The following boxes and packing materials are used specifically for household moving.  They are manufactured especially to the moving industry specifications.  You can obtain these items from your van line agent or a moving supply company for a reasonable fee.

Boxes:

Book (1.5 cubic feet), size 17 x 12 3/8 x 12 3/8:
This small carton is designed for heavy items such as books, records, CDs, and canned goods.

Legal Tote (2.3 cubic feet), size 24 x 16 x 13:
This box is specially designed for files and folders.

Medium (3.0 cubic feet), size 10 1/8 x 18 x 16:
This box is designed for non-fragile and moderately heavy items, such as pots, pans, linen, folded clothes, toys, games, etc.

Large (4.5 cubic feet), size 18 x 18 x 24 or (6.0 cubic feet), size 23 x 23 x 20:
All large bulky articles, very light, such as pillows, comforters, lamp shades.

Dish pack (5.2 cubic feet), size 18 x 18 x 28:
This box has double extra thick walls specifically designed for dishes, vases, glasses and other fragile items. You can also use cell packs separator for china or glassware with individual compartments for the items being packed.

Mirror, picture box:
These narrow boxes accommodate different sized mirrors, paintings, other fragile items and flat items.

Wardrobe box with metal bar:
This box is equipped with a metal bar so clothes may hang.

Mattress Box or Plastic:
Comes in various sizes for different size mattresses.

Packing Material:

Tape:
The most common tape used for carton sealing is a plastic tape called PVC.

Newsprint paper:
NEVER USE NEWSPAPERS as wrapping and cushioning material! Newspaper ink has a tendency to rub off on items it touches and it very difficult to remove it from items such as fine china.

Bubble wrap:
This material is another item used as cushioning material.

Styrofoam peanuts:
Packing material used to protect fragile items. This material is lightweight, clean, lint-free and dustless and safe.

Paper Blankets:
These are a good alternative to professional quilted moving blankets for wrapping furniture and other larger items to help prevent damage.

Shrink Wrap:
This is a clear plastic wrap (approx. 18 inches wide) similar to saran wrap.  It is used to place around furniture before and after paper blankets for excellent protection.

Upon Arrival at Lakeside

Once you have unpacked, just give us a call at 766-6153 during working hours and we will pick up all (broken down) packing supplies so they can be recycled.  Your unusable and non-recyclable debris can be removed by your gardener and or a local pick-up service.