Get Free Moving Boxes in Bellingham

Bellingham is a city on the move! Every school year we get an influx of students attending Western Washington University, Whatcom Community College, and Bellingham Technical College. Then in the middle of the year we have students moving off-campus, and then every summer they scoot else where.

We also have a lot of folks who move within the community (have you seen the open houses happening in Bellingham this weekend?) So, more often than not people need MOVING BOXES! Sturdy, all sizes, cardboard boxes! Lucky for us out community is extremely resourceful! Here are some top spots to scoop up free cardboard or moving boxes in Whatcom!

Stores that Offer Free Moving Boxes

• Fairhaven Toy Store

• Food Co-op

• US Foods CHEF'STORE

• Petco Stores

• Tractor Supply Co. (Lynden & Ferndale)

Always call ahead to see if these stores are still providing these boxes and so you can scoop them up in a timely manner. I am sure there are more, but these are the ones I’ve heard and seen signs for. I’ve also heard people have called local restaurants and gotten some really good boxes going that route as well.

Additionally, there are usually folks giving away boxes online in our community.

Find Moving Boxes in the Community

• Facebook Marketplace

• NextDoor Bellingham

• Bellingham Reddit

• Craigslist

In summary: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Moving Boxes for the win!

Bellingham and Whatcom are really good at repurposing things and so many people are grateful to get one less thing to focus on “cleaning up” when you swoop in to scoop up their moving boxes. Happy Moving! May you find all the boxes you need!