Smart Strategies for Scoring Budget Boxes in Edmonton

 

Budget-savvy Edmonton movers can save big on packing supplies through local donation centers, buy-and-sell groups, and businesses. 

This guide shares clever tips for scoring free and discounted moving boxes and other supplies in Canada's Festival City.

Moving can get expensive, especially with packing materials adding up. However budget moving boxes and supplies don't have to wreck your relocation budget. 

Edmonton has great options for scoring discounted or free boxes, newspaper, bubble wrap and more when you know where to look.

We'll highlight smart sources around town to pick up money-saving moving materials. Read on to start stacking savings for your upcoming move!

Budget Moving Boxes

Sourcing low-cost or free moving boxes is the best place to start saving. Pick up lightly used boxes in a variety of sizes from these wallet-friendly spots around Edmonton:

Buy & Sell Groups

• Local Facebook Marketplace, Kijiji, and Buy & Sell groups often have people giving away spare boxes and packing supplies from their own moves. This is one of the most budget-friendly ways to source free or very low-cost boxes, bubble wrap and more.

Dollar Stores

• Check dollar stores like the Dollar Tree and Dollarama in Temple Gardens Mall for deals on tape, bubble wrap, tissue paper and more affordable moving accessories.

Home Depot

• Big box stores like Home Depot sell large moving boxes for between $2-$5 depending on size. They also stock moving kits with boxes, markers, and tape. Watch for sales and bundle deals around common moving times.

Liquor Stores

• Many liquor stores like the Boston Pizza Liquor Depot in Capilano Mall offer free used wine and liquor boxes. Call around to ones near your neighbourhood to see what's available.

Grocery Stores

• Some Superstores like the one in Clareview Towne Centre often have spare produce, refrigerated item, and bakery boxes they're happy to give away. Never hurts to ask a manager!

Public Libraries

• Community libraries like the Lois Hole Library stock up on book shipments in quality cardboard boxes that get broken down for recycling. Ask if they'll set some aside so you can reuse them for free.

Other Money-Saving Moving Supplies

Aside from boxes, you'll need other supplies like packing paper, bubble wrap and tape. Use these Edmonton spots to save on those items as well:

Facebook Community Groups

• Neighbourhood Facebook groups routinely have members offering leftovers from their own moves. Search groups related to your area like North Edmonton Moms or Northeast Edmonton Community Page.

University Campus

• Schools like University of Alberta and MacEwan University receive shipments of books, electronics, lab supplies and more in quality boxes all year long. Many end up being recycled so ask campus mail services about grabbing some.

Grocery Stores

• Grocers like No Frills, Safeway and Save-On-Foods get stock in cardboard boxes padded with large sheets of clean newsprint. This paper makes great eco-friendly, ink-free packing material. Some stores will set it aside if you ask.

Shopping Malls

• Retail stores in malls unpack shipments of merchandise in fresh cardboard boxes and thick plastic bubble wrap. At the end of day, most gets compacted for recycling. Mall administration offices can connect you with retailers willing to donate.

Restaurants & Cafés

• Many restaurants receive ingredients like tomatoes and avocados in sturdy single-layer cardboard boxes. Most food spots end up recycling these suitable small moving boxes. Doesn't hurt to ask!

Supply	Location	Price
Boxes	Buy & Sell Groups	Free - $5
Bubble Wrap	Dollar Stores	$1 - $5
Tape	Home Depot	$2 - $10
Newsprint	Public Libraries	Free
Plastic Wrap	Mall Retail Stores	Free

Being strategic with where you source packing materials can unlock major savings. Use this guide to score discounted or free boxes and other supplies for an affordable move in Edmonton.

With smart searching and a little legwork, you can pick up quality packing essentials to get your belongings moved across town or across the country without breaking the bank.