Moving Supplies & Moving Boxes Montreal

by Crown Movers

When planning your move, it's always best to start packing at least one month ahead of your moving day. Moving in Montreal is easy when you are organized through your move. This is a comparison guide on where to get moving boxes Montreal.

For all things packing equipment! You have come to the right place!

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How to get Free Moving Boxes Montreal?

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If you're not looking to purchase expensive moving kits or mattress bags, you can save big on packing supplies by choosing used boxes. They are not that hard to find either. Your first option is to go to your local Montreal grocery store. They should have good boxes of different sizes available for pick up. Their banana boxes are just the right size for packing books or other heavy objects.

heavy boxes montreal

Reusable Moving Boxes

The second option takes a little bit more effort. With a quick internet search, you can find people in your area on Facebook that is looking to get rid of extra packing material. There are many Facebook groups of different boroughs and neighbourhoods in the Greater Montreal Area.

For example: If you're looking for West Island movers or for free packing supplies in the West Island, join the West Island Community Facebook Group. With close to 50,000 members, they are always happy to help! Don't hesitate to ask questions regarding movers and for moving supplies. You can also try Montrealers Helping Montrealers, Laval Neighborhood Page and so on.

These groups are dedicated to helping their neighbours! However, if you're looking for new cardboard boxes these next options might better suit your needs.

Where to buy moving boxes in Montreal?

Let's begin by saving you some money! Unlike most moving companies in Montreal, Crown Movers has a special promotion when it comes to packing supplies. If you are using their packing or moving services, you get free delivery to all the moving supplies. This means packing paper, bubble wrap, packing tape, wardrobe boxes and all other moving supplies delivered right to your door.

On top of having your moving supplies delivered, they also take back any unused cardboard boxes. This means you don't have to worry about buying a pack of 40 and only using half. They will gladly pick up those new cardboard moving boxes.

In order to save you time from having to contact each location, here is a list of cardboard boxes from suppliers in Montreal. These items are available for in-store pickup or can be ordered off of their website.

Cardboard Moving Boxes in Montreal:

Home Depot Moving Boxes

Price: $2.53

FEATURES:

  • Made from 100% recycled materials
  • Pack up to 65 lbs of items
  • 32 ECT
  • Measures 18 inch L x 18 inch W x 16 inch D
  • 100% guaranteed returns for any unused moving boxes, with receipt, to any The Home Depot store near you
Medium Moving Box, 16-in x 16-in x 16-in Product image
Medium Moving Box, 16-in x 16-in x 16-in Product image

Other Moving Supplies:

Wardrobe Box with Metal Hanging Bar (24-inch L x 24-inch W x 34-inch D)

Price $18.98 / each

Duck 1.88-inch x 165 ft. Clear Heavy Duty Packing Tape (4-Pack)

Price: $14.88 / 4 - Pack

Pratt Retail Specialties Queen and King Mattress Bags 100 inch x 78-inch x 14 inch

Price: $12.98 / each

U-Haul Moving Boxes

Price: $1.49

FEATURES

  • Our Flap-Lock feature keeps the top box flaps out of the way while packing!
  • Dimensions: 18 1/8” x 18” x 16” (W x L x H), 3 cu/ft
  • Built-in, perforated handles make for easy moving, lifting and carrying
  • Recyclable and reusable
  • 100% buy-back guarantee with receipt.
  • Pack up to 65 lbs.
  • Edge Crush Test (ECT): 32
uhaul moving boxes Montreal

Other Moving Supplies:

Large Wardrobe Boxes (24-inch L x 24-inch W x 48-inch D)

Price $13.95 / each

Clearly Moving Tape

Price: $3.95 / each

Mattress Bags Set - Queen

Price $15.95 / each

Canadian Tire Moving Boxes

$2.49

Medium Moving Box, 16-in x 16-in x 16-in

FEATURES

  • Medium Moving Box is made from 100% post consumer recycled content
  • Great for both mailing or shipping, moving and storage
  • Dimensions: 16" L x 16" W x 16" H (40.6 x 40.6 x 40.6 cm)
  • Pack up to 65 lbs (29.4 kg)
  • Note: Recommended if putting heavy weight inside the box appropriate tape is used on the bottom to hold the flaps closed. Regular clear carton sealing tape would fail.
canadian tire heavy duty moving boxes

Other Moving Supplies:

Large Wardrobe Boxes (24-inch L x 24-inch W x 48-inch D)

Price $13.95 / each

Heavy Duty Packing Tape

Price: $19,99 / 4 - Pack

Mattress Bags Set - Queen

Price $15.95 / each

Cardboard Boxes vs Plastic Bins

If you have already made a reservation for a truck rental you might be interested to know that you can also rent boxes! Although a truck rental is a little easier to book, there are plenty of companies that offer moving bin rentals. Polar Box offers blue plastic bins for rent, or as they like to call them, polar boxes. They drop them off at your door and pick them up once your moving service is complete. You can find out more about Polar boxes by visiting their website.

polar rental boxes in Montreal

Crown Movers offers a similar service. From the first phone call, they offer detailed moving tips to guarantee a stress-free moving day. They drop off all your packing supplies, including bins or cardboard boxes. Come moving day, they wrap all your furniture in moving blankets. They come prepared with all the equipment necessary to have you moved into your new home without any issues. Currently, they have a 5-star google rating and provide services all across Canada. So if you're not looking to do it yourself, and are looking to hire movers, give them a call!

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