Disposing of Large Boxes

The Great Box Cleanup: Disposing of Moving & Packing

Once the last lamp is plugged in and the final picture is hung, you’re usually left with a "mountain" of cardboard. Proper disposal keeps the building clean and ensures our recycling systems don’t get overwhelmed. Here is how to handle the aftermath of your move.

📦 The Right Way to Recycle

• Flatten Everything: All moving boxes and furniture packaging (like large TV or sofa boxes) must be completely flattened. This saves massive amounts of space in the bins.
• The Loading Dock Bins: Take your flattened cardboard down to the designated recycling bins located in the loading dock area. The loading dock is located on floor 1R, through the series of doors, and just to the right inside the visitor parking garage.
• The No-Chute Rule: Never, under any circumstances, try to shove boxes—even small ones—down the garbage chute. This is the fastest way to cause a massive (and expensive) clog that affects the entire building.

♻️ Pro-Tip: The Hot-Commodity Hack
Before you haul everything to the recycling bins, remember that moving boxes are basically gold to someone else!

• Facebook Marketplace: If your boxes are in good shape, stack them neatly, snap a photo, and post them for free (or a few bucks) on Facebook Marketplace or Nextdoor. They are usually snagged by a grateful neighbour within minutes.
• Packing Paper: Don’t forget the clean packing paper! If it isn't shredded, flatten it out and include it with your boxes. People looking to move delicate items will love you for it.
• The Benefit: This saves you several trips to the loading dock and keeps perfectly good materials out of the waste stream.

🗑️ A Note on Furniture Packaging
Large pieces of Styrofoam or heavy plastic wrap from furniture deliveries should be bagged and placed in the appropriate waste bins in the loading dock, not left in the hallways or common areas.