Buy Used Shipping Boxes in Laramie

Save Money on Shipping Boxes in Laramie, WY - Get Quality Used Boxes for Less

What you'll get: Learn how to find affordable used shipping boxes in Laramie that can cut your shipping costs by 50-70% while helping the environment.

Why Buy Used Shipping Boxes?

You save money. New shipping boxes cost $2-5 each. Used boxes cost $0.50-2 each.

You help the planet. Reusing boxes keeps them out of landfills.

You get the same protection. Most used boxes ship items just as safely as new ones.

Where to Find Used Boxes in Laramie

Online Sources

RePackify connects you with local businesses selling used boxes. You can:

• Search by box size (small, medium, large)
• See photos before buying
• Arrange pickup or delivery
• Buy single boxes or bulk quantities

Free Community Sources

Grocery stores throw away dozens of sturdy boxes daily. Ask managers at:

• King Soopers on Grand Avenue
• Walmart Supercenter on Snowy Range Road
• Fresh Market on 15th Street

Best time to ask: Early morning when they restock shelves.

Liquor stores have excellent boxes with built-in dividers. Perfect for fragile items.

University of Wyoming dining halls set out boxes during:

• End of semester (May and December)
• Start of school year (August)
• Holiday breaks

Moving Supply Exchanges

Check online community boards where people give away moving supplies after relocating. Search for "free boxes Laramie" on local Facebook groups.

How to Pick Quality Used Boxes

Look for these signs of good boxes:

• Corners stay square when you press them
• No water stains or soft spots
• Original tape removes cleanly
• No strange smells

Avoid boxes that:

• Bend easily at corners
• Have holes or tears
• Feel damp or show water damage
• Smell like chemicals or food

Pro Tips to Save Even More

Start with free sources first. Check grocery stores and campus areas before buying online.

Buy in bulk when possible. Most sellers offer discounts for orders of 20+ boxes.

Bring cash. Many individual sellers prefer cash transactions.

Ask about delivery. Some sellers will deliver large orders for a small fee.

What Size Box Do You Need?

Small boxes (12x9x6 inches): Books, electronics, small items

Medium boxes (18x14x12 inches): Clothes, kitchen items, office supplies

Large boxes (24x18x18 inches): Bedding, pillows, lightweight bulky items

Most people need a mix of sizes. Start with more small and medium boxes than large ones.

This approach saves you money while reducing waste. You get reliable shipping boxes without paying full retail prices.