The short answer: about 10 to 12 bins for every bedroom's worth of belongings, plus a dozen for the kitchen. The longer answer depends on how long you've lived there.
Calculate it in three steps
A two bedroom home with a normal kitchen lands around 34 bins — order the 40 bin package. A one bedroom apartment lands near 20.
- Step 1: Count bedrooms and multiply by 10.
- Step 2: Add 10–14 for the kitchen and pantry.
- Step 3: Add 5–15 for garage, attic or basement storage.
Adjust for these factors
- Books, records or board games: add 5–10 bins, and don't fill them to the top.
- Kids: add 4–6 per child for toys and gear.
- Home office with paper files: add 4–8.
- Minimalist household or a recent move: subtract 15–20%.
Which package to pick
- 20 Bin Package ($79/week): studios, apartments, condos, 1–2 bedroom homes.
- 40 Bin Package ($129/week): 3–4 bedroom homes, families, longer-tenured households.
- Need more? We can bring an additional set out mid-move.
Rent for the right length of time
A one-week rental works when you pack in the days before and unpack in the days after. If your closing date is soft, plan for two weeks up front — additional weeks are $30 for 20 bins and $45 for 40 bins, and it's less stressful than racing a pickup date.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What if I run out of bins?
- Call us and we'll bring more. It's a common request and we'd rather deliver extras than have you buy cardboard at the last minute.
- Do I need to clean the bins before pickup?
- Just empty them and remove any tape or labels. We handle cleaning between rentals.