money Without Sacrificing Fun In 2025

Trade treasures instead of cash
Why buy new when you can swap? Freecycle networks and online swap groups are perfect for finding secondhand furniture, clothing, and gadgets—all for free. These platforms encourage sustainable living while helping you save money on items you need. Whether it’s exchanging books, baby clothes, or home decor, swapping goods fosters community connections and reduces waste. Plus, it’s a thrill to find hidden gems without spending a dime!

https://www.businesstoday.com.my/2025/04/10/10-creative-ways-to-save-money-without-sacrificing-fun-in-2025

gogreenlocally.org: Illinois Eco-Action Spotlight- Chicago Area- Video Map Project

Interesting video!

https://www.gogreenlocally.org/tourstopsggl/freecycle-app