Boxes
All loose belongings need to be boxed. You can do this yourself, pay the mover to do it all for you you, or have the mover do partial packing (for example, pack only fragile items). Remember, in terms of insurance coverage, the mover is only responsible for damage to items inside boxes he packed, unless there is exterior damage to the boxes as a result of the move.
All of our moving boxes are made of 100% recycled materials. We encourage you to recycle moving boxes.
We recycle the recycled moving boxes. Here’s how it works: we accept any of our 100% recycled moving boxes back from our clients. We inspect them for quality, sort and re-stock them and even give the client back 25% of the original cost of the recycled moving box. This offer is available to all of our local and intrastate clients. We offer our used recycled moving boxes to our clients for a 25% discount off the price of a new recycled moving box. (Yeah, if you do both you will get 50% off). This offer is available to all of our local and intrastate clients. The recycled boxes that are just too worn to be used again; well, we recycle those boxes so they can reincarnate as a new beautiful NorthStar Moving box or stationery (as long as they don’t end up as landfill we’re proud). A list of our green boxes and packing materials is available below.
You can purchase new boxes from NorthStar Moving. Some available are double-corrugated for extra strength and come in special sizes to make it easier to pack.
It is important to know how many boxes your move will require, both in terms of obtaining them and budgeting your time. Use the chart below to help you get an idea. (Keep in mind, however, that the longer you've lived in your home, the more stuff you will have accumulated.)
Estimating How Many Boxes You Need
Most people don't realize how much they have accumulated over the years until the truck is loaded.
| Type of Dwelling |
Approx. No. of Boxes |
| Studio |
10 - 20
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment |
20 - 35
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| 2 Bedroom Apartment |
25 - 40
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| 2 Bedroom House |
25 - 45
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| 3 Bedroom House |
30 - 55
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| 4 Bedroom House |
40 - 65
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| Larger |
70
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Note: The amount/size of your unique belongings will determine the final number of boxes you'll require.
Materials |
Description |
Size |
Dishpack (5.1 cft) |
A corrugated box, good for fragile items such as: dishes, glasses, vases etc. |
18” x 18” x 27” |
Book Box (1½ cft) |
Good for small items or for packing books and magazines |
16 3/8” x 12 5/8” x
12 5/8” |
Medium Box (3 cft) |
Good for toys, clothes, shoes etc. |
18 1/8” x 18” x 16” |
Linen Box (4½ cft) |
Good for bed sheets, pillow covers, blankets, Towels etc. |
18” x 18” x 24” |
Large Box (6 cft) |
Good for large and light items that just won't fit in a regular size box. |
24” x 18” x 24” |
| Lamp box (3.3 cft) |
Special box for any size of lamps from table lamp to floor lamps. |
12” x 12” x 40” |
| King/Queen mattress box |
Special Box for mattress or box spring (Adjustable to fit either Queen or King Size) |
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| Mirror/Picture box |
A corrugated box specially made for packing pictures and mirrors. |
4” x 37” x 61” |
Wardrobe (10 cft) |
A box with a hang bar for dresses, coats, jackets etc. |
20” x 19 3/4” x 45 3/4” |
Other Materials
Tape: Every box needs to be taped, top and bottom, with 2 - 2 1/2 inch gummed or masking tape to give it additional strength and prevent opening. You will need approximately one roll of tape for every 15 to 20 boxes. You can buy the tape from the hardware store or from NorthStar Moving.
Wrapping paper: Ordinary newspaper will do fine for this purpose, but be careful because the print will run. For items you want to keep clean, you can buy unprinted white packing paper from NorthStar Moving.
Blankets: Furniture should be wrapped in blankets for its protection. Leave this job to the movers. They will provide the use of blankets free of charge.
Original packing: Whenever it's available, use the original packing material for your electronic items (stereo, computer, etc.)
If you have any questions on how to pack, please feel free to call us at (800) ASK PROS.
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Los Angeles